Professional quality of life and psychological resilience among psychiatric nurses

Purpose The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between professional quality of life and psychological resilience in psychiatric nurses in Turkey. Design and Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted with 100 psychiatric nurses in Turkey. Data were collected using the Professional Quality of Life Scale and the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale. Findings Correlations were observed between compassion satisfaction (CS) and burnout, CS and resilience, and in burnout and compassion fatigue (CF). Implications for practice Actions to improve resilience, prevent burnout, and reduce CF should be implemented.

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The study aimed to determine the relationship between professional quality of life and psychological resilience in psychiatric nurses in Turkey. Findings showed correlations between compassion satisfaction (CS) and burnout, CS and resilience, and in burnout and compassion fatigue (CF), suggesting actions to improve resilience, prevent burnout, and reduce CF should be implemented in practice.