The intermediary effect of work stress on the relationship between off-duty professional growth and reflective ability among mid- and senior-level nurses.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mid- to senior-level nurses play a pivotal role in healthcare. Their reflective ability is crucial for clinical decision-making and the continuous improvement of nursing practices. Although numerous studies have emphasized the importance of enhancing reflective ability among mid- to senior-level nurses, the specific relationship between off-duty professional growth, dual work stress, and reflective ability remains unclear.

Objective

This study aims to investigate the relationship between reflective ability, work stress, and off-duty professional growth among mid- to senior-level nurses in China, and to determine the mediating role of work stress.

Methods

A convenience sampling method was used to recruit 534 mid- to senior-level nurses from three tertiary ho

SUBMITTER: Wu J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11744806 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature