The relationship between professional quality of life and work environment among nurses in neonate care units.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The work environment is a critical determinant of the professional quality of life (ProQoL) of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) nurses. While compassion satisfaction enhances job satisfaction, burnout and secondary traumatic stress have adverse effects on the well-being of nurses and the quality of care provided to patients. This study explores the relationship between the work environment and ProQoL among NICU nurses working in the West Bank, an area plagued by resource scarcity, political instability, and staffing shortages.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted among 233 NICU nurses in West Bank hospitals from 9 January 2025 to 27 January 2025. Data were collected using the ProQOL and the Practice Environment Scale of the Nursing Work Index (PES-NW

SUBMITTER: Batran A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12027106 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature