Status and influencing factors of emotional labour among Chinese psychiatric nurses: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aimed to assess the current status and influencing factors of emotional labour among psychiatric nurses in China, with the goal of informing managerial intervention strategies.

Design

A multicentre, descriptive, cross-sectional survey was conducted from 22 September 2022 to 20 October 2022.

Setting

The study was carried out in Hubei province, China.

Participants

A total of 251 psychiatric nurses from eight general and specialised hospitals participated.

Primary and secondary outcome measures

Emotional labour was the primary outcome measure. Secondary outcomes included burnout, perceived organisational support and employment-related happiness. Data were collected using a convenience sampling method via Questionnaire Star on WeChat. T

SUBMITTER: Sun Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12306230 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature