The Influence of Traumatic Events on Turnover Intention among Nurses Working in Intensive Care Units: The Moderating Effect of Emotional Intelligence

Author: Hyunmi KIM ¹ ; Jiyoung PARK
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1. Master of Science in Nursing, College of Nursing, Inje University
Publication Type:Original Article
From: Journal of Korean Critical Care Nursing 2021;14(2):70-81
CountryRepublic of Korea
Language:Korean
Abstract: Purpose:: The purpose of this study was to identify the moderating effects of emotional intelligence on the relationship between traumatic events and turnover intention among nurses working in intensive care units (ICUs).Method : In this predictive correlation study, the convenience sample included 133 ICU nurses. Data were collected using an online, structured self-report survey. The collected data were analyzed by descriptive statistics, an independent t-test, an analysis of variance, Pearson’s correlation coefficient, and a hierarchical multiple regression analysis using SPSS/WIN 25.0.
Results:: The most frequently experienced traumatic events in ICUs were “nursing patients with abnormal behavior, including shouting and delirium,” “end-of-life care,” and “nursing patients with a risk of disease transmission, including AIDS and tuberculosis.” The moderating effect of emotional intelligence was found to be statistically significant on the relationship between traumatic events and turnover intentions (β=-0.15, p =.029).
Conclusion:: Intervention to improve the emotional intelligence of ICU nurses can be a salient strategy to reduce turnover intention resulting from traumatic events.