The relationship between the work-related strain, psychological flexibility and psychological resilience levels of nurses in the COVID-19 pandemic process

Authors : İlksen Orhan, Erman Yıldız, Aylin Can, Özlem Doğan Yüksekol

Pages : 46-56

Doi:10.51972/tfsd.1184862

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Publication Date : 2024-05-31

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Purpose:This research was conducted to define relationship between the work-related strain, psychological flexibility, psychological resilience levels of nurses in COVID-19 pandemic. Material and Methods: This cross-sectional, correlational research was carried out with 359 nurses. The data were collected using a Personal Information Form, the Work-Related Strain Inventory, Acceptance and Action Questionnaire II and Brief Resilience Scale. Results: The mean work-related strain score of the participants was 41.45±6.51 (min:18, max: 72), while their mean psychological resilience score was 18.57±4.72. Conclusion: As a result of this study, it was determined that, as psychological resilience levels of nurses increased, their psychological flexibility levels also increased.
Keywords : COVID 19 pandemic, nurse, work related strain, psychological resilience