The Outcome of Emotional Intelligence Training Program on Stress Reduction among Nursing staff in a Military Hospital A Quasi-Experimental Study

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1 1M.Sc. Nursing and Hospital Administration, Egypt.

2 2Vice President of the Military Medical Academy, Egypt.

3 3 Professor of Public Health and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine-Zagazig University

4 4Assistant Professor in Hospital and Nursing Management, Military Medical Academy.

10.21608/ejhc.2025.433450

Abstract

Background: Emotional Intelligence (EI) helps nurses manage stress by improving emotional awareness and control. It enhances empathy, communication, and coping skills in high-pressure healthcare environments. Nurses become better equipped to handle emotional demands and workplace challenges. This leads to reduced stress, improved well-being, and higher job satisfaction. Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the outcome of emotional intelligence training program in reducing stress levels among military nursing staff. Design: A quasi-experimental study design with pre-post assessment was used to achieve the aim of the study. Setting: The study was conducted at the Military Hospital in Egypt. Sample: A convenient sample of (n=165) nurses includes nurses working at the Military Hospital. Tools: Three tools were used, including Tool 1: Socio-demographic Characteristics of Nurses. Tool 2: Schutte Self-Report Emotional Intelligence Test (SSEIT). Tool 3: Perceived Stress Scale. Results: Based on the findings of the present study that 53.9% of the studied nurses were classified within the low emotional intelligence category, pre-training program. Following, 81.2% demonstrated high levels of emotional intelligence post- training program. Additionally, 55.8% of the nurses reported high levels of perceived stress pre-training program, whereas 50.9% reported low levels of perceived stress post-training program. Conclusion: The current study concluded that more than half of the studied nurses demonstrated low emotional intelligence before the training program, which dropped to less than one-fifth post-training program. More than half experienced high levels of perceived stress pre-training program, while a few of them were classified as having low stress post-training program.  There was a statistically significant positive correlation was also observed between scores on the Schutte Self-Report Emotional Intelligence Test (SSEIT) and the Perceived Stress Scale. Recommendation: Design structured ongoing emotional intelligence training programs into professional development and orientation sessions for nursing staff.

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