Study on the relationship between pediatric nurses' emotional intelligence and job performance / 中国实用护理杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To explore the relationship between emotional intelligence and job performance by investigating the level of them in pediatric nurses,and to provide a basis for improving job performance and the implementation of“quality care.Methods 335 pediatric nurses were investigated by using emotional intelligence scale and job performance scale.And the result of the investigation was analyzed statistically.Results The average score of the emotional intelligence of the pediatric nurses were (3.63±0.52),the highest score was interpersonal latitude (3.87± 0.69),the lowest score was management of emotions latitude (3.25±0.90); titles,the form of post and degree of nurses had a certain influence on the emotional intelligence.The score of job performance was(3.65±0.75).By Pearson correlation analysis,the emotional intelligence score and job performance score were obtained a significant positive correlation,self-motivation latitude and job performance were the most related,the management of emotional latitude job performance was the lowest.Conclusions Nursing managers should take corresponding measures to improve nurses' emotional intelligence and job performance levels,and promote the implementation of quality care effectively.