Quality of Work Life and Resilience among Intensive Care Unit Nurses: A Descriptive Study

Background: Quality  of Work Life QWL is an important aspect in nursing workplace settings , and any changes to QWL may have serious effects on the personal lives of nurses, leading to a reduced quality of care provided to patients. On the other hand, Resilience is essential for empowering nurses to succeed during challenges. The present study aimed to determine the association of quality of life with the resilience of intensive care unit (ICU) nurses.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed including 105 ICU nurses from five hospitals in Iraq by using convenience sample method. Data were gathered though a self-administered questionnaire that includes three sections: the demographics, Brooks Quality of Nursing Work Life survey, and the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale-10 (CD-RISC-10).

Results: The QWL of the ICU nurses was moderately satisfied (mean = 161.42) and the level of resilience was moderate (mean = 26). A statistically significant positive correlation between QWL and resilience.

Conclusion: Strategies to improve work-life quality may further enhance the resilience of the ICU nursing workforce. These findings have significant implications for hospital managers and policymakers in developing and implementing measures that enhance quality of work life and resilience. These efforts might enhance nurses’ well-being and patient care outcome