Hanan Mesfer Alyami
Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Saudi Arabia
Abstract Title: The role of psychological factors on improving work engagement among Critical care nurses
Biography: Dr. Hanan Alyami is an Assistant Professor in the Medical and Surgical Nursing Department at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Saudi Arabia. With extensive experience in critical care nursing and academic leadership, she has led major initiatives in postgraduate program development, including Saudi Arabia’s first master’s degrees in advanced nursing Practice led by women. Holding a Ph.D. in Nursing from the University of Queensland, her research focuses on culturally sensitive end-of-life care, critical care practice, and nursing education reform. Dr. Alyami is dedicated to advancing nursing scholarships and empowering future nursing leaders across the Gulf region
Research Interest: The role of psychological factors on improving work engagement among Critical care nurses Background: Work engagement among nurses is influenced by several psychological factors, including emotional intelligence, psychological empowerment, and resilience. However, the relationships among these variables remain underexplored in nursing research. Purpose: This study aimed to examine the impact of emotional intelligence on the work engagement of critical care nurses, with a focus on the mediating roles of resilience and psychological empowerment. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional design was employed, involving 150 critical care nurses at a university hospital in Saudi Arabia. Independent t-tests and correlational analyses were conducted to explore relationships between variables. A multi-step regression analysis was performed to assess the mediating effects. Results: Findings revealed a statistically significant positive association among emotional intelligence, resilience, psychological empowerment, and work engagement (p < 0.01). Higher levels of resilience (p < 0.001) and psychological empowerment (p < 0.001) significantly predicted greater work engagement. The final regression model accounted for 33.3% of the variance in work engagement scores among the participants. Conclusion: Promoting emotional intelligence, resilience, and psychological empowerment among critical care nurses may significantly enhance their work engagement, ultimately contributing to Improved performance and quality of care in critical care settings. Keywords: Emotional Intelligence Work, Engagement Resilience, Psychological Empowerment, Critical Care Nursing, Cross-Sectional Study Saudi Arabia