The Study of Relationship between Self-Compassion and Job Stress of Nurses in Intensive Care Units

 Nurses in intensive care units has stressful situation, therefore it is essential to identify effective approaches to decrease stress and increase psychological health for them. Self-compassion can play a role in balancing the mental health of nurses. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between self-compassion and Job stress of nurses in intensive care units of hospitals affiliated to Zanjan University of Medical Sciences in 2020.

 This study was descriptive correlational cross-sectional study. It conducted on 367 nursing staff in intensive care units hospitals affiliated to Zanjan University of Medical Sciences in 2020. The data collection tool was a questioner consisted of: demographic characteristics; Neff’s Compassion Scale and Gray-Toft and Anderson’s job stress. Data were analyzed by using SPSS 21 software and descriptive and inferential statistical tests.

 The results of Spearman correlation test showed that there is a statistically inverse significant relationship between job stress and self-compassion (P<0.01, r=-0.260). The mean score of self-compassion was 3.36±0.51, which shows a moderate level of self-compassion.

Ethical Considerations:

 This study is approved by the Ethics Committee on Medical Research. Ethical considerations such as completing the informed consent form voluntary participation, explaining research goals, and assurance of confidentiality were observed.

 The results of this study revealed a reverse relationship between self-compassion and job stress of nurses; therefore, policymakers and nursing authorities can take strides in moderating nurses’ job stress and improving their professional performance by education and improvement of nurses’ self-compassion skill.