The beneficial effect of empathy on work related quality of life among oncology nurse:mediating role of resilience

Abstract Objective: To investigate the relationship between mediating effect of benefit finding between psychological resilience, empathy and work related quality of life in oncology nurse. Design：This study is a cross-sectional, observational study. Methods: A study was conducted between November 2022 and November 2022, 321 oncology in a tertiary grade hospitals at Weifang, China, completed questionnaires including demographic,Interpersonal reactivity index for China,Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale and Work-related Quality of Life Scale-2. Results: Oncology nurses' scores for work-life balance and job satisfaction were (2.70± 0.47) and (2.66±0.76), respectively; Their resilience, empathy, and work-related quality of life are all positively correlated with each other, and resilience partially mediates the relationship between empathy and work-related quality of life (β= 0.419, P<0.001). Conclusion: Oncology nurses have poor work-life balance and low job satisfaction; their empathy status can predict their quality of life at work and also have an impact on it through resilience's mediating role. Nursing decision-makers should work to create a resilient organizational climate that can sustain hardship, adapt, and recover in addition to taking steps to foster empathy and resilience among nurses.