“Effectiveness Of Emotional Intelligence Enhancement Interventions On Occupational Stress Among Nurses: A Review Article”

Abstract

Emotional intelligence (EI) refers to the ability to perceive, control, and evaluate emotions. The aim of this
review is to summarize the available literatures pertaining to any interventions on emotional intelligence
enhancement and evaluate its effectiveness on occupational stress among staff nurses. This review includes
quantitative studies published as well as unpublished articles. Methodology: - Computerized literature searches
were performed on the Pub med, Research Gate, Medline, DELNET and CINHAL, Science direct, Shodhganga,
NDL databases to locate all the articles on emotional intelligence enhancement interventions on nurse’s
occupational stress. The nurses working in hospitals are the population. Only articles related to interventional
studies were discussed .Articles available in English only were identified. This approach integrates study
findings conducted within the country and outside the country published in time period from 2010 to
2020.Results:07 studies were selected which depict specific information about the interventions done on
nurse’s occupational stress Results are analyzed into themes ie emotional intelligence interventions increases
Emotional Intelligence Score of nurses, bring Positive effect on general health and Improves nursing care and
patient care The review had concluded that these forms of training program are very effective in decreasing the
occupational stress of the nurses.