Investigation of the relationship between psychological resilience and job performance in Turkish nurses during the Covid‐19 pandemic in terms of descriptive characteristics

Abstract

Aim The study is aimed at investigating the relationship between psychological resilience and job performance in nurses during the Covid-19 pandemic in terms of descriptive characteristics. Background The emergence of Covid-19 has mainly affected the psychological resilience and job performances of health care professionals, including nurses. To date, no studies have been conducted exploring how psychological resilience contributes to job performances in frontline nurses during the Covid-19 pandemic. Methods In this cross-sectional and correlational study conducted with 284 nurses in the Turkey, Brief Resilience and Job Performance Scales were used for data collection. Results There was a positive significant relationship between psychological resilience and job performance. Psychological resilience explained 5% of job performance. Psychological resilience levels of the nurses who were ≥41 years old and who did their job enthusiastically were higher. Conclusion Nurses who are more experienced and who report doing their job enthusiastically have a higher level of psychological resilience. Addressing psychological resilience may contribute to organisational outcomes such as improved job performance in nurses. Implications for Nursing Management Using strategies to increase the psychological resilience levels of nurses will significantly contribute to optimization of work efficiency and achievement of quality patient care outcomes.