OCCUPATION AND HEALTH ›› 2026, Vol. 42 ›› Issue (3): 403-406.

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Mediating role of emotion regulation strategies in alleviating burnout and psychological stress among orthopedic nurses

WANG Yang, LIU Lihui(), GU Yirong, LI Boya, ZHEN Jumei   

  1. Beijing Shijitan Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical UniversityBeijing 100038,China
  • Received:2025-05-07 Revised:2025-05-15 Online:2026-02-01 Published:2026-03-06
  • Contact: LIU Lihui,E-mail:bjrghliulh@126.com

Abstract:

Objective To explore the mediating role of emotion regulation strategies in alleviating burnout and enhancing psychological resilience in orthopedic nurses,and provide a scientific basis for improving nurses' mental health. Methods From June 2022 to June 2024,68 orthopedic nurses from Beijing Shijitan Hospital affiliated to Capital Medical University were selected as research subjects. Data were collected using a general information questionnaire,an emotion regulation strategy questionnaire,a job burnout scale,and a psychological resilience scale,and the data were analyzed. Results The Chinese version of the cognitive emotion regulation strategies questionnaire for orthopedic nurses had a total score of (108.75±6.59)points,the burnout scale had a total score of (102.59±6.86)points,and the simplified version of the mental toughness scale had a total score of (25.30±6.95)points. Pearson correlation analysis showed that mental toughness of orthopedic nurses was significantly positively correlated with emotion regulation strategies(r=0.589,P<0.01),while significantly negatively correlated with burnout(r=-0.421,P<0.01),and the burnout was significantly negatively correlated with emotion regulation strategies(r=-0.685,P<0.01). Mental toughness played an indirect predictive role in the effect of emotion regulation strategies on burnout,with an indirect effect value of -0.168,accounted for 24.45% of the total effect. The total effect value of emotion regulation strategies on burnout was -0.687,with indirect effect accounted for 75.55% of the total effect. Conclusion There are significant correlations between emotion regulation strategies and both burnout and psychological toughness among orthopedic nurses,and psychological toughness plays a mediating role in the effect of emotion regulation strategies on burnout. Hospitals and nursing administrators should emphasize the development of nurses' emotion regulation skills and create a supportive environment to promote nurses' occupational mental health.

Key words: Emotional regulation strategies, Orthopedic nurse, Burnout, Mental toughness, Emotional regulation

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