Effectiveness of emotional intelligence training on nurses' and nursing students' emotional intelligence, resilience, stress, and communication skills: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract
AIMS
This study evaluates the effectiveness of emotional intelligence training on emotional intelligence, resilience, stress, and communication skills among nurses and nursing students.
DESIGN
We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of the effectiveness of emotional intelligence training in nurses and nursing students.
DATA SOURCES
Randomised controlled trials were searched in MEDLINE (via PubMed), CINAHL (via EBSCOhost), Web of Science (via Ovid), ERIC (via ProQuest), Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), and Igaku Chuo Zasshi databases from inception to 9-11 October 2024.
REVIEW METHODS
Two authors independently screened each study and assessed eligibility. Authors calculated the pooled effect estimates associated with nurses' and nursing students' emotional intelligence, resilience, stress, and communication skills using a random-effects meta-analytic model.
RESULTS
The search yielded 1731 studies from electronic databases. After removing duplicates, 1294 records remained. Following title and abstract screening, 34 studies qualified for full-text review, of which 11 studies were excluded based on inclusion criteria, leaving 23 studies for analysis. Emotional intelligence training significantly improved emotional intelligence compared to the control group (16 trials, N = 1155; SMD = 1.76 [95 % CI: 1.06 to 2.45]). It also had a significant effect in reducing stress (4 trials, N = 312; SMD = -1.51 [95 % CI: -2.96 to -0.07]) and demonstrated a…
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Evidence Hub reads this as a meta-analysis, done in people. Its evidence level is 1 of 5 (Highest · pooled evidence). Pooled evidence from several studies sits at the top of the evidence pyramid. Reported size: 1,155 participants or records.
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