Assessment of Regret Intensity among Critical Care Nurses

Abstract

Background: In the context of patient care, regret is the second most commonnegative emotion among healthcare personnel. Regret is substantial because it canresult in serious consequences including sleep deprivation, prolonged sick absence,employee turnover, and serious problems with patient care and organization.Objective: The study aimed to assess regret intensity among critical care nurses.Settings: This study was conducted in all critical care units (N=23) within oneEgyptian university hospital. Subjects: Two hundred eighty nurses in the previouslymentioned units were conveniently selected. Tools: One tool was used to collect thenecessary data namely Regret Intensity Scale (RIS-10). Results: The study showedthat 60.1% of nurses experienced a moderate level of regret intensity, 27.7% of themexperienced a low level of regret intensity, and 12.3% experienced a high level ofregret intensity, with a mean of regret (2.95 ± 0.55). Conclusion: understanding andmanaging regret is essential for improving both healthcare delivery and nurses' wellbeing.Recommendations: reducing regret among nurses requires a supportive workculture that encourages open communication, continuous learning, and collaborativeproblem-solving. Enhancing access to training and resources that build resilience,and emotional intelligence can empower nurses to manage regret constructively,