The findings offer a meaningful perspective on the emotional challenges nurses face and potential ways to mitigate them. However, a few areas could benefit from further clarification and discussion.
– Since the study is cross-sectional, it captures associations at a single point in time but does not establish whether psychological capital and coping styles actively reduce negative experiences or simply correlate with them. Have the authors considered a longitudinal approach in future research to track these effects over time?
– The study uses standardized measures for psychological capital and coping styles, but these constructs might be influenced by workplace culture and national healthcare policies. Were the scales specifically validated for Chinese nurses, or could cultural differences affect the interpretation of psychological resilience and coping mechanisms?
– While neuroticism is a key predictor, external factors like organizational support, workload, and past experiences with patient safety incidents could also shape nurses’ responses. Were any of these potential confounding factors considered in the analysis?
– The study is based on nurses from six hospitals in Shanxi Province, but hospital environments can vary significantly. Have the authors considered whether their findings might differ in rural vs. urban hospitals, or between different levels of healthcare institutions?