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Wanchi Hsu

 

Wanchi Hsu

National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Tainan, Taiwan

Abstract Title:

The mediation of work stress between resilience and burnout for new nurses: A Longitudinal Study

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Introduction: New nurses frequently find it difficult to adjust to clinical roles, which increases their risk of burnout and resignation. Although resilience is thought to be protective, high-stress situations may limit its impact. Workplace stress as a mediator between resilience and burnout has not received much attention in research. The goal of this study was to determine whether work-related stress influences the relationship between new nurses' resilience and burnout. Methods: 58 new nurses from a medical center in southern Taiwan participated in a longitudinal secondary data analysis. The participants worked directly with patients for three and six months. The Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale, Maslach Burnout Inventory, and Work Stress Scale were among the measures used. Descriptive statistics, paired t-tests, Pearson correlations, and SPSS PROCESS Macro Model 4 were used to analyze the data. Results: Work-related stress, especially stress related to workload and professional skills, significantly decreased between months three and six (t=4.30, p<.01). Emotional exhaustion dropped (t=2.29, p=0.03) while depersonalization rose (t=-2.56, p=0.01). Resilience did not appear to have changed. Mediation analysis showed that resilience at three months reduced work stress, which at six months reduced burnout (indirect effect = –0.2335, 95% CI [–0.49, –0.07]). Conclusion: New nurses showed high work stress and burnout at three months, with partial relief by six. Resilience stayed moderate and stable, while depersonalization rose despite less exhaustion. Resilience reduced later burnout only indirectly, operating fully through lower work stress. Organizations should enhance early-stage support and incorporate resilience and stress management training. Disclosure of Interest: None Declared Keywords: new nurse, work stress, burnout, resilience