Workload, Teamwork, Compassion Competence, and Person-centered Critical Care Nursing among Critical Care Nurses

Purpose : This study aimed to identify the impact of work intensity, teamwork, and compassion competence among critical care nurses on person-centered critical care nursing.Methods : Data were collected from 117 critical care nurses at Ajou University Hospital from August to September 2024.Results : A total of 108 (92.3%) women with a mean age of 30.04±5.67 years participated in the study. The factors influencing person-centered critical care nursing were compassion competence (β=.37, p ＜.001), teamwork (β=.27, p =.003), work intensity (β=-.19, p =.017), and clinical experience (β=.18, p =.007). The model accounted for 53% of the variance (F=17.50, p ＜.001).Conclusion : Enhancing person-centered critical care nursing in intensive care units requires educational interventions that strengthen teamwork and compassion competence, supported by integrated training programs. In addition, organizational support is essential to manage work intensity and foster the clinical development of nurses, ultimately contributing to a sustainable care environment.