Analysis of the mediating effect of occupational burnout on the relationship between emotional labor and turnover intention among obstetric nurses

Occupational burnout serves as a critical mediator between emotional labor and turnover intention among obstetric nurses. These findings highlight the urgent need for healthcare organizations to implement targeted interventions, including workload optimization, adaptive emotional labor training, and comprehensive psychological support programs. Such strategies are essential for reducing nurse turnover, ensuring adequate staffing levels, and ultimately improving maternal and neonatal care quality in healthcare systems.