The Relationship Between Nurses' Levels of Work Interruptions, Job Stress, and Job Satisfaction: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study

Objective: This study aimed to determine nurses' perceived levels of work interruptions, job stress, and job satisfaction; to examine the relationships among these variables; and to evaluate differences based on demographic and professional characteristics. Materials and Methods: This analytical cross-sectional study was conducted with 225 nurses working at a university hospital in western Turkey. Data was collected between May and June 2025 using the Descriptive Information Form, Nursing Work Interruptions Scale, General Job Stress Scale, and a single-item measure of job satisfaction. Results: Nurses' levels of work interruptions (M = 3.57, SD = 1.08), job stress (M = 2.86, SD = 0.90), and job satisfaction (M = 5.25, SD = 2.36) were at a moderate level. Significant differences were found in these variables according to various demographic and professional characteristics. According to the regression analysis, a one-unit increase in work interruptions resulted in a 0.195-unit rise in job stress (R² = 0.056) and a 0.397-unit decrease in job satisfaction (R² = 0.033). Conclusion: The findings indicate that higher levels of perceived work interruptions are associated with increased job stress and decreased job satisfaction among nurses. Demographic and occupational characteristics play a significant role in these outcomes. Hospital administrators should implement organisational strategies to reduce work interruptions, aiming to improve nurses' job satisfaction and lower stress levels.