The Relationship of Satisfaction With Life on Quality of Care in Nurses: A Cross-Sectional Study

Abstract

Background: The evaluation of nurses' quality of care ensures that care is structured in a qualified manner. Aims: This study was conducted to determine the relationship between satisfaction with life in nurses and the quality of care provided by nurses. Methods: This descriptive and cross-sectional study included 515 nurses working in state hospitals in two provincial centres in Eastern Turkey. Data were collected using a personal information form, the Satisfaction with Life Scale, and the Caring Behaviours Inventory-24. Data analysis was performed using SPSS 25.0, AMOS 24.0, and G*Power 3.1 programmes. Results: Satisfaction with life was higher in females, married individuals, bachelor's degree graduates, and nurses who willingly chose the profession. Working time had a significant relationship with the quality of care. The relationships between the scales were tested using structural equation modelling. All path coefficients were statistically significant (p < 0.05). Conclusions: The mean scores of nurses' satisfaction with life and quality of care were found to be at a moderate level. Furthermore, it was observed that as nurses' satisfaction with life increased, their quality of care also improved. Based on these findings, it is recommended that health policies aimed at enhancing nurses' life satisfaction be developed. © 2025 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.