Calidad de vida laboral de los profesionales de enfermería del área de emergencia en el Hospital del Norte de Guayaquil Los Ceibos, durante el año 2024-2025

Abstract

Quality of work life is essential for the well-being of nurses, particularly in critical areas such as emergency rooms, where overload and stress impact their performance and patient care. Objective: Establecer la calidad de vida laboral del personal enfermero que labora en emergencias del hospital del Norte de Guayaquil Los Ceibos. Methodology: Quantitative, descriptive, transversal and prospective study, carried out between March and July 2025. Population: It included 81 nursing professionals from the emergency area. No sample was applied, the totality was worked on. Technique and instrument: Direct survey using the Professional Quality of Life Questionnaire (CVP-35), which evaluated managerial support, workload and intrinsic motivation. Results: The majority of respondents were young people between the ages of 25 and 30 (61.7%), single (68.3%). Although many expressed pride in their work and a high self-perception of competence, moderate-high levels of stress, a high workload, and a perception of insufficient recognition from the institution persist. It was also identified that 31.7% have another job, a factor that increases the workload. Conclusions: The QoL of emergency department nurses is at an intermediate level, highlighting motivation and team cohesion, but with weaknesses in managerial support, workload and salary; it is recommended to implement policies of recognition, redistribution of work and emotional support