Relationship between the Psychological and Physiological Stress Responses and Interpersonal Ability （EQS） of Nursing Students during Clinical Training

Abstract

Stress reactions exhibited by nursing students during clinical training were investigated using psychological and physiological indicators to ascertain the relationship between stress reactions and students' interpersonal skills, and to assess the levels of stress reactions before and after nursing assistance under different kinds of nursing situations. Compared to before nursing assistance, fingertip skin temperature increased after nursing assistance, while POMS（Profile of Mood States）tension-anxiety scores decreased. No marked differences were seen in stress reactions between two nursing situations of vital sign measurement and patient communication. A moderate inverse relationship existed between differences in fingertip skin temperature before and after nursing assistance and POMS tension-anxiety score, confirming an association between psychological and physiological stress reactions while providing nursing assistance. Furthermore, a moderate inverse relationship existed between POMS tension-anxiety score before nursing assistance and EQS（Emotional Quotient Scale）distress empathy and emotion detection, clarifying the association between stress reactions and interpersonal skills.