Assessment of Regret Intensity among Critical Care Nurses

Hassan, Marawan Salah Zaki; Hussein, Azza Hassan Mohamed; Mousa,, Marwa Abd El-Gawad Ahmed ,

doi:10.21608/asalexu.2025.450083

Assessment of Regret Intensity among Critical Care Nurses

Document Type : Research articles

Authors

¹ demonstrator Nursing Administration Department, Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University

² Emeritus Professor Nursing Administration Department, Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University

³ Assistant Professor Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University

10.21608/asalexu.2025.450083

Abstract

Background: In the context of patient care, regret is the second most common
negative emotion among healthcare personnel. Regret is substantial because it can
result in serious consequences including sleep deprivation, prolonged sick absence,
employee turnover, and serious problems with patient care and organization.
Objective: The study aimed to assess regret intensity among critical care nurses.
Settings: This study was conducted in all critical care units (N=23) within one
Egyptian university hospital. Subjects: Two hundred eighty nurses in the previously
mentioned units were conveniently selected. Tools: One tool was used to collect the
necessary data namely Regret Intensity Scale (RIS-10). Results: The study showed
that 60.1% of nurses experienced a moderate level of regret intensity, 27.7% of them
experienced a low level of regret intensity, and 12.3% experienced a high level of
regret intensity, with a mean of regret (2.95 ± 0.55). Conclusion: understanding and
managing regret is essential for improving both healthcare delivery and nurses' wellbeing.
Recommendations: reducing regret among nurses requires a supportive work
culture that encourages open communication, continuous learning, and collaborative
problem-solving. Enhancing access to training and resources that build resilience,
and emotional intelligence can empower nurses to manage regret constructively,

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