Emotional intelligence, the ability to control emotions and use them in tasks such as thinking and problem-solving, refers to the ability to identify and manage one's own emotions and others' emotions.
Ethical distress, having a state of mental intolerance that can prevent a person from doing the right thing or force him to do something that he knows is wrong, refers to a state in which a person does not have the power to perform a moral action under his/her moral beliefs due to the existence of significant real and perceived barriers that directly contradict one's moral beliefs.
By examining the relationship between emotional intelligence and moral distress among personnel, it is possible to take an important step in identifying the factors affecting the performance of personnel and the quality of providing health care services, and if necessary, take the necessary measures in this field.
The findings of this study hold potential significance for hospital managers as well as supervisors of each ward in hospitals.