The Relationship Between Childhood Trauma and JobSatisfaction, Nurse–Nurse Cooperation, and Patient CareQuality in Nurses: A Cross-Sectional Study

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Childhood trauma can have long‐term effects on psychological well‐being and occupational functioning. In nursing, these effects can impact job satisfaction, teamwork, and the quality of patient care. Understanding these relationships is crucial for improving organizational strategies and supporting staff well‐being. In this regard, the present cross‐sectional study investigated how childhood trauma is related to job satisfaction, nurse‐to‐nurse collaboration, and perceived quality of patient care among 517 nurses working in a state hospital in Turkey. Data were collected using valid and reliable instruments such as the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire (CTQ), the Nurse–Nurse Collaboration Scale (NNCS), and the Job Satisfaction Scale for Nurses (JSSN). Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS 22. Our results showed that high childhood trauma scores were associated with low job satisfaction, weak collaboration among nurses, and a perception of low care quality ( p < 0.001). Conversely, high job satisfaction was associated with strong collaboration among nurses and a perception of good care quality. These findings highlight the long‐term effects of early‐life trauma and underscore the importance of organizational strategies that support job satisfaction, staff psychological well‐being, and teamwork to improve overall quality of care in hospital settings.