Promoting resilience in mental health nurses: A partially clustered randomised controlled trial

International Journal of Nursing Studies, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 159, С. 104865 - 104865

Опубликована: Июль 25, 2024

There is a critical global shortage of nurses in mental health, with workforce attrition due large part to workplace stressors. Proactive strengths-based interventions strengthen nurses' capacity manage stress and improve wellbeing resilience may also support retention.

Язык: Английский

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Standards of proficiency for registered nurses—To what end? A critical analysis of contemporary mental health nursing within the United Kingdom context

Nursing Inquiry, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 31(3)

Опубликована: Март 4, 2024

Abstract Against the backdrop of cultural and political ideals, this article highlights both significance mental health nursing in meeting population needs regulatory barriers that may be impeding its ability to adequately do so. Specifically, we consider how ambiguous notions ‘proficiency’ nurse education—prescribed by regulator—impact development future nurses their identity. A key tension practice is ethical‐legal challenges posed sanctioned powers restrict patients' freedom at same time as desire (and obligation) promote self‐determined recovery. The genericism UK's Future Nurse Standards little prepare navigate tensions ensue. This has consequences for patients alike, risk experiencing distress dissonance attends giving or receiving poor care. We argue more done enable define articulate nuances profession part becoming critical, thoughtful confident practitioners. Educators can contribute mission aligning curriculum, pedagogy assessment create meaningful opportunities students engage with complexities practice. Without this, credibility will continue questioned; uncertain.

Язык: Английский

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Evaluating Systemic Burnout in Medical Oncology Through a National Oncology Mentorship Program

JCO Oncology Practice, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 20(4), С. 549 - 557

Опубликована: Янв. 30, 2024

PURPOSE Mentorship has a positive influence on trainee skills and well-being. A 2022 Pilot Program in New South Wales involving 40 participants revealed high burnout rates Medical Oncology trainees. As part of an Australia-wide inaugural National 2023 (NOMP23), national survey was undertaken to assess the prevalence burnout, anxiety, depression, professional fulfilment, drivers distress Australian medical oncology workforce. METHODS NOMP23 is 1-year prospective cohort study that recruited trainees consultants using e-mail correspondence between February March 2023. Each participant completed baseline which included Maslach Burnout Index (MBI), Stanford Professional Fulfilment Index, Patient Health Questionnaire-4 for anxiety depression. RESULTS One hundred twelve (56 mentors, 56 mentees) were enrolled NOMP23, 86 (77%) survey. MBI results at demonstrated 77% 82% experienced past 12 months. fulfilment noted be <5% our cohort. Screening depression 32% 16%, respectively, compared with 7% 2% consultants. When assessing reasons workplace stress, two thirds stated heavy patient load contributed while almost three quarters attributed administrative load. Lack supervision key stressor (39%), as lack support from training college (58%). CONCLUSION Trainees consultant oncologists demonstrate low fulfilment. The program identified number stress factors driving concerning levels Ongoing mentorship other well-being initiatives are needed address these issues.

Язык: Английский

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The Impact of Resilience on Workplace Violence Experienced by Mental Health Nurses: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Journal of Nursing Management, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 2024, С. 1 - 10

Опубликована: Апрель 2, 2024

Violence at work against healthcare professionals is a frequent and pervasive problem. There are growing data that indicate nurses especially susceptible to experiencing violent acts work. Resilience helps strengthen nursing competency in the proper management of stressful circumstances, like being exposed workplace violence. The aim study assess impact resilience on violence among mental health nurses. A cross-sectional research design was used conduct this with convenience sample 361 recruited from governmental psychiatric hospital Saudi Arabia. Tools. Data were collected using two tools: first tool questionnaire, which nurses' demographic, job, data, second scale resilience. This survey found 70.4% experienced last year, fewer than half resilient Close one-third (33.5%) terrified confused after most repercussions psychological (46.8%): dread, tension, worry. Additionally, 48.8% exhibited high considerable percentage encountered instances during provision care inside settings. variables nationality (non-Saudi nurses), rotating shift, educational levels, exhibiting lower level have statistically significant correlation Recommendation. Training programs initiatives should be developed implemented equip necessary knowledge skills effectively respond prevent incidents. By providing comprehensive training, organizations can empower address mitigate violence, ultimately creating safer more supportive environment.

Язык: Английский

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Effect of occupational stress and resilience on insomnia among nurses during COVID-19 in China: a structural equation modelling analysis

BMJ Open, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 14(7), С. e080058 - e080058

Опубликована: Июль 1, 2024

To explore the effects of occupational stress and resilience on insomnia among Chinese nurses during COVID-19 pandemic.

Язык: Английский

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Effectiveness of Interventions to Improve Coping and Resilience of Frontline Mental Healthcare Professionals Towards Workplace Violence on Psychiatric Wards—A Systematic Review

International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 34(1)

Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2025

ABSTRACT Workplace violence (WPV) is a harmful phenomenon happening in psychiatric wards. Despite preventive efforts, mental health services cannot eliminate WPV. If can increase the coping and resilience of frontline healthcare professionals (FMHPs) towards WPV, it could contribute to their well‐being. To perform systematic review comparative studies on interventions improve WPV aimed at FMHPs working Systematic intervention studies, with electronic searches MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane CENTRAL, PsycINFO CINAHL. We registered our protocol PROSPERO (CRD42022373757). Performing meta‐analysis seemed not be feasible, so we provided narrative summary included methodological quality results. nine focused positive behavioural support, enhancement aggression management training. Most reported effects, though moderate high risk bias. Positive biofeedback training are promising review. Biofeedback support valuable additions existing programmes resilience. Future should focus demonstrating robustness mechanism increasing regarding development implementation effective interventions.

Язык: Английский

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A Mixed‐Methods Evaluation of a Peer Group Intervention to Promote Wellbeing in Mental Health Nurses

International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 34(2)

Опубликована: Апрель 1, 2025

The work mental health nurses undertake is widely acknowledged as being challenging. Stressors encountered in the workplace can negatively impact nurses' psychological wellbeing and contribute to issues with retaining profession. There limited interventional research that focuses on external factors foster nurse wellbeing. This study aimed evaluate a peer group intervention promote A longitudinal mixed-methods an equal status concurrent design was undertaken. Qualitative quantitative data were collected via semi-structured interviews surveys across three timepoints, baseline, mid-intervention, post-intervention. explore interviewees' experiences of participating intervention, obtained assess for any measurable effect outcomes. Fifteen participants completed interviews. n = 28 responses baseline survey, 27 returned mid-intervention 25 responded post-intervention survey. analysis identified four main themes: Attending Peer Group, Participating Impact Individual, Unrelated Workplace Change. Wellbeing scores found be significantly modified by number sessions attended depression (p 0.006), stress 0.004), emotional exhaustion 0.02) By more favourable associated higher attendance levels all measures. Integration qualitative findings results demonstrated potential benefits groups Given greater exposure better outcomes, facilitating essential realise groups.

Язык: Английский

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Garcia Adaptive Equilibrium Theory (GAET): A New Nursing Theory for Mental Health Nursing

Issues in Mental Health Nursing, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 1 - 10

Опубликована: Апрель 23, 2025

Mental health nursing demands a dynamic, patient-centered approach that goes beyond crisis intervention and symptom management. Traditional models like the Roy Adaptation Model Tidal emphasize adaptation recovery but fall short in capturing fluid, nonlinear nature of mental health. The Garcia Adaptive Equilibrium Theory (GAET) introduces new framework viewing as continuous balancing process. In this model, nurses serve Facilitators, identifying points instability intervening early to prevent crises.Central GAET is Spectrum, which conceptualizes fluctuating continuum-from stability severe distress. Unlike traditional psychiatric approaches focused on reactive treatment, incorporates Forecasting, proactive assessment strategy integrates subjective tools (scales, narratives) objective data (biomarkers, physiologic signs) anticipate deterioration.By reframing care around real-time stabilization, promotes intervention, sustained well-being, shift toward preventive, holistic care. This theory redefines an active, interdisciplinary practice maintaining equilibrium rather than responding disruption-empowering lead stabilization prevention.

Язык: Английский

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Exploring Registered Nurses' Experiences of Workplace Adversity: A Descriptive Qualitative Study

Nursing Open, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 12(4)

Опубликована: Апрель 1, 2025

ABSTRACT Aim To explore registered nurses' firsthand experiences of workplace adversity. Design A qualitative exploratory, descriptive study. Methods Data were collected from July to September 2022 using semi‐structured interviews. purposive sample seven nurses New Zealand was used. analysed Braun and Clarke's six‐step thematic analysis. Results Four themes emerged: (1) manifestations adversity, (2) professional identity resilience, (3) coping resilience in adversity (4) nature characteristics support. This study highlights the multifaceted for nurses, impacting their physical, psychological emotional well‐being performance, beyond workplace, spilling over personal lives. However, demonstrated drawing on past cope. While development opportunities fostered growth, a supportive work environment emerged as crucial. should value diverse experiences, promote positive role models prioritise ethical practices alongside career advancement. Conclusion Nurses are greatly affected by various aspects Cultivating may help counter negative effects Further research is necessary identify organisational‐level strategies decrease Implications Profession and/or Patient Care Healthcare organisations must safe environments nurses. Impact The purpose this problem face. Despite valuing identity, mechanisms, participating find it difficult overcome adverse due mounting demands. results relevant when formulating policies, strategies, programmes that can benefit healthcare institutions patients globally. Reporting Method Consolidated Criteria Qualitative Research or Public Contribution No patient public contribution. Participants not involved design conduct

Язык: Английский

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The relationship between cyber wellness and psychological resilience in children: a cross-sectional study

Genel Tıp Dergisi, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 35(2), С. 352 - 361

Опубликована: Апрель 30, 2025

Objective: The objective of this research is to investigate the correlation between cyber health and psychological resilience in children. Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted with 420 middle school students. Data were collected using “Student Cyber Health Scale” “Child Youth Resilience Scale”. Results: A total 87.1% children surveyed accessed internet through their mobile phones, an average daily use time 2.75 ± 2.16 hours. Correlations observed Child Adolescent Scale score Student sub-dimensions three dimensions addiction awareness, online courtesy privacy awareness (r=0.385, p

Язык: Английский

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