The THRIVE© Program: Building Oncology Nurse Resilience Through Self-Care Strategies

Area of Science:

• Oncology Nursing
• Healthcare Provider Well-being
• Resilience in Healthcare

Background:

• Burnout and secondary trauma are significant concerns for oncology healthcare providers.
• Resilience is crucial for sustaining careers in demanding oncology settings.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and evaluate an evidence-based program (THRIVE©) to address burnout and secondary trauma.
• To enhance resilience among oncology healthcare providers.

Main Methods:

• The THRIVE© program involved an eight-hour retreat, a six-week social media group study, and a two-hour wrap-up session.
• Participants included 164 oncology staff (160 nurses) at a major cancer hospital.
• The Compassion Fatigue Short Scale and Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale were used for evaluation.

Main Results:

• Nurse managers reported the highest burnout; bedside/chairside nurses reported the highest secondary trauma pre-program.
• Significant improvements were observed in decreased burnout and increased resilience post-program.
• Increased resilience scores were maintained for six months post-intervention.

Conclusions:

• Oncology healthcare providers need effective self-care strategies to build resilience.
• The THRIVE© program demonstrates a viable approach to mitigating burnout and secondary trauma.
• Sustained resilience is achievable through targeted interventions.