"Room to Reflect": A Pilot Workplace Resiliency Intervention for Nurses
K Jane Muir1, Jeanell Webb-Jones2, Nancy Farish2
1PhD Program, University of Virginia School of Nursing, Charlottesville, VA 22903, USA.
Summary
A mobile well-being program improved nurse manager resilience and job satisfaction. Staff nurses felt supported, though space and time were barriers to using the innovative resources.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Nursing Practice
- Occupational Health
Background:
- Increasing nurse workloads necessitate accessible clinician well-being resources.
- Existing resources may not adequately address the unique demands of healthcare settings.
- Innovative mobile interventions are needed to support staff resilience.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of the "Room to Reflect" mobile intervention on staff nurse and nurse manager resilience.
- To assess the feasibility, accessibility, and perceived effectiveness of the intervention.
- To understand barriers and facilitators to resource utilization in healthcare units.
Main Methods:
- A pre/post pilot study design was employed across 7 healthcare units.
- The intervention included a mobile toolbox with a sound machine, Virtual Reality (VR) headset, QR code audio/video, and a Pocket Guide.
- Resilience was measured using the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale; feasibility, accessibility, and effectiveness were also assessed.
Main Results:
- A significant increase in resilience was observed among nurse managers (p < 0.05).
- Staff nurses on Clinician 3 reported a significant difference in resilience.
- The Pocket Guide was most user-friendly; VR via QR code was most accessed. Space and time were key barriers.
Conclusions:
- The "Room to Reflect" intervention shows promise for enhancing nurse manager resilience and job satisfaction.
- While feasible and accessible, overcoming time and space constraints is crucial for broader implementation.
- Further research should explore optimizing resource delivery to maximize impact on nursing staff well-being.
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