Resilience Enhancement Online Training for Nurses (REsOluTioN): Protocol for a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Healthcare Management
• Psychology

Background:

• Nurses globally face resource scarcity and increased pressure, impacting psychological health.
• The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated burnout among nurses, necessitating resilience-building interventions.
• A face-to-face resilience program was adapted into an accessible online format, Resilience Enhancement Online Training for Nurses (REsOluTioN).

Purpose of the Study:

• To compare resilience, psychological health, and well-being in nurses before and after the REsOluTioN online training.
• To evaluate nurse engagement and acceptability of the online resilience training.
• To compare outcomes against a waitlist control group.

Main Methods:

• A two-arm, parallel, randomized controlled trial with 100 registered nurses.
• Participants were randomized to either the REsOluTioN intervention or a waitlist control group.
• Pre- and post-training surveys collected outcome data; online surveys assessed training usefulness.

Main Results:

• The REsOluTioN program aims to empower nurses with coping strategies for challenging clinical conditions.
• Interactive online training with mentors, leaders, and peers promotes engagement and communication.
• A safe space for nurses to express concerns and validate feelings through mentorship and peer support is provided.

Conclusions:

• The REsOluTioN trial provides preliminary data on the effectiveness of online training for enhancing nurse resilience.
• The study has the potential for larger-scale follow-up studies across diverse healthcare settings.
• Findings will inform the development of scalable interventions to support nurse well-being.