Effective Interventions for Nursing Student Burnout: A Scoping Review
Shannon Burleson1, Lisa Thomas, Stephanie DeBoor
1Lecturer II (Ms Burleson), Associate Professor and RN/BSN Track Leader (Dr Thomas), and Associate Professor and Associate Dean of Graduate Programs (Dr DeBoor), Orvis School of Nursing, University of Nevada, Reno.
Nurse Educator
|February 2, 2023
Summary
Effective interventions like mindfulness and music therapy can prevent burnout in nursing students. Integrating these strategies into curricula is crucial for a sustainable nursing profession.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Student Well-being
- Mental Health Interventions
Background:
- Nursing student burnout negatively affects academic success, health, and patient care quality.
- High attrition rates among nursing students are linked to burnout.
- Preventing burnout is essential for maintaining a competent and resilient nursing workforce.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review empirical research on interventions designed to prevent burnout in nursing students.
- To identify effective strategies for mitigating burnout among individuals in nursing education programs.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive scoping review was conducted using major academic databases (PubMed, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Google Scholar).
- Studies evaluating burnout interventions specifically in nursing students were identified and screened.
- Inclusion criteria focused on original research reporting on burnout prevention strategies.
Main Results:
- Six studies (5 quantitative, 1 qualitative) met the inclusion criteria.
- Effective interventions included recreational music-making, mindfulness and resilience education, integral-caring-holistic-science curriculum, Acceptance and Commitment Training, and progressive muscle relaxation.
- All quantitative studies reported statistically significant reductions in burnout levels.
Conclusions:
- Evidence supports the efficacy of various interventions in reducing nursing student burnout.
- There is a need for further research to explore and validate additional burnout prevention strategies.
- Embedding effective burnout interventions within nursing curricula is recommended for long-term sustainability of the profession.
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