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Lesly A Kelly1, Beth A Miller, Amy Graber
1Author Affiliations: Nurse Scientist (Dr Kelly), CommonSpirit Health, Phoenix, Arizona; System Director High Reliability and Patient Safety (Miller), CommonSpirit Health, Bakersfield, California; Nursing Practice Coordinator (Graber), CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs, Council Bluffs, Iowa; Professional Practice and Magnet Coordinator (Tran), CHI Health St Elizabeth, Lincoln, Nebraska; Chief Nursing Office (Collins), Bay Area Hospital, Coos Bay, Oregon.
The Journal of Nursing Administration
|October 12, 2023
Summary
A health system
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Management
- Psychology
Background:
- COVID-19 pandemic created significant challenges for nurses.
- Staffing shortages and patient surges impacted nurse well-being.
- Need for interventions to support nurses during crises.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the impact of a gratitude intervention on nurse well-being.
- To evaluate nurses' self-perceived gratitude, flourishing behaviors, and mindfulness.
- To determine the feasibility of implementing gratitude practices in a healthcare system.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the American Nurses Foundation Gratitude Toolkit.
- Implemented monthly gratitude practices across 4 hospitals.
- Employed validated survey measures to assess nurse outcomes.
Main Results:
- Nurses' self-perceived gratitude, flourishing behaviors, and mindfulness were maintained.
- No statistically significant increases in these measures were observed.
- The gratitude campaign received positive feedback and was sustained.
Conclusions:
- Gratitude practices may help maintain nurse well-being during challenging times.
- While not statistically significant, the intervention showed clinical relevance.
- The toolkit facilitated the widespread adoption of gratitude practices.
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