NPD Practitioners' Well-Being Strategies to Mitigate Burnout: A Descriptive Qualitative Study.
Journal for Nurses in Professional Development
|July 1, 2025
Summary
Nursing Professional Development (NPD) practitioners used strategies like finding professional harmony, nurturing self, and navigating the work environment to combat burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Occupational Health
- Qualitative Research
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted healthcare professionals' well-being.
- Burnout is a prevalent issue among Nursing Professional Development (NPD) practitioners.
- Understanding coping strategies is crucial for supporting this demographic.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe self-reported strategies used by NPD practitioners to support well-being.
- To identify methods used by NPD practitioners to mitigate burnout during the second year of COVID-19.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive qualitative report based on short-answer data (n=496).
- Data collected as part of a larger cross-sectional survey.
- Reflexive thematic analysis was employed.
Main Results:
- Key themes identified: finding professional harmony, nurturing self, and navigating the work environment.
- These themes represent strategies utilized by NPD practitioners.
- Practitioners actively sought ways to enhance their well-being and address burnout.
Conclusions:
- NPD practitioners employed multifaceted strategies to manage well-being and burnout.
- Findings highlight the importance of supportive work environments and self-care.
- These insights can inform interventions to promote resilience in NPD professionals.
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