Community Resiliency Model Training in Rural Nurse Leaders: A Pretest/Posttest Pilot Intervention Study

Area of Science:

• Nursing Leadership
• Wellness Interventions
• Rural Health

Background:

• Nurse leaders in rural settings experience lower well-being compared to direct care nurses.
• Existing interventions for improving nurse leader well-being in rural areas are underexplored.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the feasibility of implementing the Community Resiliency Model (CRM) training for nurse leaders in rural settings.
• To explore the impact of CRM training on the well-being, resilience, and burnout levels of rural nurse leaders.

Main Methods:

• A pretest-posttest pilot intervention study design was employed.
• Participants received a 1-hour Community Resiliency Model (CRM) training session.

Main Results:

• Feasibility challenges were encountered during CRM training implementation, particularly in recruitment and follow-up.
• Minor improvements were noted in well-being and burnout scores post-training.
• Resilience scores showed a slight decline at the follow-up assessment.

Conclusions:

• Enhanced recruitment and retention strategies are crucial for the successful implementation of CRM training.
• Despite feasibility issues, participants found value in the CRM training and would recommend it.
• Future research should focus on expanding CRM training reach and evaluating its long-term impact on outcomes and organizational performance.