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Serenity Room as a Healing Space for Nurses: A Mixed-Method Systematic Review
Emanuele Primavera1, Jacopo Fiorini2,3, Valerio Della Bella2
1University of Tor Vergata.
Summary
Serenity rooms offer nurses emotional sanctuaries, promoting psychophysical recovery and inner balance. Implementing these spaces enhances nurse well-being and resilience in demanding healthcare environments.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Management
- Occupational Health
Background:
- Nurses face emotionally demanding work environments that can deplete resilience and caring capacity.
- Healthcare organizations are exploring serenity rooms as an intervention to support nurses' well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and synthesize empirical evidence on the implementation and impact of serenity rooms for nurses.
Main Methods:
- A systematic mixed-methods review following Joanna Briggs Institute and PRISMA guidelines.
- Searches conducted on CINAHL, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science (2015-2025).
- Convergent integrated approach used to summarize data from qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-method studies.
Main Results:
- Three emergent themes: Serenity rooms as emotional sanctuaries for recovery and balance; Healing environments characterized by natural light, calming aesthetics, and biophilic design; Restorative practices including mindfulness, aromatherapy, and social interaction.
- Twelve studies were included in the review.
- Key features promote psychophysical recovery, reflection, inner balance, presence, and self-awareness.
Conclusions:
- Serenity rooms holistically integrate mind, body, and spirit, aligning with the nursing profession's core values.
- Implementation of serenity rooms can sustain nurses' well-being, enhance emotional resilience, and foster reconnection with the therapeutic aspects of their profession.
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