Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Change ... ouch!

M L Potter1, A M Dawson, M M Barton

  • 1New Hampshire Hospital, Concord, USA.

Nursing Management
|February 13, 1999
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Nurses can navigate workplace restructuring emotions through change workshops. These sessions focus on reminiscence, survival, and celebration to manage feelings of insecurity and loss.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Parental reactions to weight screening in young children: a randomized controlled trial.

Pediatric obesity·2016
Same author

Effects of supplemental vitamin D3 on serum 25-hydroxycholecalciferol and growth of preweaning and nursery pigs.

Journal of animal science·2013
Same author

Effects of diet source and vaccination for porcine circovirustype 2 and Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae on nursery pig performance.

Journal of animal science·2012
Same author

Protein-Losing Gastroenteropathy.

Postgraduate medical journal·2011
Same author

Spirituality, resourcefulness, and arthritis impact on health perception of elders with rheumatoid arthritis.

Journal of holistic nursing : official journal of the American Holistic Nurses' Association·2002
Same author

Implementing Orlando's nursing theory: a pilot study.

Journal of psychosocial nursing and mental health services·2000
Same journal

Uncertainty in gender-affirming care: Implications for nursing leadership and organizational practice.

Nursing management·2026
Same journal

Nurses' uncertainty in gender-affirming care: Implications for nursing leadership and organizational practice.

Nursing management·2026
Same journal

Innovativeness: A strategic necessity.

Nursing management·2026
Same journal

Improvising through ambiguity: Jazz leadership principles for nurse leaders.

Nursing management·2026
Same journal

Active listening in nursing leadership: A critical analysis.

Nursing management·2026
Same journal

Find Your Best Fit: An innovative orientation model cultivating connection and commitment in new graduate nurses.

Nursing management·2026
See all related articles

Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Organizational Psychology
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Workplace restructuring in nursing often leads to significant emotional distress for staff.
  • Common emotional responses include loss of familiarity, job insecurity, and grief over colleague departures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the effectiveness of change workshops in helping nurses manage emotions during organizational restructuring.
  • To provide a structured approach for nurses to process feelings associated with significant workplace changes.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized change workshops designed for nurses experiencing restructuring.
  • Workshops incorporated three core themes: reminiscence, survival, and celebration.
  • Qualitative analysis of participant experiences and emotional processing.

Related Experiment Videos

Main Results:

  • Nurses reported improved emotional regulation and coping mechanisms post-workshop.
  • The themes of reminiscence, survival, and celebration provided a framework for processing complex emotions.
  • Participants experienced a reduction in feelings of insecurity and grief.

Conclusions:

  • Change workshops are a viable intervention for supporting nurses emotionally during restructuring.
  • Facilitating structured emotional processing through reminiscence, survival, and celebration can mitigate negative impacts of change.
  • Healthcare organizations should consider implementing similar support programs for nursing staff undergoing transitions.