Rebecca J Jarden1, Margaret Sandham2, Richard J Siegert3, Jane Koziol-McLain4. 1. Department of Nursing, Melbourne School of Health Sciences, 161 Barry St, Carlton, Victoria 3053, Australia; School of Clinical Sciences, Auckland University of Technology (AUT), North Shore Campus, 90 Akoranga Drive, Northcote, Auckland 0627, New Zealand. Electronic address: rebecca.jarden@unimelb.edu.au. 2. School of Clinical Sciences, Auckland University of Technology (AUT), North Shore Campus, 90 Akoranga Drive, Northcote, Auckland 0627, New Zealand. Electronic address: margaret.sandham@aut.ac.nz. 3. School of Clinical Sciences and School of Public Health and Psychosocial Studies, Auckland University of Technology (AUT), North Shore Campus, 90 Akoranga Drive, Northcote, Auckland 0627, New Zealand. Electronic address: richard.siegert@aut.ac.nz. 4. School of Clinical Sciences, Auckland University of Technology (AUT), North Shore Campus, 90 Akoranga Drive, Northcote, Auckland 0627, New Zealand. Electronic address: jane.koziol-mclain@aut.ac.nz.
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Unique work challenges of intensive care nurses can cause both stress and distress to nurses, evident in prevailing literature regarding burnout, compassion fatigue, and moral distress. Identifying factors contributing to intensive care nurses' well-being would complement this focus on nurse ill-being, supporting the development of workplace well-being initiatives. The review seeks to balance the existing negatively skewed evidence base by investigating intensive care nurses' well-being rather than ill-being. OBJECTIVES: The objective of this review was to systematically identify, appraise, and synthesise primary research reporting intensive care nurses' well-being. METHODS: The electronic search strategy included (1) bibliographic databases for published work and (2) forward and backward citation searches. Key search terms included [critical OR intensive] AND [nurs*] AND [well*]. Inclusion criteria were as follows: (1) population: critical or intensive care nurses working with adult or mixed adult and paediatric patients, (2) study type: primary research studies, (3) outcome: intensive care unit nurses' well-being, and (4) publication available in the English language. Studies were excluded if the group of intensive care nurses was not independently reported. Included studies were critically appraised, and results were synthesised and presented descriptively. Semantics of the included studies were explored to identify frequently used terms. RESULTS: Four primary research studies met the inclusion criteria, focussing on spiritual well-being, team commitment, emotional well-being, and the effects of a mindfulness programme. The studies were heterogeneous in terms of study focus, definitions, and measures, with small sample sizes, and of variable quality and generalisability. CONCLUSIONS: The well-being of intensive care nurses is currently understudied. Conceptualising intensive care nurses' well-being, understanding correlates of well-being, and testing workplace interventions to improve well-being remain significant opportunities for future research.
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Unique work challenges of intensive care nurses can cause both stress and distress to nurses, evident in prevailing literature regarding burnout, compassion fatigue, and moral distress. Identifying factors contributing to intensive care nurses' well-being would complement this focus on nurse ill-being, supporting the development of workplace well-being initiatives. The review seeks to balance the existing negatively skewed evidence base by investigating intensive care nurses' well-being rather than ill-being. OBJECTIVES: The objective of this review was to systematically identify, appraise, and synthesise primary research reporting intensive care nurses' well-being. METHODS: The electronic search strategy included (1) bibliographic databases for published work and (2) forward and backward citation searches. Key search terms included [critical OR intensive] AND [nurs*] AND [well*]. Inclusion criteria were as follows: (1) population: critical or intensive care nurses working with adult or mixed adult and paediatric patients, (2) study type: primary research studies, (3) outcome: intensive care unit nurses' well-being, and (4) publication available in the English language. Studies were excluded if the group of intensive care nurses was not independently reported. Included studies were critically appraised, and results were synthesised and presented descriptively. Semantics of the included studies were explored to identify frequently used terms. RESULTS: Four primary research studies met the inclusion criteria, focussing on spiritual well-being, team commitment, emotional well-being, and the effects of a mindfulness programme. The studies were heterogeneous in terms of study focus, definitions, and measures, with small sample sizes, and of variable quality and generalisability. CONCLUSIONS: The well-being of intensive care nurses is currently understudied. Conceptualising intensive care nurses' well-being, understanding correlates of well-being, and testing workplace interventions to improve well-being remain significant opportunities for future research.
Authors: Sharon M Fruh; Sarah E Taylor; Rebecca J Graves; Katey Hayes; Ryon McDermott; Caitlyn Hauff; Susan G Williams; Scott Sittig; Matthew Campbell; Geoffrey Hudson; Heather Hall; Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk; Jennifer L Barinas Journal: J Prof Nurs Date: 2021-02-03 Impact factor: 2.104
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