The efficacy of the internet-based stress recovery intervention FOREST for nurses amid the COVID-19 pandemic: A randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic demanded exceptional physical and mental effort from healthcare workers worldwide. Since healthcare workers often refrain from seeking professional psychological support, internet-delivered interventions could serve as a viable alternative option.

Objective

We aimed to investigate the effects of a therapist-guided six-week CBT-based internet-delivered stress recovery intervention among medical nurses using a randomized controlled trial design. We also aimed to assess program usability.

Methods

168 nurses working in a healthcare setting (M_age = 42.12, SD_age = 11.38; 97 % female) were included in the study. The intervention group included 77 participants, and the waiting list control group had 91 participants. Self-

SUBMITTER: Dumarkaite A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9684088 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature