A mixed-methods pilot study of a psychoeducational group programme for nurse managers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

This mixed-methods pilot study aimed to measure the feasibility and acceptability of a psychoeducational group programme and determine its impact on mental well-being.

Background

The programme was developed to promote self-care, growth and adaptive coping for nurse managers. The programme themes were resilience, insight, self-compassion and empowerment.

Methods

The sample included 19 hospital-based nurse managers. Outcomes included post-traumatic growth, resilience, insight, self-compassion, empowerment, perceived stress, burnout and job satisfaction. Paired samples t tests were conducted to compare outcomes at baseline to follow-up. Qualitative interviews were conducted. Thematic analysis was used to code the qualitative responses by keyword, which were then aggr

SUBMITTER: Sawyer AT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9877839 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature