Abstract
Positive psychology interventions in professional burnout prevention among nurses: A systematic review
- PhD in health sciences, MA in psychology and student at the Faculty of Medicine, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Polska
- Department of Internal Medicine and Community Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Polska
- Wales Academy for Professional Practice and Applied Research, Institute of Management and Health, University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Carmarthen, Wales, United Kingdom
Introduction:
The nursing shortage and ageing workforce are global challenges which can cause higher burdens and work stress. They lead to professional burnout which may result in leaving a job. Prevention and amelioration of professional burnout could lead to higher nurses’ satisfaction with their work, and therefore may have a positive impact on remaining in the profession. Aim of the systematic review: Verification whether positive psychology interventions prevent or ameliorate the burnout in nurses through the systematic review of two databases (Embase and PubMed).
Review of literature:
The results were mixed. However, yoga lead to improvements in two dimensions of burnout (depersonalization and emotional exhaustion).
Conclusions:
There are insufficient studies on positive psychology interventions as a promising approach to prevent or ameliorate the impact of burnout in nurses thus further research is required.
Keywords
nurse, positive psychology, burnout
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