A mixed methods research study: exploring resilience of contemporary nursing roles in Wales.

Benbow, Judith ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4389-8634, Kelly, Daniel and Jones, Aled 2019. A mixed methods research study: exploring resilience of contemporary nursing roles in Wales. Presented at: RCN 2019 Research Conference, Sheffield, UK, 3-5 September 2019.

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Abstract

Background: Nursing is categorised as a highly stressful occupation, stress and burnout are known consequences of healthcare workplace adversity, which can negatively affect care. Resilience can buffer stress. Nurses’ ability to perform is inextricably linked to challenges and support available (Maben et al, 2012). However, limited research exists that examines nurses’ understanding of resilience and its relevance to workplace environments. Aim: To explore a more holistic socio-ecological (Ungar 2011) examination of nurses’ resilience. To provide novel insights into the intrinsic and extrinsic influences, that shape resilience of nurses in Wales. Methods: A mixed methods design consisting of a purposely-designed questionnaire and analysis of free text responses exploring perceptions of resilience and work environments was employed (December 2016). Participants included Registered Nurses (N = 1459) from across Wales, quantitative and qualitative responses including 8,000 free-text comments (over 89,000 words), were descriptively analysed utilising “Smart Survey”, SPSS, Excel and Microsoft Word and shared with stakeholders (March 2018). Findings The number and scope of adversities experienced will be discussed, within the context of recent research and policy. First, environmental then individual adversities including factors that can increase the risks for nurses. Then critical tipping/turning points and personal thresholds. The large sample, volume, and depth of disclosures made the adversities more easily detected, leaving no doubt concerning the demanding and high-risk nature of nurses’ work. Conclusion: These unique insights concerning adversities experienced by nurses within the environment that they respond to it, can inform practice, education, policy and research. Even if nurses have high intrinsic resilience resources if their external environment is poor, their risks will be increased; knowing these risks is key to appropriate interventions being instigated. More broadly, this improved understanding can help nurses’ resilience and lead to better environmental support for nurses striving to deliver quality care.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Unpublished
Schools:	Healthcare Sciences
Last Modified:	10 Nov 2023 10:45
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/162284

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