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Resilience and influential factors in critical care nurses: A literature review
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Ehsan Khalilipur *1   , Reza Kiani1 , Mehdi Daliri Rezagholi Gheshlaghi1 , Mona Yadollahi2 , Hamideh Khesali2 , Raheleh Kaviani2 , Azadeh Afzalnia1 , Farzad Kamali3 , Maryam Hajimolaali1 , Sara Tayyebi Hasanpour1 |
1- Cardiovascular Research Center, Rajaie Cardiovascular Institute, Iran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
2- Echocardiography Research Center, Rajaie Cardiovascular Institute, Iran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
3- Cardiac Electrophysiology Research Center, Rajaie Cardiovascular Institute, Iran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran |
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Abstract
Aim. This research aimed to identify and analyze the factors affecting resilience in nurses working in Intensive Care Units (ICUs) in Iran.
Background. Resilience is defined as the ability of individuals to resist, adapt, and recover from shocks and stresses while maintaining their functions. This concept is influenced by individual characteristics such as hope, optimism, and coping strategies, as well as social and environmental factors like social support, community cohesion, and effective governance, which play a key role in shaping resilience.
Methodology. In this review study, the keywords resilience, nurses, and intensive care unit, along with their English equivalents, were used. The Persian databases utilized included SID, MagIran, IranMedex, and the database of scientific journals of medical universities in the country. International databases included PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science, and the Google Scholar search engine was also used. Ultimately, 20 articles were evaluated in the study.
Findings. Resilience in ICU nurses is a vital construction influenced by various factors. To improve nurses' resilience, interventions should be comprehensive, targeting both individual and organizational factors.
Conclusion. Regular assessment of nurses' resilience levels and monitoring the effectiveness of interventions through continuous qualitative and quantitative research are essential to ensure that strategies adapt to the changing needs of this critical group of healthcare personnel. This approach will not only improve the mental health of nurses but also directly lead to an enhancement in the quality of healthcare and the sustainability of the nursing workforce in the future. |
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| Keywords: Resilience, Nurse, Intensive Care Unit |
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Cardiovascular
Received: 2025/10/27 | Accepted: 2024/03/20 | Published: 2024/10/26 | ePublished: 2024/10/26
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