Posttraumatic Growth as a Model to Measure and Guide Implementation of COVID-19 Recovery and Resiliency

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced leaders to reconsider the various factors that attribute to work-life balance, a healthy work environment, and resilience among nurses. Posttraumatic growth (PTG) provides a lens through which clinicians and leaders can measure, articulate, and espouse resilient recovery through unprecedented times. This article suggests the use of PTG as a framework, measured by the Posttraumatic Growth Inventory to guide leaders as they implement job-specific resiliency interventions for professional nurses. This article also suggests 3 science-based interventions intended to increase PTG. Published data support the efficacy of these interventions: resilience retreats, resilience rounds, and "The Pause," while longitudinal impacts of PTG following these interventions remain currently unknown.

ENACT study: What has helped health and social care workers maintain their mental well‐being during the COVID ‐19 pandemic?

“…However, this study is cross‐sectional, therefore, present a snapshot into understanding the impact on HSCWs. There is a need for longitudinal research to better understand the long‐term impacts of COVID‐19 on the mental well‐being of HSCWs during the recovery phase of this pandemic (Cunningham & Pfeiffer, 2022 ). There is also a need for future work to capture the experiences of diverse HSCWs (e.g.…”

Changes in Posttraumatic Growth After a Virtual Contemplative Intervention During the COVID-19 Pandemic

“…The “Compassion & Growth Workshops” provided 6 hours of live programming via Zoom video streaming 30 . Each workshop consisted of three 2-hour microretreats led by trained facilitators from Emory University, Emory Healthcare, and the University of Virginia.…”

“…The "Compassion & Growth Workshops" provided 6 hours of live programming via Zoom video streaming. 30 Each workshop consisted of three 2-hour microretreats led by trained facilitators from Emory University, Emory Healthcare, and the University of Virginia. The microretreats were developed from evidencebased contemplative practices known to enhance coping and overall well-being among nurses.…”

“…The microretreats were developed from evidencebased contemplative practices known to enhance coping and overall well-being among nurses. [30][31][32][33][34][35] To understand the psychological construct of compassion as a motivating, energizing factor that is distinct from empathic resonance and empathic distress. 2.…”

“…Each workshop consisted of three 2-hour microretreats led by trained facilitators from Emory University, Emory Healthcare, and the University of Virginia. The microretreats were developed from evidence-based contemplative practices known to enhance coping and overall well-being among nurses 30-35 Table 1. presents a general outline of topic areas and microretreat series objectives.…”