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Effects of online positive psychology interventions on well-being and psychological resilience in nurses and other healthcare professionals: systematic review
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| Year of publication | 2026 |
| Type | Appeared in Conference without Proceedings |
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| Description | Title: Effects of online positive psychology interventions on well-being and psychological resilience in nurses and other healthcare professionals: systematic review Aim Healthcare professionals face increasing psychological challenges, creating a need for effective and sustainable interventions. This systematic review evaluated the effectiveness of eHealth interventions based on positive psychology designed to promote psychological well-being and resilience among healthcare professionals, addressing a notable gap in interventions that focus on the active cultivation of well-being rather than merely reducing distress. Methods The review is reported in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines. A comprehensive search was conducted across eight scientific databases and grey literature. Only randomized controlled trials with a focus on enhancing well-being were included, while studies targeting only stress or other negative outcomes were excluded. Risk of bias was assessed using the Revised Cochrane risk-of-bias tool for Randomized Trials (RoB 2). Results Four studies met the inclusion criteria. Three used mobile applications and one used text messaging. Intervention content, duration, and delivery formats varied. Some positive effects on psychological well-being were observed; however, methodological issues, including small sample sizes and high attrition rates, limited the strength of the findings. The scarcity of trials focusing specifically on fostering resilience, self-compassion, or gratitude highlights a conceptual gap in the literature, as many potentially relevant studies were excluded for emphasizing only symptom reduction. Conclusion eHealth interventions based on positive psychology may provide practical tools for supporting the mental well-being of healthcare professionals. However, the limited number and quality of available studies underscore the need for further research that moves beyond the mitigation of distress to actively promote psychological flourishing. Interventions that nurture positive mental states and resilience may offer a more empowering and sustainable approach for helping healthcare professionals not only to cope but to thrive in their demanding roles. |
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