EFFECTIVENESS OF A STRUCTURED RESILIENCE TRAINING PROGRAM IN IMPROVING STRESS MANAGEMENT, COPING STRATEGIES, AND MENTAL WELLNESS AMONG NURSING INTERNS.

Author Name: 1. Dr. (Mrs) Deeptika Naincy Kushwaha

Volume/Issue: 06/12

Country: India

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/06.2026-39464739/UIJIR

Affiliation:

1. Associate Professor, Govt College of Nursing, Ambikapur, Surguja, CG, India

ABSTRACT

Nursing interns face high levels of stress, burnout, and mental health challenges due to the demands of transitioning from theoretical learning to clinical practice. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured resilience training program in improving stress management, coping strategies, and mental wellness among nursing interns. The primary objectives of the study were to 1. To assess the impact of the structured resilience training program on the perceived stress levels of nursing interns during their clinical rotations. 2. To examine the effect of the resilience training program on coping strategies used by nursing interns during their clinical rotations. 3. To evaluate the effectiveness of the resilience training program in preventing burnout and enhancing mental wellness in nursing interns during their clinical rotations. 4. To gather qualitative feedback from nursing interns regarding their experiences with the resilience training program, including perceived benefits and challenges. Methods: A quasi-experimental pre-test/post-test design was employed, involving 110 nursing interns from a single healthcare facility. Participants were randomly assigned to an experimental group (n = 55), which received the resilience training program, and a control group (n = 55), which received no additional intervention. Data were collected using standardized questionnaires, including the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), Coping Strategies Inventory (CSI), Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), and the Warwick Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale (WEMWBS). Results: The experimental group showed significant improvements in all key outcomes ; Stress: A 20.4% reduction in perceived stress (p < 0.001), Coping Strategies: A 20.3% improvement in coping strategies (p < 0.001), Burnout: A 16% reduction in burnout (p < 0.001), Mental Wellness: A 10.6% increase in mental wellness (p < 0.001). Conclusions: The study demonstrated that a structured resilience training program is highly effective in reducing stress, improving coping strategies, preventing burnout, and enhancing mental wellness among nursing interns. Nursing Interns, Resilience Training, Stress, Burnout, Coping Strategies, Mental Wellness, Healthcare Professionals, Nursing Education.

Key words: Resilience, Stress Management, Coping Strategies