Abstract
Aim
This pilot study aimed to measure the feasibility and acceptability of the nurse-manager dualistic intervention program guided by appreciative inquiry on job burnout of nurse.
Background
According to the Job Demand-Resource model, enhancing personal and work resources can alleviate job burnout. And Appreciative inquiry (AI) was an effective method to increase personal and work resources. Thus, a nurse-manager dualistic intervention program based on AI had been developed.
Methods
A pilot randomized controlled trial. The intervention group (n = 23) accepted the nurse-manager dualistic intervention program guided by appreciative inquiry on job burnout of nurse (NMDI) (lasting for 9 weeks), while the control group (n = 24) did not. Outcomes was job burnout, it tested using generalized estimated equation (GEE), to verify effectiveness. Qualitative interviews were conducted to verify feasibility and improve the NMDI program, thematic analysis was used Golaizzi seven step Analysis.
Results
The intervention group had statistically lower scores for job burnout than the control group, time effects were significant on job burnout (each p < .05). Qualitative research formed two themes, agreed on the feasibility of the NMDI program and further consideration, were identified with four subthemes, confirmed the NMDI program was feasible and effective, and can helped nurse have positive mindset.
Conclusion
The NMDI program can reduce job burnout, helped participants establish positive mindset, all participants willing to continue participating in the future.
Implications for Nursing Management:
The benefits to participating in the NMDI program traversed the individual and organization, nurse managers should support and promote this kind of program and flexible application it in daily nursing management.
Trial Registration:
This study was approved by the appropriate institutional review board, and Registration No. of Clinical Trial Center: ChiCTR 2100047974, registration date: June 28, 2021.
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