(PS10-14) Enhancing Resilience and Promoting Posttraumatic Growth: A Targeted Intervention for Burnout Prevention Among Korean Nurses

Abstract Text: Psychological support programs for healthcare professionals at the forefront of combating the COVID-19 pandemic are needed not only to reduce the burnout but also to foster resilience and posttraumatic growth (PTG) of them. Based on previous studies that verified the relationship between burnout and PTG among nurses, a mechanism to promote PTG was developed into an eight-session program. This program includes enhancing physical and emotional awareness, emotional regulation, reinterpretation of stress events, promotion of positive psychological factors, and exploration of value and meaning in life. This preliminary randomized controlled trial evaluated the program's efficacy among Korean nurses at a general hospital over four weeks, with sessions twice weekly, and included a four-week follow-up. Repeated measures ANOVA showed significant increases in PTG, resilience, mental well-being, and emotional processing in the intervention group compared to controls post-intervention, with sustained levels at follow-up. Although reductions in burnout were not statistically significant, a positive trend was noted. These findings indicate that the program could serve as a robust psychological support tool for nurses during infectious disease crises like COVID-19, enhancing PTG through mechanisms such as deliberate rumination and emotional processing. Further validation is required to assess its effectiveness internationally beyond Korea.