Skip to main content

Table 2 Synthesized themes of nurses’ resilience experience

From: Exploring nurse perceptions and experiences of resilience: a meta-synthesis study

Key concepts from first-order constructs

Sub-themes

Synthesized themes

Self-reflection A2, A3, A4, A5, A8, A11, A13, A14, A16

Focusing on the present A2, A5, A8, A9, A11, A12, A13, A14

Accept the situation not avoiding A8, A9, A11, A12, A13, A14

Believe in one’s ability A2, A5, A6, A9, A10, A12, A13, A14

Expressing their feelings honestly A2, A6, A10, A11, A13

Recognizing the warning signs of stress A5, A9, A11, A13

Pay attention to physical and emotional demands A5, A6, A8, A10, A11, A16

1. Recognizing and acknowledging the signs of adversity

I. Self-development based on one’s inner self

Trying to maintain physical health A3, A4, A11

Perceiving self-efficacy A5, A6, A9, A11, A13, A14, A15

Developing various ways of self-care A2, A3, A4, A9, A11, A13, A14, A15

Having self-confidence A5, A6, A9, A11, A13, A14, A15

Trying to control emotions A2, A5, A6, A9, A11, A13, A14, A15

Learning from others’ experience and expertise A2, A3, A4, A6, A7, A9, A10, A16

The taking on new challenge A2, A3, A4, A5, A9, A11, A13

Flexible thinking to solve an issue A2, A5, A9, A11, A12, A13, A14

Preserving and moving forward A5, A9, A11, A13, A14

2. Striving to grow themselves

 

Keeping optimistic view in life A1, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A9, A14, A15

Maintaining a sense of humor at work A3, A4, A6, A11

Gratitude for life A3, A4, A6, A7, A12

Living a life of helping others A2, A3, A4, A6, A15

Remembering good experiences from the past A1, A2, A5, A6, A15

Finding joy and pride in what they do A1, A5, A6, A11, A15

3. Accepting life positively

II. Fostering a positive attitude towards life

Living a regular and healthy life A1, A2, A5, A11

Enjoying a variety of leisure activities A1, A2, A5, A11, A13

Creating their own hobbies A1, A2, A5, A13

Developing their own personal coping behaviors A1, A2, A5, A11, A13

4. Enjoying their own life

 

Avoiding stress A1, A9, A10, A11

Keeping work-life balance A5, A6, A8, A10, A11, A12

Keep distance life from work (Setting boundaries between home and work) A5, A6, A8, A10, A11, A12

5. Staying away from stress

III. Developing personal strategies for overcoming adversity

Comfort from friendships A1, A3, A4, A5, A7, A10, A11, A12, A14, A15, A16

Getting help from family relationships A1, A3, A4, A5, A7, A11, A12, A14, A15, A16

Maintaining good relationship with colleagues A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A7, A10, A11, A12, A13, A14, A15, A16

Positive role model A1, A2, A6, A11, A12, A15

Sharing their feelings with someone whom they trust A1, A2, A5, A6, A11, A12, A13, A14, A15, A16

Get help from experts A6, A9, A12

6. Getting comfort through positive interpersonal relationships

 

Developing self for the future A2, A3, A4, A6, A7, A9, A13, A16

Preparing for new assignments A2, A3, A4, A6, A7, A9, A14, A16

Adaptation to a new situation A2, A7, A9, A13, A14, A16

Prioritizing work A5, A8, A13, A14, A15, A16

7. Planning their life for a better future

IV. Building professionalism to become a better nurse

Sense of professional pride A2, A3, A4, A6, A9, A10, A11, A12, A13, A15, A16

Value of being a nurse A2, A3, A4, A6, A9, A11, A12, A13, A15, A16

Satisfaction with career A2, A3, A4, A6, A9, A11, A13, A14, A15, A16

Passion to work A2, A3, A4, A6, A9, A10, A11, A12, A13, A15, A16

Developing their knowledge and skills A2, A3, A4, A6, A9, A12, A13, A15

8. Building self-esteem by thinking about the value of a job