From: Exploring nurse perceptions and experiences of resilience: a meta-synthesis study
Key concepts from first-order constructs | Sub-themes | Synthesized themes |
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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 |