Cope Vicki, Jones Bronwyn, Hendricks Joyce
Collegian. 2016;23(1):87-95. doi: 10.1016/j.colegn.2014.12.001.
This study explored why nurses chose to remain in the Western Australian workforce and to develop insights into the role of resilience of nurses and to identify the key characteristics of resilience displayed by these nurses.
Nursing is a stressful profession. Prolific quantitative research which measures job stress and resilience has been implemented; however, there is a dearth of qualitative studies which hear the personal narratives as to why nurses remain and thrive in a stressful workplace.
DESIGN/METHODS: Vignettes of nursing resilience reveal underlying themes of resilience where personal stories and events are presented as narrative. Portraiture recognises the inherent value of the nurses' stories giving attention to the nature of their resilience. Interpretation illuminates the portraits or verbal canvasses of the told experience, reflecting success and positivity despite disarray in healthcare settings.
RESULTS/FINDINGS: Eight themes were identified. The portraits highlight a sometimes imperceptible theme of resilience within nursing. Nurses are resilient; they rely on the social support of colleagues, family and friends to continue to bear their mantle of responsibility. They take pride in their work and accomplishments and give to others altruistically. They laugh, they love nursing and they keep the needs of their patients, clients, residents or students foremost.
This paper describes the hallmarks of resilience demonstrated by nurses. Resilience and its relationship to coping in times of adversity are captured within the portraits presented.
本研究探讨了护士选择留在西澳大利亚劳动力队伍中的原因，深入了解护士复原力的作用，并确定这些护士所展现的复原力的关键特征。
护理是一项压力较大的职业。已经开展了大量衡量工作压力和复原力的定量研究；然而，缺乏定性研究来倾听关于护士为何在压力较大的工作场所中留任并茁壮成长的个人叙述。
设计/方法：护理复原力的小故事揭示了复原力的潜在主题，其中个人故事和事件以叙述形式呈现。画像法认识到护士故事的内在价值，关注其复原力的本质。解读阐明了所讲述经历的画像或文字描述，反映了尽管医疗环境混乱但仍取得的成功和积极方面。
结果/发现：确定了八个主题。这些画像突出了护理工作中有时难以察觉的复原力主题。护士具有复原力；他们依靠同事、家人和朋友的社会支持来继续承担责任。他们为自己的工作和成就感到自豪，并无私地给予他人。他们欢笑，热爱护理工作，并将患者、客户、居民或学生的需求放在首位。
本文描述了护士所展现的复原力的特点。所呈现的画像体现了复原力及其在逆境中与应对方式的关系。
