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Review
. 2016 Dec;38(12):1236-1241.
doi: 10.1080/0142159X.2016.1210111. Epub 2016 Aug 30.

Which educational interventions improve healthcare professionals' resilience?

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Review

Which educational interventions improve healthcare professionals' resilience?

David Rogers. Med Teach. 2016 Dec.

Abstract

Introduction: This literature review summarizes the current evidence on educational interventions to develop healthcare worker resilience.

Methods: Electronic databases were systematically searched using the search terms: education OR training OR medical students AND resilience. The initial search was refined using criteria including population (healthcare students and professionals), interventions (educational), and outcome (resilience changes).

Results: Resilience has been defined and measured in various ways. The following educational interventions to develop resilience were identified: resilience workshops, small group problem solving, reflection, cognitive behavioral training, mindfulness and relaxation training, and mentoring.

Conclusions: The strongest evidence was for using resilience workshops, cognitive behavioral training, or a combination of interventions. The literature is sometimes conflicting suggesting that developing resilience is a complex process, and our understanding is not fully developed.

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