Presenting a Model of Occupational Resilience among Nurses in Hospitals of Fars Province
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Career resilience, Hospital, Fars ProvinceAbstract
In the domain of human behavior, resilience is often considered a trait associated with character, personality, and the capacity to cope with adversity. In this article, resilience refers to the capability, flexibility, and the ability to regain composure or return to a normal state after encountering severe stress and challenges. The aim of this study was to present a model of occupational resilience among nurses in hospitals of Fars Province. This research, conducted as a survey-based study, employed a qualitative approach. In the qualitative phase, using content analysis methodology, data were collected and analyzed through interviews with experts and academic specialists in the field relevant to the research topic. The sample size in this phase could not be predetermined and sampling continued until theoretical saturation was reached, which occurred after conducting interviews with 11 participants. Participants were purposefully and voluntarily recruited for this study. Data were gathered through interviews, and the validity and reliability of the qualitative research were confirmed through appropriate coding. The findings of this study in the qualitative section led to the identification of seven antecedent categories, including individual factors, organizational factors, occupational factors, support, compensation and benefits, managerial factors, and training. Additionally, five consequent categories were identified: job satisfaction, empathy and interaction, commitment and responsibility, productivity and efficiency, and emotional regulation. This study can contribute to improving work conditions and enhancing the occupational resilience of nurses, and offers recommendations to managers and policymakers in the health care sector.
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