Abstract
Background
Emergency Departments are stressful work environments that can adversely affect clinicians’
wellbeing. The purpose of this scoping review was to report wellness interventions
evaluated in Emergency Departments and clinicians’ experience of these interventions.
Methods
Five data bases were searched using a modification of Arksey and O’Malley’s framework.
PRISMA guidelines for scoping reviews were employed to report the findings. The review
included only peer-reviewed articles and had no date or language restrictions applied.
Results
Nine studies met inclusion criteria. Interventions included tactile massage, hypnosis,
mindfulness, happiness practice, resiliency, meditation, and video-based debriefing.
Three key themes emerged following data extraction and analysis: The value of mindfulness;
One size doesn’t fit all; and Enablers and Barriers.
Conclusions
Successful wellness programs must be relevant to Emergency Departments and staff need
to be involved in the development and application of these programs to achieve maximum
benefit. For long term benefits and sustainability, the strategies must be supported
by senior hospital management.
Keywords
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: October 31, 2022
Accepted:
October 14,
2022
Received in revised form:
October 14,
2022
Received:
July 5,
2022
Publication stage
In Press Corrected ProofIdentification
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