Scoping Review of Vicarious Post-Traumatic Growth Among Nurses: Current Knowledge and Research Gaps

作者：Yitong Cai, Ming Liu, Weixiang Luo, Jingping Zhang, Chaoran Qu · 发表于：Psychology Research and Behavior Management · 年份：2024 · DOI：10.2147/prbm.s483225 · 被引用次数：6 · 研究领域：Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research、Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout、Nursing education and management

Background: Nurses frequently experience both direct and indirect trauma, leading to significant psychological challenges. While much research has focused on the negative impacts of such trauma, less attention has been given to vicarious post-traumatic growth (VPTG). Given the high levels of indirect trauma that nurses face, understanding VPTG is crucial for mitigating its adverse effects and enhancing mental health and work efficiency. Objective: To map and synthesize the literature on vicarious post-traumatic growth and identify key knowledge gaps in vicarious post-traumatic growth research. Methods: This scoping review follows the approach proposed by Arksey and O’Malley. We conducted this scoping review using the methodology recommended by the Joanna Briggs Institute, supported by the PAGER framework. We searched 7 databases and gray literature on May 19, 2023 to obtain relevant research. Results: Finally, we included 29 studies from 9 countries. There are currently no reliable data on the incidence of vicarious post-traumatic growth among nurses worldwide. There are multiple instruments available to investigate vicarious post-traumatic growth in nurses, and the vicarious post-traumatic growth inventory is more recommended. Factors affecting nurses’ vicarious post-traumatic growth include coping styles, psychological factors, and social support. Indirect trauma exposure and vicarious post-traumatic growth coexist. There are currently three intervention strategies for vica...