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Wisdom and Wellbeing Program [Title Slide]

Abstract

The presented program is an evidenced-based and evidence-informed program to help the health care workforce be their best together. Full health system implementation followed a pilot-test and program evaluation in a high-stress unit. The program is constructed on three pillars that address and integrate individual, team, and organizational factors: (1) Peer support; (2) Resilience; and (3) Optimization of the systems in which people work.

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Summary: The Wisdom, Wellbeing, and Peer Support Program is an evidenced-based and evidence-informed program to help the healthcare workforce be their best together. The three program pillars address and integrate individual, team, and organizational factors: (1) Peer support; (2) Resilience; and (3) Optimization of the systems in which people work.

Author Details

Richard J. Westphal, PhD, RN, FAAN and Margaret Plews-Ogan, MD

Sigma Membership

Beta Kappa

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Other

Research Approach

Translational Research/Evidence-based Practice

Keywords:

Workforce, Stress, Coping, Well-being, Peer Support

Conference Name

Creating Healthy Work Environments

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Austin, Texas, USA and Virtual

Conference Year

2023

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Review Type

Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2025-10-15

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Wisdom, Wellbeing, and Peer Support Program: Addressing System-Based and Individual Job Stress

Austin, Texas, USA and Virtual

The presented program is an evidenced-based and evidence-informed program to help the health care workforce be their best together. Full health system implementation followed a pilot-test and program evaluation in a high-stress unit. The program is constructed on three pillars that address and integrate individual, team, and organizational factors: (1) Peer support; (2) Resilience; and (3) Optimization of the systems in which people work.

Detailed abstract is attached to this item record.