Examining the Delivery of an Online Adaptation of ACT Training in the Workplace for Nursing Professionals: A Feasibility Study
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Clinical Trial
Abstract: Background: Poor mental health is a major contributor to absenteeism and turnover among nurses. Psychological flexibility may act as a protective factor for work-related well-being. This early-phase feasibility study explored the delivery of an online adaptation of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) training for UK nursing professionals. Methods: A self-guided, 4-week online adaptation of an ACT training course was delivered via Moodle. Measures of professional quality of life, work engagement, and work-related psychological flexibility were collected at baseline and post-intervention (6 weeks). Feasibility outcomes included recruitment, retention, intervention adherence, and user engagement, assessed through platform usage statistics and user experience feedback. Results: A total of 43 participants enrolled in this single-group pre–post feasibility study. Recruitment targets were met, and completion of baseline measures was high. Engagement with course content was acceptable for an early-stage digital intervention. Among the well-being outcomes, work engagement showed the clearest indication of potential measure responsiveness. Retention was acceptable for the post-intervention survey but low for the usability survey and follow-up interview, limiting further exploration of engagement drivers. Conclusions: This study supports the feasibility of delivering online ACT training to nursing professionals. Key areas for refinement were identified, including closer integration with existing workplace communication and professional development systems, ongoing stakeholder involvement across study phases, and workplace-embedded engagement mechanisms to improve retention. Future research should further explore how workplace context influences intervention acceptability in larger feasibility trials.
Source: Occupational Health
Authors: Maria Armaou, Sue Tate, Stathis Konstantinidis, Holly Blake
Language: English
Subfield: Clinical Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7110145866