Development of Positive Psychological Capital Improvement Program for Nurses working in a Long-term Care Hospital

Introduction The aim of this study was to develop and evaluate a program to improve positive Psychological Capital (PsyCap) among nurses working in long-term care hospitals. Methods A nonequivalent control group pretest-posttest design was employed. The participants included 27 nurses in the experimental group and 26 in the control group. The program, designed to enhance hope, optimism, self-efficacy, and resilience, was developed based on the positive Psychological Capital Intervention (PCI) model using the ADDIE process (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation). Results The developed program focused on contemplation, sharing experiences, and identifying strengths. The intervention demonstrated significant positive effects on professional quality of life, specifically increasing compassion satisfaction and reducing burnout, as well as enhancing organizational commitment. Discussion This study delineates the development process and the effectiveness of a PsyCap improvement program tailored for long-term care nurses. The program is expected to make a meaningful contribution to improving the professional quality of life and organizational commitment within this nursing demographic. Conclusion The findings indicate that the intervention effectively fosters a positive psychological state and improves work quality among nurses. These results encourage further research into its impact on various work environment outcomes.