A systematic review of qualitative research exploring resilience in Academia.

TL;DR

Systematic review of 13 qualitative studies examining resilience among academic staff identifies factors that influence resilience, barriers to its development, and strategies for enhancement. Findings support need for targeted institutional interventions to promote resilience and well-being in academia.

Key findings

• High academic workload and stress creates need for resilience-building approaches among staff
• Three main themes emerged: influences on resilience, barriers to building/sustaining resilience, and strengthening strategies
• Resilience in academic contexts remains underexplored despite its relevance to staff well-being
• Targeted resilience interventions and education programmes are recommended to address workplace stress

Why this matters at the bedside

Relevant to occupational health and institutional well-being policies; applicable to healthcare professionals in academic settings who face similar stressors and may benefit from identified resilience strategies.