Resilience-Building Interventions and Advanced Life Support Competency for Emergency Nurses in Palestinian Hospitals: A Scoping Review
Saqr Alkorom, Mei-Chan Chong, Noor Hasliza Che Seman, Ibrahim AqtamBackground
Emergency nurses in Palestinian hospitals operate under chronic stress related to political instability, resource constraints, and high trauma exposure. These conditions may affect both psychological resilience and Advanced Life Support (ALS) competency, yet the evidence base remains unclear. This scoping review sought to map the available body of literature about psychological resilience and ALS competency among emergency nurses in Palestine, identify gaps in research, and determine the relationship between psychological resilience and ALS competency, which is the core focus of this review.
Methods
Following PRISMA-ScR guidelines and JBI scoping review methodology, a comprehensive search of seven electronic databases and grey literature was conducted for studies published between January 2000 and January 2026. Two reviewers independently screened studies and extracted data using a standardized, pilot-tested charting form. Findings were synthesized descriptively using narrative synthesis organized around the review objectives.
Results
From 1,292 records identified, 18 studies met inclusion criteria. Most studies were descriptive or correlational (94.4%). Burnout prevalence among emergency nurses ranged from 64% to 72.9%, and substantial gaps in ALS/BLS knowledge were reported, including low accuracy in resuscitation sequence identification (26.6%). Only one intervention study was identified, evaluating simulation-based BLS training. No studies were found that assessed resilience-based or comprehensive programs which address psychological wellbeing and clinical competency issues. There were no studies that specifically analyzed the connection between psychological resilience and competency in ALS.
Conclusion
The existing literature on Palestinian emergency nurses is dominated by descriptive studies, with a marked absence of intervention research. Despite documented psychological distress and clinical competency gaps, no studies have evaluated psychological resilience-focused or integrated interventions. This review highlights critical evidence gaps and provides a foundation for future intervention-oriented research.