THURS-100 - Evaluating Digital Health Interventions for Enhancing Coping Mechanisms Among Healthcare Workers: A Systematic Review
Thursday, April 23, 2026
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM PST
Location: Plaza Foyer, Plaza Level
Area of Responsibility: Area IV: Evaluation and Research Keywords: Health Promotion@@@Dissemination and implementation@@@Evidence-Based Practice@@@Technology@@@Workforce Development, Subcompetencies: 4.5.4 Translate findings into practice and interventions. 5.1 Identify a current or emerging health issue requiring policy, systems, or environmental , 4.5.2 Disseminate findings. Research or Practice: Research
Doctoral Assistant University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Describe the types of digital health interventions used to enhance coping mechanisms and resilience among healthcare workers.
Evaluate the quality of digital health intervention research and explain how study design influences intervention effectiveness, and adoption.
Analyze the implications of digital health intervention for future program design, policy formulation, and professional practice in promoting positive coping mechanism among healthcare professionals
Brief Abstract Summary: Discover how digital health interventions can strengthen coping mechanism and resilience among healthcare workers. This systematic review analyzed 2,669 studies, of which only 12 met the inclusion criteria to assess the quality of the interventions and their effectiveness. The emergent of themes such as type of intervention, effectiveness and target outcomes from study findings indicates that indeed there are digital tools that reduces stress and promote positive coping mechanism.
Learn why only half of the studies were of high quality standard, and why digital tools alone are insufficient. Gain valuable insights into how there is a need for healthcare institutions and policy makers to invest in evidence-based digital health platforms, ensure these tools are accessible to diverse workforce, and actively promote digital literacy among staff to encourage adoption.
Detailed abstract description: This session is valuable to public health professionals, educators, administrators, and policymakers seeking innovative, scalable strategies that enhance provider well-being and strengthen patient care.
By attending, you stand to gain; - insights into how digital health interventions can be integrated into organizational health initiatives, to contribute to a more healthier and resilient workforce.
- knowledge on the best practices for selecting, adapting, and implementing digital interventions to promote positive coping mechanism among healthcare workers.
- insights into the challenges of research design and quality, and how these impact adoption and scalability.
