Psychosocial Health of Health Professions Students: A Concept Analysis.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-7-2026
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Enrollment as a student in a health professions program is reported to be stressful and to impact psychosocial health (PH).
PURPOSE: A concept analysis of PH was conducted using Rodgers' method in the context of these programs.
METHODS: Independent, blinded PRISMA review of 3719 works revealed 35 relevant studies. Narrative summary tables were derived based on evidence synthesis. Antecedents, attributes, consequences, a model case, and a conceptual model were identified.
RESULTS: Pre-conditioned by students' developmental, social, and environmental characteristics, attributes of PH were: (1) mental health, stress, coping, locus of control; (2) resilience, emotional intelligence, mindfulness, hope; (3) self-esteem; (4) social support; (5) physical health, self-care; (6) academic work-life balance; and (7) academic pressure, workload, external influences.
CONCLUSIONS: PH has tangible impacts on academic and clinical performance. Efforts by educators and practicing clinicians to enhance students' PH make a difference.
ISSN
1538-9855
Published In/Presented At
Fairchild, R. M., Johnson, J., Cluver, T. B., Tully, S., Cordova, L., & Whitecavage, S. (2026). Psychosocial Health of Health Professions Students: A Concept Analysis. Nurse educator, 10.1097/NNE.0000000000002101. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1097/NNE.0000000000002101
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
41498643
Department(s)
Patient Care Services / Nursing
Document Type
Article