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However, most existing studies have employed quantitative approaches, offering limited insight into nurses\u2019 subjective experiences of this phenomenon. This qualitative study, therefore, seeks to explore clinical nurses\u2019 lived experiences of change fatigue and the coping strategies they adopt in response. The findings are expected to inform the optimization of reform implementation, facilitate targeted support for nursing staff, and promote nurse well-being and workforce stability.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A qualitative descriptive study was adopted. Semi-structured, in-depth interviews were conducted with 17 clinical nurses between December 2025 and February 2026. Data were analyzed using Colaizzi\u2019s seven-step method to progressively develop themes and subthemes. Participants were recruited via purposive sampling.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Four overarching themes with eight subthemes were identified: (i) Change-related physical and psychological experiences; (ii) Multiple triggering factors; (iii) Negative impacts of change fatigue; (iv) Coping strategies.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Clinical nurses\u2019 experiences of change fatigue are multidimensional and complex. Management should monitor nurses\u2019 current levels of change fatigue, optimize the implementation process of reforms, strengthen support measures and nurses\u2019 psychological resources, and promote the stability of the nursing workforce and the orderly progress of healthcare reforms.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.3389\/fpsyt.2026.1878913","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,7,22]],"date-time":"2026-07-22T05:55:53Z","timestamp":1784699753000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3389\/crossmark-policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Nurses\u2019 experiences of change fatigue during healthcare reforms: a qualitative study of psychological distress, impacts, and adaptation"],"prefix":"10.3389","volume":"17","author":[{"given":"Yana","family":"Wang","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"School of Nursing, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University","place":["Guangzhou, Guangdong, China"]},{"name":"Hospital Office, 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