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Roney LN, Rankin G, Robertson B, Budd T, Zaino K, Sylvestre V, Brown J, Parkosewich J. Caring through crisis: The professional quality of pediatric nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic. J Pediatr Nurs 2024:S0882-5963(24)00281-1. [PMID: 39129084 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2024.07.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2024] [Revised: 07/20/2024] [Accepted: 07/21/2024] [Indexed: 08/13/2024]
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PURPOSE This study described pediatric nurses' professional quality of life during COVID-19 and explored demographic/clinical practice factors independently associated with compassion satisfaction (CS), burnout (BO), and secondary traumatic stress (STS). DESIGN AND METHODS The Relational Caring Complexity Theory was used. This study employed a cross-sectional, descriptive, correlational design to describe professional quality of life of pediatric nurses (demographic questionnaire and ProQOL 5 measure) working during the COVID-19 pandemic. RESULTS From 150 pediatric nurses, the mean scores were CS 40.8 (± 4.8), BO 22.6 (± 4.7), and STS 22.8 (± 5.8). Results of the multiple regression revealed that two variables, deployed to the same unit versus not deployed (β = 2.424, p = .02) and currently practicing in perioperative/ambulation settings versus intensive care (β = -0.272, p = .03), were independently associated with CS. Deployed to the same unit versus not deployed was found to be independently and significantly associated with BO (β = -0.28, p = .005). The number of patients cared for with COVID-19 (β = 0.196, p = .03) was significantly associated with STS. CONCLUSIONS While the overall response was positive, these nurses were more likely to experience BO when deployed to the same area (likely a COVID-19 adult unit) and STS as they cared for more patients with COVID-19. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Leaders should be aware of the impact of caring in times of crisis. Decentralized staffing may help meet emergent needs on a particular shift, but ensuring deployed nurses are well-supported is vital.
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- Linda Nancy Roney
- Fairfield University/ Yale New Haven Children's Hospital, Department- Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, 1073 N Benson Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, United States of America.
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- Boston Medical Center, Department: Meninio 5 Medical ICU A, 1 Boston Medical Center Pl, Boston, MA 02118, United States of America.
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- Yale New Haven Children's Hospital, Department- 7-W Pediatric Hematology/Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplant, 20 York Street, New Haven, CT, United States of America.
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- Yale New Haven Children's Hospital, Department- 7-2 pediatric surgery/7-Medicine/cardiac, 20 York Street, New Haven, CT, United States of America.
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- Yale New Haven Children's Hospital, Department- Pediatric Medicine/Surgery, 267 Grant Street, Bridgeport, CT, United States of America.
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- Yale New Haven Children's Hospital, Department: Neonatal ICU, 20 York Street, New Haven, CT, United States of America.
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- Yale New Haven Children's Hospital, Department- Neonatal ICU/Pediatrics, 267 Grant Street, Bridgeport, CT, United States of America.
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- Yale New Haven Hospital, Department- Nursing Research, 20 York Street, New Haven, CT, United States of America
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Mäkinen M, Jaakonsalo E, Saarivainio R, Koskiniemi J, Renholm M. The effects of mindfulness training for emergency department and intermediate care unit nurses. Appl Nurs Res 2024; 76:151770. [PMID: 38641379 DOI: 10.1016/j.apnr.2024.151770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2023] [Revised: 08/31/2023] [Accepted: 02/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/21/2024]
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AIM The aim of this study was to determine the effects of mindfulness and self-compassion skills on the experienced stress and work satisfaction of emergency department (ED) and intermediate care unit employees. METHODS All ED and intermediate care unit employees in the study hospital were invited to participate in an introductory lecture about mindfulness, compassion, and the intervention in January 2020. After the lecture, it was possible to enroll in training. This training was postponed due to Covid-19 and started in October 2020. RESULTS The most important findings of this study are that instructor-led mindfulness training, and the regular use of a smartphone mindfulness application can significantly reduce stress and burnout and promote mindfulness and well-being of ED and intermediate care unit personnel. CONCLUSIONS This study shows that compact mindfulness training via innovative digital technology has a positive effect in reducing ED and intermediate care unit employees stress and burnout, while improving mindfulness and well-being, and this is consistent with the wider literature. KEY FINDINGS The regular practice of smartphone-guided mindfulness can reduce stress and burnout, as well as promote mindfulness and well-being among ED and intermediate care unit employees.
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- Marja Mäkinen
- Department of Emergency Medicine and Services, Helsinki University Hospital and University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.
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- Department of Emergency Medicine and Services, Helsinki University Hospital and University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Emergency Medicine and Services, Helsinki University Hospital and University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Management of the Joint Authority, Nursing Management, Helsinki University Hospital and University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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Callis AB, Saul T, Bindler RJ. The Impact of Moral Injury on Self-reported Work Performance in Hospital Nurses Following the Global Pandemic Surge. J Nurs Adm 2024; 54:177-183. [PMID: 38381573 DOI: 10.1097/nna.0000000000001404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to determine relationships between moral injury (MI) and self-reported nurse work performance (NWP) among hospital nurses after the COVID-19 pandemic surges. BACKGROUND Previously studied in the military, nurse MI became evident due to the pandemic. No previous studies have examined the impact of MI on NWP. Few studies have attended to how MI in nurses can be addressed by nursing leadership. METHODS A convenience sample of 191 nurses from 7 hospitals in Southern California participated in a multisite correlational survey-design study. RESULTS Significant levels of MI occurred in 57% (n = 114) of participants. Increased levels of MI were a significant predictor of decreased levels of self-reported NWP. Younger and less experienced nurses reported greater levels of MI. CONCLUSIONS This study relates MI in nurses to NWP. There is a need for further research to assist nursing administrators in ameliorating MI in nurses and in preparing for the impact of MI on the nursing workforce in future emergent situations.
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- Annette Browning Callis
- Author Affiliations: Professor and Director of Graduate Nursing (Dr Callis), Vanguard University, Costa Mesa; Director of Research (Dr Saul), Providence Southern California Region, Irvine; and Biostatistician (Dr Bindler), Independent Contractor, Providence Southern California Region, Irvine, California; and Research Investigator (Dr Bindler), College of Nursing, Washington State University-Spokane
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Xu Z, Zhao B, Zhang Z, Wang X, Jiang Y, Zhang M, Li P. Prevalence and associated factors of secondary traumatic stress in emergency nurses: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur J Psychotraumatol 2024; 15:2321761. [PMID: 38426665 PMCID: PMC10911249 DOI: 10.1080/20008066.2024.2321761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024] Open
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Background: Nurses in emergency departments are at a high risk of experiencing secondary traumatic stress because of their frequent exposure to trauma patients and high-stress environments.Objective: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to determine the overall prevalence of secondary traumatic stress among emergency nurses and to identify the contributing factors.Method: We conducted a systematic search for cross-sectional studies in databases such as PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, CINAHL, Wanfang Database, and China National Knowledge Internet up to October 21, 2023. The Joanna Briggs Institute's appraisal checklists for prevalence and analytical cross-sectional studies were used for quality assessment. Heterogeneity among studies was assessed using Cochrane's Q test and the I2 statistic. A random effects model was applied to estimate the pooled prevalence of secondary traumatic stress, and subgroup analyses were performed to explore sources of heterogeneity. Descriptive analysis summarized the associated factors.Results: Out of 345 articles retrieved, 14 met the inclusion criteria, with 11 reporting secondary traumatic stress prevalence. The pooled prevalence of secondary traumatic stress among emergency nurses was 65% (95% CI: 58%-73%). Subgroup analyses indicated the highest prevalence in Asia (74%, 95% CI: 72%-77%), followed by North America (59%, 95% CI: 49%-72%) and Europe (53%, 95% CI: 29%-95%). Nine studies identified associated factors, including personal, work-related, and social factors. In the subgroup of divided by recruitment period, emergency department nurses in the COVID-19 outbreak period had a higher prevalence of secondary traumatic stress (70%, 95% CI: 62%-78%).Conclusions: Secondary traumatic stress prevalence is notably high among emergency department nurses, with significant regional variations and period differences. The factors affecting secondary traumatic stress also varied across studies. Future research should focus on improving research designs and sample sizes to pinpoint risk factors and develop prevention strategies.Registration: PROSPERO CRD42022301167.
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- Zhiyong Xu
- School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Emergency, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Nursing, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, People’s Republic of China
- Nursing Theory & Practice Innovation Research Center, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Emergency, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Nursing, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, People’s Republic of China
- Nursing Theory & Practice Innovation Research Center, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Emergency, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Nursing, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, People’s Republic of China
- Nursing Theory & Practice Innovation Research Center, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Emergency, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Nursing, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, People’s Republic of China
- Nursing Theory & Practice Innovation Research Center, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, People’s Republic of China
- Shandong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Jinan, People’s Republic of China
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Dixit P, Srivastava SP, Tiwari SK, Chauhan S, Bishnoi R. Compassion satisfaction, burnout, and secondary traumatic stress among nurses after the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Ind Psychiatry J 2024; 33:54-61. [PMID: 38853793 PMCID: PMC11155655 DOI: 10.4103/ipj.ipj_45_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Revised: 04/21/2023] [Accepted: 04/27/2023] [Indexed: 06/11/2024] Open
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Background Nurses frequently experience compassion fatigue and burnout, which impact their personal lives and patient care. The COVID-19 pandemic additionally caused stress, uncertainty, and fear of death among healthcare professionals. Aim To assess professional quality of life (ProQoL) among nurses after the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Material and Methods A web-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 203 nurses using a purposive sampling technique in the month of September to December 2021. Data were collected using a self-administered ProQoL scale version 5. Statistical Analysis Descriptive and inferential statistics were used. Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, Mann-Whitney U, and Kruskal-Wallis H test were used. Bivariate correlations were used to correlate the main variables. Multiple linear regression analysis was also performed. Results The majority of the nurses reported a moderate level of compassion satisfaction (CS) (62.6%), burnout (BO) (66.0%), and secondary traumatic stress (STS) (63.1%). Residence and education emerged as a factor whether the nurses experienced BO or STS, respectively. Additionally, CS negatively correlated with BO (r = -0.732: P < 0.001) and STS (r = -0.141: p-0.04). Conclusions The majority of the nurses experienced moderate levels of CS, BO, and STS after the second wave of the COVID-19 crisis and nurse patient-ratio emerged as a significant factor to predict CS, BO, or STS. Hence, effective measures need to be implemented by hospital administration to enhance the nurses' satisfaction and reduce fatigue and burnout.
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- Priyanshi Dixit
- Department of Nursing Services, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Nursing Tutor, Yatharth Nursing College and Paramedical Institute, Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Nursing Tutor, Yatharth Nursing College and Paramedical Institute, Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Nursing Services, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Kachie ADT, Zhou L, Quansah PE, Xu X, Epalle TM, Ngajie BN. Role demands and turnover intention among Covid-19 frontline nurses: The mediating and moderating roles of compassion fatigue and spiritual leadership. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0289888. [PMID: 37561736 PMCID: PMC10414576 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0289888] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2023] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/12/2023] Open
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The working conditions created by the Covid-19 pandemic have been proven to amplify frontline nurses' desire to leave their profession in recent years; thus, exploring new causing variables is vital. This cross-sectional study examined role demands' direct and indirect effects on turnover intention through compassion fatigue and tested the various dimensions of spiritual leadership as moderators on the relationship between compassion fatigue and turnover intention. A total of 527 valid responses were collected from frontline nurses working in designated hospitals across Zhejiang province in China using a survey questionnaire. The outcomes from the hierarchical regression analysis indicated that role demands positively and significantly impacted turnover intention and compassion fatigue. Besides, compassion fatigue significantly and positively affected turnover intention and mediated its relationship with role demands. However, vision and altruistic love moderated the relationship between compassion fatigue and turnover intention, which was not true for the dimension hope/faith. This study's findings are a steppingstone for medical firms' managers and policymakers in demonstrating the likelihood of frontline nurses developing turnover thoughts arising from ambiguous and conflicting roles and the emotional strain from patients' burdens. Furthermore, an exemplary implementation of spiritual leadership could help enhance nurses' sense of calling and membership, essential in embracing the organization's vision and achieving its goals.
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- Arielle Doris Tetgoum Kachie
- Centre for Medical Insurance, Hospital Management and Health Policy Research, School of Management, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu province, China
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- Centre for Medical Insurance, Hospital Management and Health Policy Research, School of Management, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu province, China
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- School of Management, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu province, China
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- Department of Computer Engineering, School of International Business, Zhejiang International Studies University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China
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- School of English Language and Culture, Zhejiang International Studies University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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Hăisan A, Hogaș S, Măirean C, Punei MO, Volovăț SR, Hogaș M, Kantor C, Cimpoeșu D. Compassion fatigue and compassion satisfaction among Romanian emergency medicine personnel. Front Med (Lausanne) 2023; 10:1189294. [PMID: 37554501 PMCID: PMC10406243 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2023.1189294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/10/2023] Open
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Background Contemporary scientific literature has emphasized two specific aspects of healthcare professionals: compassion satisfaction and compassion fatigue. In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has placed significant strain on health systems and healthcare workers, the Russian-Ukrainian crisis appears to have a magnifying effect, particularly on mental health. Methods The aim of the present study was to investigate the relationship between threat perception, daily worries, and professional quality of life in a sample of Emergency Medicine Personnel during two major events mentioned above. The sample included 372 participants (56.7% nurses and 43.3% physicians) from emergency units in five county hospitals in the Eastern region of Romania. Results The study revealed that threats related to the pandemic were positively linked to secondary traumatic stress, and daily worries were positively linked to both secondary traumatic stress and burnout. Threats generated by the war did not manifest a direct relation with any of the indicators of professional quality of life, but daily worries generated by war positively predicted both secondary traumatic stress and burnout. Conclusion Both the pandemic, which involved cumulative exposure, and the war, which involved a lower and more distant level of exposure, had the potential to generate worries and predict a low quality of life. However, our results did not reveal any association between threats, worries, and compassion satisfaction. As a result, this positive indicator of quality of life remained stable despite the presence of threats and worries.
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- Anca Hăisan
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, Iași, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, Iași, Romania
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- Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, Iași, Romania
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- Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, Iași, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, Iași, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, Iași, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, Iași, Romania
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Wang QL, Liu LL, Liu CR, Zhu QS, Ren ZY, Gang TT, Zhou CY, Li QP, Chen X, Han BR. 'Internet+' comprehensive nursing training course in the post-epidemic era-an exploration of the mixed teaching mode: a randomized trial. Front Med (Lausanne) 2023; 10:1152732. [PMID: 37448807 PMCID: PMC10336544 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2023.1152732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Objective To explore the effect of the application of the 'Internet+' nursing teaching mode on the comprehensive teaching 'Fundamentals of Nursing'. Trial design Parallel design and convenient sampling were used to select vocational nursing students from the Nursing College of Capital Medical University. Methods Selected students were randomly divided into two groups. The control group consisted of 30 students in Grade 2020 higher vocational nursing education (traditional teaching mode). The observation group consisted of 30 students in Grade 2021 higher vocational nursing education (Internet+ mixed teaching mode). Training assessment results, automatic learning ability, professional identity, and satisfaction were compared between the two groups. Results Compared with the control group, the students in the observation group scored higher in the following operation practices: venous blood sampling, intradermal injection, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), sputum aspiration, and putting on and taking off robes (84.01 ± 0.87 vs. 92.14 ± 1.23; 91.41 ± 0.82 vs. 96.86 ± 0.27; 87.56 ± 0.31 vs. 93.91 ± 2.79; 88.11 ± 0.51 vs. 93.75 ± 0.29; and 82.29 ± 0.29 vs. 90.96 ± 0.34, respectively, with p < 0.05 for all scores). The total scores for autonomous learning ability and subjective satisfaction were also higher in the observation group compared with the control group (82.98 ± 4.72 vs. 93.17 ± 5.01 and 96.67% vs. 90.00%, respectively, with p < 0.05 for all scores). Conclusion In the post-epidemic era, the 'Internet+ hybrid teaching mode' was applied to comprehensive nursing teaching. This changed the traditional education mode, which focuses only on professional knowledge. The 'Internet+' teaching mode results showed that the professional, ideological, and political courses exhibited the same value guidance, which improved students' independent learning ability, practical operation ability, professional identity, and satisfaction.
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- Qing-Ling Wang
- Department of Emergency, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Emergency, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- School of Economics and Management, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, China
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- Education Division, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Education Division, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Education Division, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Education Division, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Nursing, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Nursing, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Nursing, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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Hui L, Garnett A, Oleynikov C, Boamah SA. Compassion fatigue in healthcare providers during the COVID-19 pandemic: a scoping review protocol. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e069843. [PMID: 37258070 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-069843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted the psychological health and well-being of healthcare providers. An amplification in chronic stressors, workload and fatalities may have increased the risk of compassion fatigue and disrupted the quality of patient care. Although current studies have explored the general psychological status of healthcare providers during the COVID-19 pandemic, few have focused on compassion fatigue. The purpose of this review is to explore the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on compassion fatigue in healthcare providers and the repercussions of compassion fatigue on patient care. METHODS AND ANALYSIS This scoping review will follow Joanna Briggs Institute and Arksey and O'Malley scoping review methodology. Comprehensive searches will be conducted in the following relevant databases: MEDLINE (Ovid), PsycINFO (Ovid), Embase (Ovid), CINAHL, Scopus, Web of Science. To expand the search, reference lists of included studies will be handsearched for additional relevant studies. Included studies must report on the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on compassion fatigue in healthcare providers and have been published in English since January 2020. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION This review does not require research ethics board approval. By examining the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on compassion fatigue in healthcare providers, this scoping review can offer important insight into the possible risks, protective factors and strategies to support healthcare providers' psychological health and patient care amidst persisting stressful conditions.
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- Lucy Hui
- Medical Sciences, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
- School of Kinesiology, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Nursing, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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