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Temeng E, Hewitt R, Pattinson R, Sydor A, Whybrow D, Watts T, Bundy C. Nurses' coping strategies caring for patients during severe viral pandemics: A mixed-methods systematic review. J Clin Nurs 2024; 33:242-254. [PMID: 37032642 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.16711] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2022] [Revised: 12/04/2022] [Accepted: 03/24/2023] [Indexed: 04/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Nurses play an essential role in responding to severe viral disease which bring considerable challenges to their personal and professional well-being. This subsequently can affect the delivery of care and healthcare systems' organisational capacity to respond. Understanding nurses' experiences of these challenges will help inform healthcare policies. AIM To explore the experiences and coping strategies of nurses caring for patients during severe viral disease pandemics. DESIGN A mixed-methods systematic review informed by the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) methodology. METHODS A mixed-methods systematic review. Five electronic databases Medline, CINAHL, PsychInfo, ASSIA and Scopus were searched on 4th April 2021. Results were reported in accordance with PRISMA. The findings were analysed and reported in the context of the Self-Regulatory Common-Sense Model. RESULTS In total, 71 peer-review primary research articles describing nurses' experiences of caring for patients during SARS, MERS, Swine flu H1N1, Avian influenza or SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19 published in English from 2003 to 2021 were included. We found links between nurses' perception of the health threats, their emotional reactions, and coping strategies. Perceived health threats were influenced by organisational factors including frequent changes in clinical guidelines and workplace protocols, onerous workloads and working hours, unavailability of PPE, and lack of knowledge and training in pandemic management. These impacted nurses' physical, psychological and social well-being. Nurses also reported helpful and unhelpful coping strategies to manage the health threats. CONCLUSIONS It is vital for stakeholders, policymakers, government and healthcare institutions to recognise and monitor the wider impact on healthcare workers from health emergencies. In addition, support to develop and implement effective systems and individual mechanisms to offset the anticipated impact pre and post pandemics/epidemics is needed. Our findings can inform those strategies for similar future health emergencies. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Nurses are often the first point of contact in providing direct care to patients, hence they are at high risk of being infected. The findings from this review can help managers and policymakers in developing programmes to enhance resilience in the nursing workforce. NO PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION This was a literature review study.
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- Eunice Temeng
- School of Healthcare Sciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- School of Healthcare Sciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- School of Healthcare Sciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- School of Healthcare Sciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- School of Healthcare Sciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- School of Healthcare Sciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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Wang S, Luo G, Pan D, Ding X, Yang F, Zhu L, Wang S, Ma X. Anxiety prevalence and associated factors among frontline nurses following the COVID-19 pandemic: a large-scale cross-sectional study. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1323303. [PMID: 38145071 PMCID: PMC10740197 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1323303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 12/26/2023] Open
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Introduction Nurses are more likely to experience anxiety following the coronavirus 2019 epidemic. Anxiety could compromise nurses' work efficiency and diminish their professional commitment. This study aims to investigate nurses' anxiety prevalence and related factors following the pandemic in multiple hospitals across China. Methods An online survey was conducted from April 16 to July 3, 2023, targeting frontline nurses who had actively participated in China. Anxiety and depression symptoms were assessed using the Self-rating Anxiety Scale and the Self-rating Depression Scale (SDS), respectively. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was employed to identify factors linked with anxiety. Results A total of 2,210 frontline nurses participated in the study. Overall, 65.07% of participants displayed clinically significant anxiety symptoms. Multivariable logistic regression revealed that nurses living with their families [2.52(95% CI: 1.68-3.77)] and those with higher SDS scores [1.26(95% CI: 1.24-1.29)] faced an elevated risk of anxiety. Conversely, female nurses [0.02(95% CI: 0.00-0.90)] and those who had recovered from infection [0.05(95%CI: 0.07-0.18)] demonstrated lower rates of anxiety. Discussion This study highlights the association between SDS score, gender, virus infection, living arrangements and anxiety. Frontline nurses need to be provided with emotional support to prevent anxiety. These insights can guide interventions to protect the mental well-being of frontline nurses in the post-pandemic period.
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- Shitao Wang
- Department of Neurology, Affiliated Fuyang People's Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Fuyang, China
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- Laboratory of Biological Psychiatry, Institute of Mental Health, Tianjin Anding Hospital, Mental Health Center of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Department of Neurology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, China
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- Ya'an People's Hospital, Sichuan University, Yaan, China
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- Laboratory of Biological Psychiatry, Institute of Mental Health, Tianjin Anding Hospital, Mental Health Center of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Neurology, Affiliated Fuyang People's Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Fuyang, China
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Lu J, Wang B, Dou X, Yu Y, Zhang Y, Ji H, Chen X, Sun M, Duan Y, Pan Y, Chen Y, Yi Y, Zhou L. Moderating effects of perceived social support on self-efficacy and psychological well-being of Chinese nurses: a cross-sectional study. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1207723. [PMID: 37841725 PMCID: PMC10570434 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1207723] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2023] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023] Open
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Introduction Nurses experience significant physical and psychological stress that negatively influences their psychological well-being. The objective of this study was to explore the association between self-efficacy and psychological well-being among Chinese nurses and to assess the moderating effects of perceived social support (PSS). Methods In 2020, a hospital-based cross-sectional study using a multistage random sampling approach was performed in five regions of Liaoning, China. Of the 1,200 surveyed nurses, 1,010 completed questionnaires that evaluated the demographic information, 14-item Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, General Self-Efficacy Scale, and Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support. To examine the factors associated with mental health parameters, hierarchical multiple regression analysis was performed. The interactions were visualized using a simple slope analysis. Results The mean depression and anxiety scores for Chinese nurses were 8.74 ± 3.50 and 6.18 ± 3.26, respectively. The association between self-efficacy and depression differed between the low perceived social support (PSS) group (1 SD below the mean, β = -0.169, p < 0.01) and high PSS group (1 SD above the mean, β = -0.077, p < 0.01). Similarly, the association between self-efficacy and anxiety differed between the low PSS group (1 SD below the mean, β = -0.155, p < 0.01) and high PSS group (1 SD above the mean, β = -0.044, p < 0.01). Conclusion We found that Chinese nurses experienced high levels of anxiety and depression. Furthermore, PSS moderates the relationship between self-efficacy and psychological well-being. Therefore, interventions targeting self-efficacy and PSS should be implemented to improve the psychological well-being of nurses.
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- Jiachen Lu
- School of Public Health, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Nursing, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- School of Public Health, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- School of Public Health, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Laboratory Animal Center, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital Dalian University, Dalian, China
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- School of Public Health, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- School of Public Health, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- School of Public Health, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- School of Public Health, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- School of Public Health, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- School of Public Health, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- School of Public Health, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- School of Public Health, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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Jin Y, Cui F, Wang R, Chen S, Hu L, Yao M, Wu H. Stress overload, influencing factors, and psychological experiences of nurse managers during early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic: a sequential explanatory mixed method study. Front Psychol 2023; 14:1187433. [PMID: 37457089 PMCID: PMC10348901 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1187433] [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: 03/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023] Open
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Background Healthcare systems had an exceptionally difficult time during the early COVID-19 pandemic. Nurse managers in particular made enormous contributions to ensuring the safety of patients and front-line nurses while being under excessive psychological stress. However, little is known about their experiences during this time. Objective The aim of this study was thus to assess the level of stress overload and psychological feelings of nurse managers during the early COVID-19 pandemic. Methods A mixed methods sequential explanatory design study with non-random convenience sampling was performed, following the STROBE and COREQ checklists. The study was conducted at the Affiliated Dongyang Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, with data collected from six provinces in southern China (Zhejiang, Hubei, Shanghai, Jiangsu, Hunan and Jiangxi) during March 2020 and June 2020. A total of 966 nurse managers completed the Stress Overload Scale and Work-Family Support Scale. In addition, a nested sample of nurse managers participated in semi-structured face-to-face interviews. The data were then analyzed using qualitative content analysis, Pearson correlation, and multiple linear regression. Results The quantitative results showed that nurse managers experienced a moderate level of stress load. There was a significant negative correlation between work-family support and stress load (r = -0.551, p < 0.01). Concerns about protecting front-line nurses and work-family support were the main factors affecting the stress load, which accounted for 34.0% of the total variation. Qualitative analysis identified four main thematic analyses that explained stress load: (1) great responsibility and great stress, (2) unprecedented stress-induced stress response, (3) invisible stress: the unknown was even more frightening, and (4) stress relief from love and support. Taken together these findings indicate that concern about protecting front-line nurses and negative work-family support of nurse managers were the main factors causing stress overload. Conclusion Implementing measures focused on individual psychological adjustment combined with community and family support and belongingness is one potential strategy to reduce psychological stress among nurse managers.
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- Yundan Jin
- Department of Nursing, The Affiliated Dongyang Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Dongyang, China
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- Department of Nursing, The Affiliated Dongyang Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Dongyang, China
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- Department of Nursing, The Affiliated Dongyang Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Dongyang, China
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- Department of Nursing, The Affiliated Dongyang Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Dongyang, China
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- School of Health Management, Jilin Medical University, Jilin, China
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- Department of Nursing, School of Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Nursing, The Affiliated Dongyang Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Dongyang, China
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Zhou Y, Wang S, Liu M, Gan G, Qin N, Luo X, Zhang C, Xie J, Wang K, Cheng AS. The role of sleep quality and perceived stress on depressive symptoms among tertiary hospital nurses: a cross-sectional study. BMC Psychiatry 2023; 23:416. [PMID: 37308915 DOI: 10.1186/s12888-023-04936-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/14/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Nurses in tertiary hospitals are at high risk for depression. Understanding sleep quality and perceived stress may contribute to nurses' mental health and health-related nursing productivity. The aim of this study was to investigate the role of sleep quality and perceived stress on depressive symptoms among nurses in tertiary hospitals. METHODS A total of 2,780 nurses (overall response rate = 91.1%) were recruited through a cross-sectional survey in 23 tertiary hospitals in China. Questionnaires included the Self-Rating Depression Scale, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, and the Chinese Perceived Stress Scale. Variables that were significant in Chi-square tests were further entered into binary logistic stepwise regression. RESULTS The prevalence of depressive symptoms was 60.3% (n = 1,676), of which 97.4% (n = 1,633) were female, and 77.8% were younger than 35 years (n = 1,304). Nurses who had moderate, poor, severe sleep quality and poor perceived pressure were more likely to be depressed. Master's degree, 6-10 years of work, and physical activity were protective factors, while the opposite was the case for shift work and high dissatisfaction. CONCLUSIONS More than half of nurses working in tertiary care hospitals reported depressive symptoms, and lower sleep quality and higher perceived stress were more associated with this. Perceived stress is an interesting concept, which may provide a new entry point for the well-known idea that there is a relationship between poor sleep quality and depression. It is possible to reduce depressive symptoms among public hospital nurses by providing information on sleep health and stress relief.
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- Yi Zhou
- Nursing Department, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Xiangya School of Nursing, Central South University, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Xiangya School of Nursing, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Nursing Department, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Xiangya School of Nursing, Central South University, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Nursing Department, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Xiangya School of Nursing, Central South University, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Nursing Department, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Xiangya School of Nursing, Central South University, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
- Xiangya School of Nursing, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Xiangya School of Nursing, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Xiangya School of Nursing, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Xiangya School of Nursing, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Nursing Department, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Xiangya School of Nursing, Central South University, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
- Xiangya School of Nursing, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
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- Pediatrics Research Institute of Hunan Province, Hunan Children's Hospital, Changsha, Hunan, China.
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China
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Dong C, Xia L, Zhao C, Zhang X, He J, Zhang G, Zhang J. Prospective association between perceived stress and anxiety among nursing college students: the moderating roles of career adaptability and professional commitment. BMC Psychiatry 2023; 23:388. [PMID: 37264378 DOI: 10.1186/s12888-023-04887-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2023] [Accepted: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 06/03/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Anxiety may stay with nursing students throughout their internship and even persist afterwards. Although many studies have explored the effects of perceived stress on anxiety, the relationship between pre-internship perceived stress and post-internship anxiety levels has not been clarified. In addition, none had focused on the moderating roles of career adaptability and professional commitment between perceived stress and anxiety. This study aims to investigate the influence of pre-internship perceived stress on the post-internship anxiety level of nursing college students, and to analyze the moderating effects of career adaptability and professional commitment on their relationships. METHODS A longitudinal study design was employed. Full-time nursing college students from a Chinese medical university were recruited by convenient sampling. All surveys were conducted via Wen Juan Xing ( www.wjx.cn ), a widely used web-based survey platform in China. Two waves of surveys were collected in the pre-internship and post-internship periods, with an interval of one year. Among 823 nursing students recruited, 692 students completed all two waves of the survey (response rate: 84.08%). Participants completed a series of questionnaires examining general demographic characteristics, perceived stress, anxiety, career adaptability, and professional commitment both before and after the internship. The bias-corrected bootstrap technique of the Hayes PROCESS macro (Model 2) was used to test the moderation effect. RESULTS Pre-internship perceived stress was positively associated with post-internship anxiety (β = 0.474, p < 0.001). Career adaptability would mitigate the effect of perceived stress on anxiety (β = -0.009, p < 0.01, 95% CI = [-0.013, -0.004]), and this influence became stronger for nursing college students with higher levels of career adaptability. Instead, the professional commitment would enhance the effect of perceived stress on anxiety (β = 0.004, p < 0.05, 95% CI = [0.001, 0.009]). CONCLUSIONS Adequate career adaptability was key to alleviating anxiety among nursing interns. Nursing educators and clinical nursing managers should pay attention to cultivating the career adaptability of nursing college students in order to help them successfully achieve identity transformation and career development. Meanwhile, it is crucial to guide them to develop appropriate professional commitment.
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- Chaoqun Dong
- School of Nursing, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325035, China
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- School of Nursing, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325035, China
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- School of Education, Renmin University of China, Beijing, 100872, China
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- School of Nursing, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325035, China
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- School of Nursing, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325035, China
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- Department of Psychology, School of Mental Health, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325035, China.
- The Affiliated Kangning Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325035, China.
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- School of Nursing, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, 325035, China.
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Fukushima H, Imai H, Miyakoshi C, Naito A, Otani K, Matsuishi K. The sustained psychological impact of coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic on hospital workers 2 years after the outbreak: a repeated cross-sectional study in Kobe. BMC Psychiatry 2023; 23:313. [PMID: 37143062 PMCID: PMC10157547 DOI: 10.1186/s12888-023-04788-8] [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: 01/03/2023] [Accepted: 04/14/2023] [Indexed: 05/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Healthcare workers who are exposed to coronavirus disease 2019 are psychologically distressed. This study aimed to evaluate the mental health outcomes of hospital workers 2 years after the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 and to identify changes in the stress of hospital workers and predicted risk factors. METHODS This survey was conducted 2 years after the initial evaluation performed under the first emergency declaration of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic among hospital workers at the same hospital in an ordinance-designated city in Japan from June to July 2022. Sociodemographic data, 19 stress-related question responses, the Impact of Event Scale-Revised, and the Maslach burnout inventory-general survey were collected. Multiple regression models were used to identify factors associated with each of the mental health outcomes 2 years after the coronavirus disease 2019 outbreak. RESULTS We received 719 valid responses. Between 2020 and 2022, hospital workers' anxiety about infection decreased, whereas their exhaustion and workload increased. Multiple regression analysis revealed that 2 years after the coronavirus disease 2019 outbreak, nurses and young people were at a higher risk of experiencing stress and burnout due to emotional exhaustion, respectively. CONCLUSIONS This is the first study to examine the long-term stress of hospital workers measured in Japan. Exhaustion and workload were worsened 2 years into the pandemic. Therefore, health and medical institutions should continuously monitor the physical and psychological health of staff members.
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- Haruko Fukushima
- Department of Psychiatry, Kobe City Medical Center General Hospital, Kobe, Japan.
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- Health Promotion and Behavior, Graduate School of Medicine, School of Public Health, Kyoto University, Ohashi Clinic, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Research Support, Center for Clinical Research and Innovation, Kobe City Medical Center General Hospital, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Kobe City Medical Center General Hospital, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Kakogawa Central City Hospital, Kakogawa, Japan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Kobe City Medical Center General Hospital, Kobe, Japan
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Li S, Guo B, Yang Q, Yin J, Tian L, Ji Y, Jiang Y, Zhu H. Predictive factors for enhanced community mental health vulnerability in this COVID-19 pandemic era. QJM 2023; 116:41-46. [PMID: 35951743 PMCID: PMC9384724 DOI: 10.1093/qjmed/hcac191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2022] [Revised: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Explore the mental health status and its influencing factors of local community residents under the post-epidemic era of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in China. METHODS The basic information scale, self-rating depression scale and self-rating anxiety scale were used to carry out an online questionnaire survey among community residents in Jiangsu Province, China, and the influencing factors of depression and anxiety were analyzed by multivariate logistic regression. RESULTS A total of 993 residents completed the mental health survey. It was found that the incidence of depressive and anxiety symptoms was 37.06% and 22.86%. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that women [odds ratio (OR) 95% confidence interval (95% CI) = 26.239 (14.743-46.698)], college degree and above [OR (95% CI) = 1.843 (1.085-3.130)] and ordinary residents [OR (95% CI) = 2.222 (1.441-3.425)] were risk factors for depressive symptoms, urban residents had lower risk [OR (95% CI) = 0.655 (0.394-0.829)]. Women [OR (95% CI) = 33.595 (15.812-71.381)] and ordinary residents [OR (95% CI) = 3.017 (1.602-5.680)] were risk factors for anxiety symptoms while the incidence was reduced in professional and technical personnel [OR (95% CI) = 0.271 (0.123-0.597)], workers [OR (95% CI) = 0.383 (0.168-0.876)], soldiers or policemen [OR (95% CI) = 0.200 (0.042-0.961)], married residents [OR (95% CI) = 0.463 (0.230-0.931)] and urban residents [OR (95% CI) = 0.531 (0.251-0.824)]. CONCLUSION The incidence of symptoms of depression and anxiety among residents was relatively high under the post-epidemic era of COVID-19, which could be affected by various factors.
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- The affiliated Wuxi Mental Health Center of Jiangnan University, Wuxi Tongren International Rehabilitation Hospital, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214151, China
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- School of Public Health, Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215123, China
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- The affiliated Wuxi Mental Health Center of Jiangnan University, Wuxi Tongren International Rehabilitation Hospital, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214151, China
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- The affiliated Wuxi Mental Health Center of Jiangnan University, Wuxi Tongren International Rehabilitation Hospital, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214151, China
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- The affiliated Wuxi Mental Health Center of Jiangnan University, Wuxi Tongren International Rehabilitation Hospital, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214151, China
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Alzailai N, Barriball KL, Alkhatib A, Xyrichis A. Factors that contributed to burnout among intensive care nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia: A constructivist grounded theory. Aust Crit Care 2023; 36:19-27. [PMID: 36437164 PMCID: PMC9643309 DOI: 10.1016/j.aucc.2022.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2022] [Revised: 10/27/2022] [Accepted: 11/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Intensive care unit (ICU) nurses experience high levels of burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic due to multiple stressors. It has long been known that burnout is negatively associated with patient and staff outcomes. Understanding the triggers for intensive care nurses' burnout during the pandemic can help to develop appropriate mitigation measures. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to examine intensive care nurses' experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia to develop insights into the factors that influenced burnout. METHODS The study was informed by a constructivist grounded theory design. The study was conducted in an adult ICU in a tertiary hospital in the Makkah province in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. All participants were registered nurses with at least 6 months' experience in intensive care and experienced caring for COVID-19 patients. FINDINGS This paper reports on preliminary findings from interviews with 22 intensive care nurses. A core category 'pandemic pervasiveness' was identified from the interview data, which makes reference to the ever-present nature of the pandemic beyond the ICU context. Family, work, and the wider world context are the three groups of contextual factors that influenced nurses' experience and perception of burnout. CONCLUSION Many issues identified from the findings in this study can be attributed to shortages in the intensive care nursing workforce. Thus, we join others in calling for healthcare organisations and policymakers to be creative in finding new ways to meet nurses' needs, motivate, and empower them to maintain and sustain the nursing workforce in highly demanding areas, such as ICUs. Nursing managers can play a crucial role in mitigating nurses' burnout by identifying and tackling sources of stress that exist among their staff, specifically team conflict, workplace harassment, and discrimination.
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- Nawal Alzailai
- Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care at King College London, James Clerk Maxwell Building, 57 Waterloo Road London, SE1 8WA, UK; Umm AL-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
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- Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care at King College London, James Clerk Maxwell Building, 57 Waterloo Road London, SE1 8WA, UK.
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- Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care at King College London, James Clerk Maxwell Building, 57 Waterloo Road London, SE1 8WA, UK.
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Ricalde-Castillo Y, Celis-Mendoza M, Morales-García M, Huancahuire-Vega S, Calizaya-Milla YE, Saintila J, Sairitupa-Sanchez LZ, Morales-García SB, Morales-García WC. Sociodemographic Factors, Mental Health, and Emotional Eating Associated With Concern for COVID-19 Contagion in Nurses: A Cross-Sectional Study. J Prim Care Community Health 2023; 14:21501319231200400. [PMID: 37731344 PMCID: PMC10515584 DOI: 10.1177/21501319231200400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2023] [Revised: 08/02/2023] [Accepted: 08/24/2023] [Indexed: 09/22/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To determine the association between sociodemographic factors, stress, depression and anxiety, emotional eating, and concern about COVID-19 contagion in first and second-line Peruvian nurses. METHODOLOGY The study was cross-sectional and conducted with 500 Peruvian nurses of both sexes, over 18 years of age. Validated questionnaires were used to measure sociodemographic aspects, concern about COVID-19, generalized anxiety, depression, self-perceived stress, and emotional eating. Multiple linear regression analysis was performed to analyze the factors affecting concern about COVID-19 contagion. RESULTS The multiple linear regression analysis showed that stress, being between the ages of 18 and 29 years, being male, being from the coastal region or the jungle region, having a bachelor's degree, severe anxiety, and severe depression were associated with higher concern about COVID-19. On the other hand, having more than 5 to 10 years of experience and more than 10 years of experience, low emotional eating, and non-emotional eating were negatively associated with concern. This model explained 44.05% of the variability among the participating nurses. CONCLUSION These findings provide resources for future research on the comprehensive well-being of nursing staff by exploring various sociodemographic aspects and mental conditions associated with greater concern about COVID-19. Meanwhile, years of experience and emotional eating behavior were associated with lower concern about COVID-19. Future studies could incorporate this information to preserve the mental and physical health of nurses in the face of potential occupational threats.
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Guo F, Han R, Sun Y, Sun L, Luo T, Zheng L, Gao C. The associations between COVID-19 vaccination and psychological disorders among healthcare workers in China. J Affect Disord 2022; 318:40-47. [PMID: 36031006 PMCID: PMC9420003 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2022.08.080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2021] [Revised: 05/26/2022] [Accepted: 08/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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INTRODUCTION COVID-19 has caused an unprecedented psychological affection that might impact the nationwide vaccination program in China. This study was to explore the association between COVID-19 vaccination and psychological disorders among healthcare workers. METHODS The study included 1571 healthcare workers from an anonymous online survey. Participants' sociodemographic characteristics, uptake data for the COVID-19 vaccine, and scores of the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21) were collected. Nonparametric tests were conducted to compare the mean scores of DASS-21 between different subgroups. The potential factors related to psychological disorders of healthcare workers were analyzed using logistic regression. RESULTS The vaccination rate was 69.6 %, the incidence of vaccine-related adverse events was 35.13 %, and the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress were 24.8 %, 32 %, and 33.4 % in this study, respectively. Compared to vaccinated participants (single-dose and double-dose vaccines), unvaccinated participants got significantly higher mean scores of DASS-21 (p < 0.05 for all). Vaccinated participants who suffered no adverse events scored significantly lower than those who suffered 1-2 or ≥3 adverse events (p < 0.05 for all). Vaccination was negatively associated with higher depression, anxiety, and stress, however, the number of vaccine-related adverse events was positively associated with them. LIMITATIONS As this is a cross-sectional study, we could only speculate on the causality. CONCLUSIONS An obvious impact of the psychological disorders on the COVID-19 vaccine coverage and related adverse events was detected in this study. Public health agencies should attach great importance to the psychological states of our citizens before getting vaccinated.
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- Fei Guo
- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, People's Republic of China
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- Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Air Force Medical University, Xi'an, People's Republic of China.
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Zou Q, Tang Y, Jiang C, Lin P, Tian J, Sun S. Prevalence of anxiety, depressive and insomnia symptoms among the different groups of people during COVID-19 pandemic: An overview of systematic reviews and meta-analyses. Front Psychol 2022; 13:1024668. [PMID: 36467203 PMCID: PMC9709262 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.1024668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2022] [Accepted: 10/25/2022] [Indexed: 09/10/2024] Open
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Since the pandemic of the novel 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in addition to the harm caused by the disease itself, the psychological damage caused to the public by the pandemic is also a serious problem. The aim of our study was to summarize the systematic reviews/meta-analyses (SRs/MAs) of the prevalence of anxiety, depression and insomnia in different populations during the COVID-19 pandemic and to qualitatively evaluate these SRs/MAs. We searched the Cochrane Library, PubMed and Web of Science to obtain SRs/MAs related to anxiety, depression, and insomnia in different populations during the COVID-19 pandemic. The main populations we studied were healthcare workers (HCWs), college students (CSs), COVID-19 patients (CPs), and the general populations (GPs). A subgroup analysis was performed of the prevalence of psychological disorders. A total of 42 SRs/MAs (8,200,330 participants) were included in calculating and assessing the prevalence of anxiety, depression, and insomnia in these populations. The results of subgroup analysis showed that the prevalence of anxiety in different populations were: HCWs (20-44%), CSs (24-41%), CPs (15-47%), and GPs (22-38%). The prevalence of depression were: HCWs (22-38%), CSs (22-52%), CPs (38-45%), and GPs (16-35%), statistically significant differences between subgroups (p < 0.05). The prevalence of insomnia were: HCWs (28-45%), CSs (27-33%), CPs (34-48%), and GPs (28-35%), statistically significant differences between subgroups (p < 0.05). The comparison revealed a higher prevalence of psychological disorders in the CP group, with insomnia being the most pronounced. The methodological quality of the included SRs/MAs was then evaluated using AMSTAR 2 tool. The results of the methodological quality evaluation showed that 13 SRs/MAs were rated "medium," 13 were rated "low," and 16 were rated "very low." Through the subgroup analysis and evaluation of methodological quality, we found a higher prevalence of insomnia than anxiety and depression among the psychological disorders occurring in different populations during the pandemic, but the sample size on insomnia is small and more high-quality studies are needed to complement our findings.
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- Qi Zou
- Department of Cardiology, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, China
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- Evidence-Based Medicine Center of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, China
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Wu C, Liu T, Cheng C, Chang K. Relationship between nurses' resilience and depression, anxiety and stress during the 2021 COVID-19 outbreak in Taiwan. Nurs Open 2022; 10:1592-1600. [PMID: 36285646 PMCID: PMC9874739 DOI: 10.1002/nop2.1411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2022] [Revised: 08/31/2022] [Accepted: 10/02/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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AIM The COVID-19 outbreak in Taiwan had a significant impact on medical services. These changes posed a threat to nurses' mental health. Resilience may protect nurses from the psychological impact of COVID-19. This study aimed to understand nurses' resilience and its relationship with nurses' characteristics (life and work situations) and mental health (depression, anxiety and stress) during the outbreak. DESIGN A cross-sectional study. METHODS This study surveyed the nurses at a hospital from 9 August 2021, to 20 August 2021. The content of the questionnaire included nurses' characteristics, resilience and mental health. RESULTS There was an association between higher resilience and lower mental health problems. We also found that some nurses' characteristics were positively correlated with mental health problems. CONCLUSION Some nurses' life and work situations predicted high levels of mental health problems during the pandemic. Additionally, higher levels of resilience were associated with lower levels of mental health problems.
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- Chiu‐Feng Wu
- Department of NursingTaipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical FoundationNew Taipei CityTaiwan
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- Department of Family MedicineTaipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical FoundationNew Taipei CityTaiwan,School of MedicineTzu Chi UniversityHualienTaiwan
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- Department of NursingTaipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical FoundationNew Taipei CityTaiwan
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- Department of NursingTaipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical FoundationNew Taipei CityTaiwan
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Alves da Silva Duarte A, Assunção Ribeiro KR. Factors associated with stress, anxiety and depression in intensive care nursing in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic / Fatores associados ao estresse, ansiedade e depressão na enfermagem intensivista no contexto da pandemia de COVID-19. REVISTA DE PESQUISA CUIDADO É FUNDAMENTAL ONLINE 2022. [DOI: 10.9789/2175-5361.rpcfo.v14.11599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Objetivo: descrever por meio da literatura, os fatores associados ao estresse, ansiedade e depressão em profissionais de enfermagem atuantes nos cuidados a pacientes graves acometidos pela COVID-19. Método: revisão integrativa da literatura realizada nos recursos informacionais PubMed; Cochrane, LILACS, BDENF, e SciELO utilizando os descritores: COVID-19; Unidades de Terapia Intensiva; Saúde Mental; Ansiedade; Enfermagem, com artigos publicados entre 2020 e 2021. Resultados: foram selecionados 10 estudos completos para análise interpretativa. Fatores como o desconhecimento da doença, sobrecarga de trabalho, falta de equipamentos de proteção individual dentre outros, foram identificados como principais fatores associados ao desenvolvimento e elevação de ansiedade estresse e depressão em profissionais de enfermagem atuantes nos cuidados aos pacientes graves infectados pela COVID 19. Conclusão: evidenciou-se que os profissionais de enfermagem experimentaram sofrimento psicológico significativo causado pela pandemia de COVID-19. E que esses sofrimentos, perduram tanto em seu ambiente de trabalho quanto em sua vida pessoal.
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Peng X, Wu D. The protective effect of grit on clinical nurses' occupational psychological distress: Mediating and suppressing effects of Hope. Front Psychol 2022; 13:1019655. [PMID: 36248447 PMCID: PMC9559393 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.1019655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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As at a high-risk group of psychological distress, nurses generally experience varying degrees of stress, anxiety, and depression. This paper identifies the positive factors that may negatively regulate the psychological pain of clinical nurses and their mechanisms of action, providing reliable references for clinical nurse support management. The effects and mechanisms of hope and the two components of grit consistency of interest and perseverance of effort) on clinical nurses' psychological distress (depression, anxiety, and stress) were observed in this study. A total of 635 Chinese clinical nurses (90.4% female) completed an anonymous questionnaire for the survey. As expected, hope, consistency of interest, and perseverance of effort were negatively correlated with the three indicators of psychological distress (r = -0.21 ~ -0.38, p < 0.01). Path analysis results showed that hope significantly mediated the negative effect of consistency of interest on psychological distress, with an effect of 12.96%. Hope also covered up the perseverance of effort on psychological distress, the effect of 110.63%. In the influence of consistency of interest and perseverance of effort on psychological distress, hope contributed a vital mediating. Based on these results, it can be concluded that grit and hope have protective effects on psychological distress in clinical nurses. Significantly increasing the level of hope or grit may effectively prevent and reduce psychological distress in clinical nurses.
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- Xueping Peng
- School of Nursing, Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory for Neuroinformation, Department of Nursing, The Clinical Hospital of Chengdu Brain Science Institute, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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Li S, Guo B, Yang Q, Yin J, Ji Y, Jiang Y, Tian L, Ji Y, Zhu H. Factors associated with depression in residents in the post-epidemic era. QJM 2022; 115:605-609. [PMID: 35900167 PMCID: PMC9384610 DOI: 10.1093/qjmed/hcac181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2022] [Revised: 07/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To explore the factors associated with depression in residents in the post-epidemic era of COVID-19. METHODS A multi-stage stratified random sampling method was used to conduct a questionnaire survey among community residents through self-designed questionnaires and self-rating depression scale (SDS). Multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed on the influencing factors of depressive symptoms. RESULTS A total of 1993 residues completed the survey of depression status. The incidence of depressive symptoms was 27.04%. The multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that female (odds ratio (OR): 6.239, 95% confidence interval (CI): 2.743-10.698), body mass index (BMI) > 24 (OR: 2.684, 95% CI: 1.059-3.759) and drinking (OR: 1.730, 95% CI: 1.480-3.153) were the risk factors for developing depressive symptoms. Married (OR: 0.417, 95% CI: 0.240-0.652), monthly income (3001-5000 yuan, OR: 0.624, 95% CI: 0.280-0.756; >5000 yuan, OR: 0.348, 95% CI: 0.117-0.625), ordinary residents (OR: 0.722, 95% CI: 0.248-0.924) and urban residents (OR: 0.655, 95% CI: 0.394-0.829) were the protective factors of depressive symptoms. CONCLUSIONS Under the post-epidemic era of COVID-19, depressive symptoms are still common among community residents in China. Gender, BMI, drinking, marriage, monthly income and nature of personnel and residential area are associated with the incidence of depressive symptoms.
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- The affiliated Wuxi Mental Health Center of Jiangnan University, Wuxi Central Rehabilitation Hospital, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214151, China
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- School of Public Health, Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- The affiliated Wuxi Mental Health Center of Jiangnan University, Wuxi Central Rehabilitation Hospital, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214151, China
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- The affiliated Wuxi Mental Health Center of Jiangnan University, Wuxi Central Rehabilitation Hospital, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214151, China
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- The affiliated Wuxi Mental Health Center of Jiangnan University, Wuxi Central Rehabilitation Hospital, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214151, China
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- Address correspondence to Dr H. Zhu, The affiliated Wuxi Mental Health Center of Jiangnan University, Wuxi Central Rehabilitation Hospital, Wuxi 214151, China.
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- Address correspondence to Dr H. Zhu, The affiliated Wuxi Mental Health Center of Jiangnan University, Wuxi Central Rehabilitation Hospital, Wuxi 214151, China.
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Hossny EK, Morsy SM, Ahmed AM, Saleh MSM, Alenezi A, Sorour MS. Management of the COVID-19 pandemic: challenges, practices, and organizational support. BMC Nurs 2022; 21:196. [PMID: 35869492 PMCID: PMC9306231 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-022-00972-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2022] [Accepted: 07/06/2022] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Health organizations currently face tremendous challenges in the management of the COVID-19 pandemic. To do this, successful and proven scientific practices and support are needed. AIM This study aimed to explore the challenges, practices, and organizational support dealt with by nursing managers in the management of the COVID-19 pandemic. METHOD A qualitative content analysis study evaluated 35 nursing managers in five university hospitals through a semi-structured interview. The Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research were used for this qualitative study. RESULTS Three main themes emerged: Challenges include the development of a COVID-19 crisis management plan, a shortage in nursing staff, and psychological problems. Practices include; changes in work schedules for nursing staff, the exchange process, hospital preparation, and training and education. And organizational support includes both support at an organizational level and support at an individual level. CONCLUSION This study revealed that nursing managers are faced with many challenges in the management of COVID-19, requiring good practices and organizational support. This study offers evidence for nursing managers to expect problems that may arise during the pandemic. RECOMMENDATIONS The COVID-19 pandemic requires the development of an integrated plan, and this plan must be disseminated to the hospital's nursing and medical teams to better equip them for the current and future crises.
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- Eman Kamel Hossny
- Nursing Administration, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt.
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- Nursing Administration, Faculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Nursing Administration, Faculty of Nursing, South Valley University, Qena, Egypt
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- Nursing Administration, Faculty of Nursing, Zagazig University, Sharkia, Egypt
- Nursing Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Shaqra University, Shaqra, Saudi Arabia
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- Nursing Department, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Shaqra University, Shaqra, Saudi Arabia
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- Nursing Administration, Faculty of Nursing, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt
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Ruiz-Fernández MD, Alarcón-Ortega C, Ventura-Miranda MI, Ortega-Galán ÁM, Alcaráz-Córdoba A, Berenguel-Marínez A, Lirola-Manzano MJ. Burnout in Specialized Care Nurses during the First COVID-19 Outbreak in Spain. Healthcare (Basel) 2022; 10:1282. [PMID: 35885809 PMCID: PMC9323609 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare10071282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2022] [Revised: 07/07/2022] [Accepted: 07/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background: One of the most outstanding consequences of the pandemic is the impact it had on the mental health of nurses caring for patients with COVID-19 in specialised services. Aim: The aim was to analyse the burnout levels of nursing professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic in specialised care and their relationship with variables of the socio-occupational context. Method: This was a quantitative, descriptive, observational, cross-sectional study, which included a sample of 355 nursing professionals. The instrument used was a questionnaire (Maslach Burnout Inventory Human Services Survey (MBI-HSS)). Results: A mean score of 27.44 (SD = 12.01) was obtained in the subscale "Emotional exhaustion"; in "Depersonalisation", the mean score was 7.26 (SD = 6.00); and, finally, in "Personal fulfilment", the mean score was 38.27 (SD = 7.04). Statistically significant differences were found in the subscale "Emotional exhaustion", which is higher in women than in men. The subscale "Personal Accomplishment" was higher in the age group 51-65 years. Regarding the "Depersonalisation" subscale, statistically significant differences were found with respect to the years of experience in the current service, which is higher in the group aged 39 years or more. Conclusion: Intervention programmes are required in healthcare systems to improve the emotional well-being of nursing professionals.
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- María Dolores Ruiz-Fernández
- Department of Nursing Science, Physiotherapy and Medicine, University of Almería, 04120 Almería, Spain; (M.D.R.-F.); (A.A.-C.)
- Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Autónoma de Chile, Temuco 4780000, Chile
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- Andalucian Health Service, Av. de la Constitucion 18, 41071 Sevilla, Spain; (C.A.-O.); (A.B.-M.)
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- Department of Nursing Science, Physiotherapy and Medicine, University of Almería, 04120 Almería, Spain; (M.D.R.-F.); (A.A.-C.)
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- Department of Nursing Science, Physiotherapy and Medicine, University of Almería, 04120 Almería, Spain; (M.D.R.-F.); (A.A.-C.)
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Nyberg A, Rajaleid K, Demmelmaier I. The Work Environment during Coronavirus Epidemics and Pandemics: A Systematic Review of Studies Using Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed-Methods Designs. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19116783. [PMID: 35682365 PMCID: PMC9180570 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19116783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2022] [Revised: 05/27/2022] [Accepted: 05/28/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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We aimed to provide an overview of how work environment and occupational health are affected, and describe interventions designed to improve the work environment during epidemics and pandemics. The guidelines on Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) were followed. The databases Cinahl, Medline, PsycInfo, and Web of Science were searched for population: working population; exposure: coronavirus epidemic or pandemic; and outcome: work environment, in articles published until October 2020. Quality assessment was based on a modified version of the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT). After deduplication 3711 articles remained, of which 530 were selected for full-text screening and 119 for quality assessment. After the exclusion of studies that were low quality, 95 remained, of which 85 focused on healthcare personnel and 10 on employees in other industries; 73 used quantitative methods and 22 used qualitative or mixed methods; the majority were based on cross-sectional data. Healthcare staff experienced increased job demands, poor leadership, and lack of resources (personal protective equipment, personnel, and competence). High demands and work with infected patients were associated with negative mental health outcomes. There was a lack of studies assessing interventions, studies from industries other than healthcare, and studies of high quality.
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- Anna Nyberg
- Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Uppsala University, P.O. Box 564, SE-751 22 Uppsala, Sweden;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +46-8-708-234318
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- Stress Research Institute, Department of Psychology, Stockholm University, SE-106 91 Stockholm, Sweden;
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- Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Uppsala University, P.O. Box 564, SE-751 22 Uppsala, Sweden;
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Witkoski Stimpfel A, Ghazal L, Goldsamt L, Vaughan Dickson V. Individual and Work Factors Associated with Psychosocial Health of Registered Nurses During the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Mixed Methods Study. J Occup Environ Med 2022; 64:515-524. [PMID: 35081585 PMCID: PMC9275803 DOI: 10.1097/jom.0000000000002495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To describe the initial influence of the Covid-19 pandemic on U.S. nurses' psychosocial health, and to identify factors associated with poor psychosocial health outcomes. METHODS We conducted a convergent (QUAN+qual) mixed methods study. From June to August 2020, we administered surveys (N = 629) and conducted semi-structured interviews (N = 34) among nurses working across healthcare settings in 18 states. We developed separate multivariable logistic regression models for three psychosocial outcomes (anxiety, depressive symptoms, insomnia). We used content analysis to process and analyze qualitative data, and integrated results in the final analysis step. RESULTS Nurses reported high rates of depressive symptoms (22%), anxiety (52%), and insomnia (55%). Disturbances to sleep were both a contributing factor to, and an outcome of, poor psychosocial health. CONCLUSIONS Evidence-based interventions addressing work stress and sleep, and proactive monitoring of nurses' psychosocial health by employers are urgently needed.
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- Amy Witkoski Stimpfel
- From the New York University, New York, New York (Dr Stimpfel, Dr Ghazal, Dr Goldsamt, Dr Dickson); University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan (Dr Ghazal)
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Fukushima H, Imai H, Miyakoshi C, Miyai H, Otani K, Aoyama S, Matsuishi K. Psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on hospital workers in Kobe: A cross-sectional survey. PCN REPORTS : PSYCHIATRY AND CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES 2022; 1:e8. [PMID: 37522091 PMCID: PMC9088612 DOI: 10.1002/pcn5.8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2021] [Revised: 02/25/2022] [Accepted: 03/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Aim Many health-care workers exposed to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) are psychologically distressed. This study aimed to investigate the psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on hospital workers under the emergency declaration in Japan. Methods This cross-sectional, survey-based study collected sociodemographic data and responses to 19 stress-related questions and the Impact of Event Scale-Revised (IES-R), which measures post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, from all 3217 staff members at Kobe City Medical Center General Hospital from April 16, 2020 to June 8, 2020. Exploratory factor analysis was applied to the 19 stress-related questions. Multiple regression models were used to evaluate the association of personal characteristics with each score of the four factors and the IES-R. Results We received 951 valid responses; 640 of these were by females, and 311 were by respondents aged in their 20s. Nurses accounted for the largest percentage of the job category. Women, those aged in their 30s-50s, nurses, and frontline workers had a high risk of experiencing stress. The prevalence of stress (IES-R ≥ 25) was 16.7%. The psychological impact was significantly greater for those aged in their 30s-50s and those who were not medical doctors. Conclusions This is the first study to examine the stress of hospital workers, as measured by the IES-R, under the emergency declaration in Japan. It showed that women, those aged in their 30s-50s, nurses, and frontline workers have a high risk of experiencing stress. Health and medical institutions should pay particular attention to the physical and psychological health of these staff members.
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- Haruko Fukushima
- Department of PsychiatryKobe City Medical Center General HospitalKobeJapan
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- Health Promotion and Human Behavior, Graduate School of Medicine/School of Public HealthKyoto University, Kyoto, and Ohashi ClinicKyotoJapan
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- Department of Research Support, Center for Clinical Research and InnovationKobe City Medical Center General HospitalKobeJapan
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- Department of PsychiatryKobe City Medical Center General HospitalKobeJapan
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- Department of PsychiatryKobe City Medical Center General HospitalKobeJapan
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- Department of PsychiatryKobe University Graduate School of MedicineKobeJapan
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- Department of PsychiatryKobe City Medical Center General HospitalKobeJapan
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Ito Y, Tsubaki M. Letter to the editor: In response to 'effects of work conditions and organizational strategies on nurses' mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic'. J Nurs Manag 2022; 30:1080-1081. [PMID: 35504845 PMCID: PMC9348082 DOI: 10.1111/jonm.13595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2022] [Accepted: 03/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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- Yoshiyasu Ito
- College of Nursing Art and Science, University of Hyogo, Akashi, Japan
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Rezaei S, Hoseinipalangi Z, Rafiei S, Dolati Y, Hosseinifard H, Asl MT, Mejareh ZN, Deylami S, Abdollahi B, Ardakani MF, Ghadimi N, Dehnad A, Kan FP, Raoofi S, Ghashghaee A. The global png health workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review and meta-analysis. JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS REPORTS 2022; 8:100326. [PMID: 35165672 PMCID: PMC8828285 DOI: 10.1016/j.jadr.2022.100326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2021] [Revised: 11/19/2021] [Accepted: 02/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND This study was designed to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of existing literature examining the prevalence of depression among hospital staff and the impact of various factors with a view to organize related programs for reducing the complications of this mental disorder. METHOD A total of 24 studies were extracted from a literature search conducted through electronic databases including PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, and Web of Science from January 2019 to February 2021. FINDINGS Following the extraction of data, the total number of hospital staff was reported to be 42,010. Based on the results, depression prevalence among them was 26% (95% Cl, 0.18-0.35). Furthermore correlation coefficients revealed a significant relationship between the rate of depression and variables including type of career, age, and gender (P-value < 0.05). The highest and lowest prevalence of depressive disorder among hospital staff was in Africa 82% (95% Cl, 0.35-0.97) and Asia 19% (95% Cl, 0.11-0.29). CONCLUSION Our findings affirmed that female workers who aged between 29 and 35 and worked as administrative and support staff in hospitals were among the population being at higher risk of developing mental health problems during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Sepide Rezaei
- Department of Health Services Management, North Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Social determinants of health research center, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Research Center for Evidence-Based Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, School of Medical, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, School of Medical, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, School of Allied Medical Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Health Services Management, School of Health Management and Information Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Health Management and Information Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Center for Educational Research in Medical Sciences (CERMS), Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Health Services Management, School of Health Management and Information Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Social determinants of health research center, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran
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Chung LYF, Han L, Du Y, Liu L. Reflections on volunteer nurses' work and caring experiences during COVID-19: a phenomenological study. J Res Nurs 2022; 26:457-468. [PMID: 35251276 DOI: 10.1177/17449871211007529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background With epidemics emerging at a hastened pace, a phenomenological study allows researchers to cast aside their perceptions to understand nurses' lived experiences, and from there to discover previously unavailable insights at the epicentre of a pandemic. Aims To understand volunteer nurses' lived experiences in Wuhan. Methods A descriptive phenomenological study with a purposive sampling strategy was used to describe volunteer nurses' experiences in Wuhan. Interviews continued until data saturation. Ten semi-structured interviews of 30 to 60 minutes duration were conducted from 27 to 30 March 2020. The narrative data were audiotaped, transcribed and analysed using Colaizzi's method. Results Four themes emerged: mission and challenges denoted the participants' realisation of the grim challenges ahead; challenges called for actions that described the concerted actions through partnerships and familial bonds; caring acts from all around revealed an external support system; and actions that made a difference portrayed the interplay of actions with feelings, thoughts and further actions to accomplish the mission. Conclusions This phenomenological study showed the interplay of nurses' intentions and actions, and 'actions speak louder than words' when nurses were motivated by workmates' actions to change their feelings, thoughts and actions. The concerted efforts can be used to develop educational programmes, management strategies and institutional policy on structure, system and resource utilisation, as well as dissemination of scientific knowledge to global healthcare workers and the public.
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- Head of Nursing Department, Nursing Department, Gansu Provincial Hospital, China; Dean and Professor, Evidence-Based Nursing Center, Lanzhou University, China
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- Postgraduate student, Evidence-Based Nursing Center, Lanzhou University, China
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- Postgraduate student, Evidence-Based Nursing Center, Lanzhou University, China
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Prevalence of Depression and Anxiety in Nurses during the First Eleven Months of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19031154. [PMID: 35162183 PMCID: PMC8834441 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19031154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2021] [Revised: 01/05/2022] [Accepted: 01/16/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The high risk of coronavirus (COVID-19) infection can increase the physical and psychological strain on nurses in professional practice, which can lead to mental health problems. The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to establish and estimate the combined incidence of depression and anxiety among nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic using standard measurement tools. A systematic search of the electronic databases PubMed, Web of Science, and SCOPUS was carried out to identify cross-sectional studies in the period from 3 March 2020 to 18 February 2021. Two reviewers independently and critically evaluated the studies which have been included, using the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality checklist. We have identified twenty-three studies (n = 44,165) from nine countries. The combined incidence of depression among nurses was 22% (95% CI 0.15–0.30, I2 = 99.71%), and anxiety symptoms 29% (95%CI 0.18–0.40, I2 = 99.92%). No significant difference was observed in the percentage of depression and anxiety between the study subjects working on the frontlines vs. those in a mixed group (those working on the frontlines and behind the lines). This meta-analysis shows that over one-fifth of nurses in professional practice during the COVID-19 epidemic suffer from depression disorders, and almost one-third experience anxiety symptoms. This underscores the importance of providing comprehensive psychological support strategies for nurses working in pandemic conditions. Further longitudinal research is necessary to assess the severity of mental health symptoms related to the COVID-19 epidemic factor.
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Calamassi D, Li Vigni ML, Fumagalli C, Gheri F, Pomponi GP, Bambi S. The Listening to music tuned to 440 Hz versus 432 Hz to reduce anxiety and stress in emergency nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic: a double-blind, randomized controlled pilot study. ACTA BIO-MEDICA : ATENEI PARMENSIS 2022; 93:e2022149. [PMID: 35545982 PMCID: PMC9534204 DOI: 10.23750/abm.v93is2.12915] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2022] [Accepted: 04/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIM Healthcare providers in the emergency first response units have been exposed to a considerable stress during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. This study was designed to identify the effects of listening to music during the work break compared to the routine break (in the absence of listening to music) on the level of state anxiety and on the vital parameters of the nurses on duty at the operations center. METHODS Randomized, controlled, three-arm, double-blind, single-center clinical study. Healthcare providers were divided into three groups according to study intervention (Group 1: listening to 440Hz music; Group 2: listening to 432Hz music; Group 3: liberal activity). The study was conducted during the working hours of dayshifts in an emergency first response unit station located in Tuscany, Italy. Outcomes were measured against measures of stress (State-Trait Anxiety Inventory - STAIX1), heart rate (HR), respiratory rate (RR), systolic/diastolic blood pressure (SBP/DBP), pain and productivity (Likert Scale) measured at baseline (T0) and at the end of exposure (T1). RESULTS Overall, 54 healthcare providers were enrolled; 32 females (59.3%); mean age of 39.64 years (SD±9.94); the total measurements performed were 83. The median values of STAI X1 decreased in all the 3 groups from T0 to T1 (Group 1: 34.5 vs. 32, p=0.0001; Group 2: 34 vs. 29, p=0.001; Group 3: 33 vs. 31, p=0.028). In Group 2 a reduction of mean values of respiratory rate and systolic blood pressure was recorded at T1 (-2.714 b/min, p=0.000 and -3.821 mmHg, p=0.031, respectively). CONCLUSIONS Listening to music at 432 Hz is a low cost and short intervention that can be a useful resource to manage anxiety and stress. Further studies are needed to assess medium and long-term effects of listening to music.
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- Diletta Calamassi
- University and Continuing Education Center, AUSL Toscana Centro, Italy
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- Department of Neuroanesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and clinical medicine, University of Florence, Italy
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- Territorial Emergency 118 Florence-Prato, AUSL Toscana Centro, Italy
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- Health Sciences Department, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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Alzahrani NS, Almarwani AM, Asiri SA, Alharbi HF, Alhowaymel FM. Factors influencing hospital anxiety and depression among emergency department nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic: A multi-center cross-sectional study. Front Psychiatry 2022; 13:912157. [PMID: 35990067 PMCID: PMC9387387 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2022.912157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2022] [Accepted: 07/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION The emergency department (ED) is a highly stressful environment, which exposes nurses to infection. ED nurses handle life-threatening conditions, endure long working hours, and deal with anxious patients and their families. AIM This study aimed to examine factors, which may influence anxiety and depression levels among ED nurses during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. METHODS A cross-sectional design was used with 251 participants from six hospitals in Saudi Arabia (mean age = 32.7 ± 6.59, range = 21-54 years, 70.5% females). Data were collected using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), and the analysis was conducted using structural equation modeling (SEM). RESULTS Based on the HADS scores, 29.1 and 25.5% of ED nurses were identified as doubtful cases for depression and anxiety, respectively. Additionally, 34.7 and 43.3% of ED nurses were identified as definite cases for depression and anxiety, respectively. Higher anxiety levels were observed among female nurses, nurses with lower physical activity levels, and nurses who worked in urban areas. Low physical activity levels and more than 6 years of work experience correlated with a higher level of depression. None of the hypothesized paths in the anxiety and depression models were significant, except for two observed variables-namely, work location and physical exercise in the anxiety model and physical exercise in the depression model. CONCLUSION Emergency department nurses expressed high levels of anxiety and depression during the COVID-19 pandemic, which may negatively affect their performance and reduce care quality. Therefore, health care leaders should implement specialized mental health education programs focused on nursing occupational safety and support to improve ED nurses' psychological well-being. Specific attention should be paid to ED female nurses who work in urban areas, especially those with more than 6 years of experience.
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- Naif S Alzahrani
- Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, College of Nursing, Taibah University, Medina, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, College of Nursing, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Maternity and Child Health Nursing, College of Nursing, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Nursing, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Shaqra University, Shaqra, Saudi Arabia
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Morgan R, Tan HL, Oveisi N, Memmott C, Korzuchowski A, Hawkins K, Smith J. Women healthcare workers’ experiences during COVID-19 and other crises: A scoping review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES ADVANCES 2022; 4:100066. [PMID: 35128472 PMCID: PMC8801061 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnsa.2022.100066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2021] [Revised: 12/31/2021] [Accepted: 01/29/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Background Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, as measures have been taken to both prevent the spread of COVID-19 and provide care to those who fall ill, healthcare workers have faced added risks to their health and wellbeing. These risks are disproportionately felt by women healthcare workers, yet health policies do not always take a gendered approach. Objectives The objective of this review was to identify the gendered effects of crises on women healthcare workers’ health and wellbeing, as well as to provide guidance for decision-makers on health systems policies and programs that could better support women healthcare workers. Methods A scoping review of published academic literature was conducted. PubMed, EMBASE, and CINAHL were searched using combinations of relevant medical subject headings and keywords. Data was extracted using a thematic coding framework. Seventy-six articles met the inclusion criteria. Results During disease outbreaks women healthcare workers were found to experience: a higher risk of exposure and infection; barriers to accessing personal protective equipment; increased workloads; decreased leadership and decision-making opportunities; increased caregiving responsibilities in the home when schools and childcare supports were restricted; and higher rates of mental ill-health, including depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. There was a lack of attention paid to gender and the health workforce during times of crisis prior to COVID-19, and there is a substantial gap in research around the experiences of women healthcare workers in low- and middle-income countries during times of crises. Conclusion COVID-19 provides an opportunity to develop gender-responsive crisis preparedness plans within the health sector. Without consideration of gender, crises will continue to exacerbate existing gender disparities, resulting in disproportionate negative impacts on women healthcare workers. The findings point to several important recommendations to better support women healthcare workers, including: workplace mental health support, economic assistance to counteract widening pay gaps, strategies to support their personal caregiving duties, and interventions that support and advance women's careers and increase their representation in leadership roles.
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- Rosemary Morgan
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 615 North Wolfe St., Baltimore, MD 21205, United States
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- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 615 North Wolfe St., Baltimore, MD 21205, United States
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- University of British Columbia, Pharmaceutical Sciences Building, 2405 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3, Canada
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- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 615 North Wolfe St., Baltimore, MD 21205, United States
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University, Blusson Hall, 8888 University Dr, Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6, Canada
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- Pamoja Communications, 20-22 Wenlock Road, London, N1 7GU, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University, Blusson Hall, 8888 University Dr, Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6, Canada
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Mosolova E, Sosin D, Mosolov S. Stress, anxiety, depression and burnout in frontline healthcare workers during two peaks of COVID-19 pandemic in Russia. Psychiatry Res 2021; 306:114226. [PMID: 34619519 PMCID: PMC8480133 DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2021.114226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2021] [Revised: 09/20/2021] [Accepted: 09/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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PURPOSE In this study we aimed to assess the range of psychopathological symptoms (anxiety, stress, depression, burnout) and risk factors in frontline HCWs during spring and autumn outbreaks of the new coronavirus infection in Russian Federation. METHODS We conducted two independent, cross-sectional hospital-based online surveys. Data of 2195 HCWs were collected between May 19th and May 26th 2020 and between October 10th and October 17th 2020. Stress, anxiety, depression, burnout and perceived stress were assessed using the Russian versions of SAVE-9 and GAD-7, PHQ-9, MBI and PSS-10 scales. Logistic regression analysis was performed to determine the influence of different variables. RESULTS The study revealed the rates of anxiety, stress, depression, emotional exhaustion and depersonalization and perceived stress as 32.3%, 31.1%, 45.5%, 74.2%, 37.7%,67.8%, respectively. Moreover, 2.4% of HCWs reported suicidal thoughts. The rate of anxiety was higher in October 2020 compared with May 2020. Revealed risk factors included: female gender, younger age, being a physician, working for over a week, living outside of Moscow or Saint Petersburg, being vaccinated against COVID-19. CONCLUSION These results demonstrate the need for urgent supportive programs for HCWs fighting COVID-19 that fall into higher risk factors groups and its increasing importance over time.
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- Ekaterina Mosolova
- Faculty of Basic Medicine, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russian Federation
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- Department of Psychiatry, Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education, Ministry of Public Health of Russian Federation, Moscow, Russian Federation
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- Department of Psychiatry, Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education, Ministry of Public Health of Russian Federation, Moscow, Russian Federation; Moscow Research Institute of Psychiatry, Moscow, Russian Federation.
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White JH. "It Was Never Enough": The Meaning of Nurses' Experiences Caring for Patients during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Issues Ment Health Nurs 2021; 42:1084-1094. [PMID: 34170801 DOI: 10.1080/01612840.2021.1931586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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This study's aim was to understand nurses' caring experiences during the recent pandemic in the United States. Using an interpretive phenomenological approach, 15 participants provided the meaning of the care they provided. Five major themes were interpreted: If not us, then who?; Accepting uncertainty; It was never enough; Finding self and our voices in a new role; and Believing it was worth it. The study results have implications for psychiatric-mental health nurse clinicians as they identify and meet the needs of individuals of this vulnerable group. Research that uncovers the meaning of the caring experiences of front line nurses can illuminate the discipline's current understanding of this phenomena.
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- Jane H White
- Office of the Chief Nurse Executive, Institute for Nursing, Northwell Health, New Hyde Park, New York, USA
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Agyei FB, Bayuo J, Baffour PK, Laari C. "Surviving to thriving": a meta-ethnography of the experiences of healthcare staff caring for persons with COVID-19. BMC Health Serv Res 2021; 21:1131. [PMID: 34670562 PMCID: PMC8528651 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-021-07112-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2021] [Accepted: 09/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The emergence of the Coronavirus disease has heightened the experience of emotional burden among healthcare staff. To guide the development of support programmes, this review sought to aggregate and synthesise qualitative studies to establish a comparative understanding of the experiences of healthcare staff caring for persons with the disease. DESIGN A meta-ethnography approach was used to aggregate and synthesise primary qualitative studies. Database search was undertaken from January to November 2020. A standardised tool was used to extract data from the identified primary studies. The studies were translated into each other to formulate overarching concepts/ metaphors which formed the basis of undertaking a narrative synthesis. RESULTS Eight qualitative studies met the inclusion criteria. Two overarching metaphors/ concepts were formulated from the primary studies: 1) surviving to thriving in an evolving space and 2) support amid the new normal. The initial phase of entering the space of caring during the outbreak was filled with psychological chaos as healthcare staff struggled to survive within the context of an illness which was not fully understood. Gradually, healthcare staff may transition to a thriving phase characterised by resilience but still experienced heavy workload and physical/ emotional exhaustion predisposing them to burnout and compassion fatigue. Fear persisted throughout their experiences: fear of contracting the disease or infecting one's family members/ loved ones remained a key concern among healthcare staff despite infection precaution measures. Healthcare staff who contracted the disease felt isolated with additional fears of dying alone. The sources of support were varied with a strong emphasis on peer support. CONCLUSIONS Healthcare staff caring for persons infected with the Coronavirus disease are at risk of burnout and compassion fatigue and require ongoing mental health support commensurate to their needs. Staff who contract the disease may require additional support to navigate through the illness and recovery. Policies and concerted efforts are needed to strengthen support systems and build resilience among healthcare staff.
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- Department of Nursing, Presbyterian University College, Agogo, Ghana.
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- Department of General Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University for Development Studies, Tamale, Ghana
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Norhayati MN, Che Yusof R, Azman MY. Prevalence of Psychological Impacts on Healthcare Providers during COVID-19 Pandemic in Asia. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:9157. [PMID: 34501747 PMCID: PMC8431592 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18179157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2021] [Revised: 08/24/2021] [Accepted: 08/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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COVID-19 has impacted people psychologically globally, including healthcare providers. Anxiety, depression, and stress are the most common impacts that have affected these people. Thus, this study was aimed to ascertain the estimated prevalence of psychological impacts among healthcare providers in the Asian region. A systematic search was performed in the MEDLINE, CINAHL, and Scopus databases for original research articles published between 2020 and April 2021. Only studies published in English were included. The quality of data was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute Meta-Analysis, and the analysis was performed using generic inverse variance with a random-effects model by Review Manager software. A total of 80 studies across 18 countries in Asia region were pooled to assess the data prevalence on anxiety (34.81% (95% CI: 30.80%, 38.83%)), depression (34.61% (95% CI: 30.87%, 38.36%)), stress (31.72% (95% CI: 21.25%, 42.18%)), insomnia (37.89% (95% CI: 25.43%, 50.35%)), and post-traumatic stress disorder (15.29% (95% CI: 11.43%, 19.15%)). Subgroup analyses were conducted across regions, type of healthcare providers, sex, and occupation. This review has identified a high prevalence of anxiety, depression, stress, and insomnia but a low prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder among healthcare providers in Asia regions. Effective intervention support programs are urgently needed to improve psychological health of healthcare providers and maintaining the health system.
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- Mohd Noor Norhayati
- Department of Family Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian 16150, Malaysia
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- Department of Family Medicine, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian 16150, Malaysia
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- Federal Government Administrative Centre, Medical Practice Division, Ministry of Health, Level 7, Block E1, Parcel E, Putrajaya 62590, Malaysia
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Murphy JK, Khan A, Sun Q, Minas H, Hatcher S, Ng CH, Withers M, Greenshaw A, Michalak EE, Chakraborty PA, Sandanasamy KS, Ibrahim N, Ravindran A, Chen J, Nguyen VC, Lam RW. Needs, gaps and opportunities for standard and e-mental health care among at-risk populations in the Asia Pacific in the context of COVID-19: a rapid scoping review. Int J Equity Health 2021; 20:161. [PMID: 34253198 PMCID: PMC8274266 DOI: 10.1186/s12939-021-01484-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2021] [Accepted: 05/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic is expected to have profound mental health impact, including in the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) region. Some populations might be at higher risk of experiencing negative mental health impacts and may encounter increased barriers to accessing mental health care. The pandemic and related restrictions have led to changes in care delivery, including a rapid shift to the use of e-mental health and digital technologies. It is therefore essential to consider needs and opportunities for equitable mental health care delivery to the most at-risk populations. This rapid scoping review: 1) identifies populations in the APEC region that are at higher risk of the negative mental health impacts of COVID-19, 2) identifies needs and gaps in access to standard and e-mental health care among these populations, and 3) explores the potential of e-mental health to address these needs. METHODS We conducted a rapid scoping review following the PRISMA Extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR). We searched Medline, Embase and PsychInfo databases and Google Scholar using a search strategy developed in consultation with a biomedical librarian. We included records related to mental health or psychosocial risk factors and COVID-19 among at-risk groups; that referred to one or more APEC member economies or had a global, thus generalizable, scope; English language papers, and papers with full text available. RESULTS A total of 132 records published between December 2019 and August 2020 were included in the final analysis. Several priority at-risk populations, risk factors, challenges and recommendations for standard and e-mental health care were identified. Results demonstrate that e-mental health care can be a viable option for care delivery but that specific accessibility and acceptability considerations must be considered. Options for in-person, hybrid or "low-tech" care must also remain available. CONCLUSIONS The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the urgent need for equitable standard and e-mental health care. It has also highlighted the persistent social and structural inequities that contribute to poor mental health. The APEC region is vast and diverse; findings from the region can guide policy and practice in the delivery of equitable mental health care in the region and beyond.
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- Jill K Murphy
- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine; APEC Digital Hub for Mental Health, University of British Columbia, 2255 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 2A1, Canada.
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, 2255 Westbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 2A1, Canada
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- Sol Price School of Public Policy, University of Southern California, 650 Childs Way, Los Angeles, CA, 90089, USA
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- Global and Cultural Mental Health, Level 4, 207 Bouverie Street, Melbourne, Australia
- The University of Melbourne, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, Carlton, Victoria, 3010, Australia
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Roger Guindon Hall, 451 Smyth Road, Ottawa, ON, K1H 8M5, Canada
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- Healthscope Chair of Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, The University of Melbourne, Carlton, Victoria, 3010, Australia
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- USC Keck School of Medicine, USC Institute on Inequalities in Global Health, Los Angeles, USA
- APRU Global Health Program, 2001 N Soto Street SSB 318G, Los Angeles, CA, 90089, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Scientific Director, APEC Digital Hub for Mental Health, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, 4-142M Katz Group Centre for Pharmacy and Health Research, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2B7, Canada
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- APEC Digital Hub for Mental Health, University of British Columbia, 420-5950 University Boulevard, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z3, Canada
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- School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, 2206 East Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z3, Canada
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- Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Violence Injury Prevention, Non-Communicable Disease Section, Disease Control Division, Ministry of Health, Level 2, Block E3, Putrajaya, Malaysia
- Precinct 1, Federal Government Administrative Complex, 62590, Putrajaya, Malaysia
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- Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Violence Injury Prevention, Non-Communicable Disease Section, Disease Control Division, Ministry of Health, Level 2, Block E3, Putrajaya, Malaysia
- Precinct 1, Federal Government Administrative Complex, 62590, Putrajaya, Malaysia
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- Global Mental Health Affairs & The Office of Fellowship Training, Department of Psychiatry, Graduate Faculty, Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
- Campbell Family Mental Health Research Institute, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, 100 Stokes St, Toronto, ON, M6J 1H4, Canada
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- Office for Clinical Research Center, Shanghai Mental Health Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 600 South Wan Ping Rd, Xuhui District, Shanghai, China
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- Institute of Population, Health and Development, ICON4 Tower, 243a Đường La Thành, Láng Thượng, Đống Đa, Hà Nội, 117222, Vietnam
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
- Mood Disorders Centre, Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, Vancouver, Canada
- APEC Digital Hub for Mental Health, 2255 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 2A1, Canada
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Ali SK, Shah J, Talib Z. COVID-19 and mental well-being of nurses in a tertiary facility in Kenya. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0254074. [PMID: 34197540 PMCID: PMC8248721 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0254074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2021] [Accepted: 06/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) epidemic is a global health emergency which has been shown to pose a great challenge to mental health, well-being and resilience of healthcare workers, especially nurses. Little is known on the impact of COVID-19 among nurses in sub-Saharan Africa. METHODS A cross sectional study was carried out between August and November 2020 among nurses recruited from the Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi. The survey questionnaire consisted of six components- demographic and work title characteristics, information regarding care of COVID-19 patients, symptoms of depression, anxiety, insomnia, distress and burnout, measured using standardized questionnaires. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was performed to identify factors associated with mental health disorders. RESULTS Of 255 nurses, 171 (67.1%) consented to complete the survey. The median age of the participants was 33.47 years, 70.2% were females and 60.8% were married. More than half, 64.9% were frontline workers directly engaged in COVID-19 care. Only 1.8% reported a prior history or diagnosis of any mental health disorder. Depression, anxiety, insomnia, distress, and burnout were reported in 45.9%, 48.2%, 37.0%, 28.8% and 47.9% of all nurses. Frontline nurses reported experiencing more moderate to severe symptoms of depression, distress and burnout. Furthermore, females reported more burnout as compared to males. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that after adjustment, working in the frontlines was an independent risk variable for depression and burnout. CONCLUSION This is one of the few studies looking at mental health outcomes among nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic in Kenya. Similar to other studies from around the world, nurses directly involved with COVID-19 patients reported higher rates of mental health symptoms. Burnout threatens to exacerbate the pre-existing severe nursing workforce shortage in low-resource settings. Cost-effective and feasible mitigating strategies, geared to low-middle income countries, are urgently needed to help cope with mental health symptoms during such a pandemic.
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- Sayed K. Ali
- Department of Medicine, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Department of Medicine, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Department of Medical Education, California University of Science and Medicine, Colton, California, United States of America
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Marvaldi M, Mallet J, Dubertret C, Moro MR, Guessoum SB. Anxiety, depression, trauma-related, and sleep disorders among healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Neurosci Biobehav Rev 2021; 126:252-264. [PMID: 33774085 PMCID: PMC9754720 DOI: 10.1016/j.neubiorev.2021.03.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 264] [Impact Index Per Article: 88.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2020] [Revised: 03/08/2021] [Accepted: 03/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Healthcare workers have been facing the COVID-19 pandemic, with numerous critical patients and deaths, and high workloads. Quality of care is related to the mental status of healthcare workers. This PRISMA systematic review and meta-analysis, on Pubmed/Psycinfo up to October 8, 2020, estimates the prevalence of mental health problems among healthcare workers during this pandemic. The systematic review included 70 studies (101 017 participants) and only high-quality studies were included in the meta-analysis. The following pooled prevalences were estimated: 300 % of anxiety (95 %CI, 24.2-37.05); 311 % of depression (95 %CI, 25.7-36.8); 565 % of acute stress (95 %CI - 30.6-80.5); 20,2% of post-traumatic stress (95 %CI, 9.9-33.0); 44.0 % of sleep disorders (95 %CI, 24.6-64.5). The following factors were found to be sources of heterogeneity in subgroups and metaregressions analysis: proportion of female, nurses, and location. Targeted prevention and support strategies are needed now, and early in case of future health crises.
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- University of Paris, France; AP-HP (Greater Paris University Hospitals), University Hospital Louis Mourier, Psychiatry Department, 92700, Colombes, France; INSERM UMR1266, Institute of Psychiatry and Neurosciences of Paris (IPNP), Paris, France; Fondation FONDAMENTAL, Créteil, France.
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- University of Paris, France; AP-HP (Greater Paris University Hospitals), University Hospital Louis Mourier, Psychiatry Department, 92700, Colombes, France; INSERM UMR1266, Institute of Psychiatry and Neurosciences of Paris (IPNP), Paris, France; Fondation FONDAMENTAL, Créteil, France.
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- University of Paris, France; AP-HP (Greater Paris University Hospitals), University Hospital Cochin, Psychiatry Department, Maison de Solenn, 75014, Paris, France; Paris-Saclay University, UVSQ, INSERM U1018, CESP, Team DevPsy, 94807, Villejuif, France; University of Paris, PCPP, 92100, Boulogne-Billancourt, France.
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- University of Paris, France; AP-HP (Greater Paris University Hospitals), University Hospital Cochin, Psychiatry Department, Maison de Solenn, 75014, Paris, France; Paris-Saclay University, UVSQ, INSERM U1018, CESP, Team DevPsy, 94807, Villejuif, France; University of Paris, PCPP, 92100, Boulogne-Billancourt, France.
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Potas N, Koçtürk N, Toygar SA. Anxiety effects on quality of life during the COVID-19 outbreak: A parallel-serial mediation model among nurses in Turkey. Work 2021; 69:37-45. [PMID: 34024800 DOI: 10.3233/wor-205050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Nurses experience loneliness, anxiety, fear, fatigue, sleep disorders, and other physical and mental health problems due to their close contact with patients in cases of epidemic diseases. Among nurses in Turkey, we want to explore how anxiety, psychological health, and social isolation affect nurses' quality of life. OBJECTIVES This study aimed to investigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the quality of life (COVID-19 EQLS), State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI-1 and STAI-2), psychological health, and social isolation among nurses. It also aimed to identify whether the influence of trait anxiety, psychological health, and social isolation are stronger than the direct influence of state anxiety on nurses' quality of life during the pandemic. METHODS A cross-sectional study design and STROBE guidelines were implemented. In this study, 638 nurses in Turkey were included using simple random sampling. The participants completed the STAI-1 and STAI-2 and COVID-19 EQLS online-form. The parallel-serial mediation model was used to examine the relationships between the determined variables. RESULTS Psychological health, psychological effects of social isolation, and trait anxiety fully mediated the relationship between state anxiety and quality of life of nurses. The total indirect effect of the confidence interval of bootstrapping was statistically different from zero. CONCLUSIONS Trait anxiety, psychological health, and social isolation were the main factors with statistically significant indirect effects on the quality of life of Turkish nurses in this study.
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- Nihan Potas
- Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of Healthcare Management, Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Faculty of Education, Department of Educational Science, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Faculty of Applied Sciences, Department of Healthcare Management, Tarsus University, Tarsus-Mersin, Turkey
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Serrano J, Hassamal S, Hassamal S, Dong F, Neeki M. Depression and anxiety prevalence in nursing staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nurs Manag (Harrow) 2021; 52:24-32. [PMID: 34016869 PMCID: PMC8162218 DOI: 10.1097/01.numa.0000752784.86469.b9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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This article reviews a study to determine the effects of COVID-19 on the rate of depression and anxiety in nurses and to identify potential strategies that nurse leaders can implement to reduce depression and anxiety in their staff.
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- Jan Serrano
- At Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in Colton, Calif., Jan Serrano is a nurse scientist, Sameer Hassamal is a consultation and liaison psychiatrist, Sunita Hassamal is internal medicine residency faculty, and Michael Neeki is core faculty and director of research. At Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, Calif., Fanglong Dong is an associate professor
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Labrague LJ, De Los Santos JAA. Prevalence and predictors of coronaphobia among frontline hospital and public health nurses. Public Health Nurs 2021; 38:382-389. [PMID: 33226158 PMCID: PMC7753466 DOI: 10.1111/phn.12841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2020] [Revised: 10/24/2020] [Accepted: 11/04/2020] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To determine the prevalence as well as the predictors of coronaphobia in frontline hospital and public health nurses. DESIGN This study used a cross-sectional research study involving 736 nurses working in COVID-19 designated hospitals and health units in Region 8, Philippines. Four structured self-report scales were used, including the Coronavirus Anxiety Scale, the Brief Resilience Scale, the Perceived Social Support Questionnaire, and the single-item measure for perceived health. RESULTS The prevalence of coronaphobia was 54.76% (n = 402): 37.04% (n = 130) in hospital nurses and 70.91% (n = 273) in public health nurses. Additionally, nurses' gender (β = 0.148, p < .001), marital status (β = 0.124, p < .001), job status (β = 0.138, p < .001), and personal resilience (β = -0.167, p = .002) were identified as predictors of COVID-19 anxiety. A small proportion of nurses were willing (19.94%, n = 70) and fully prepared (9.40%, n = 33) to manage and care for coronavirus patients. CONCLUSION Coronaphobia is prevalent among frontline Filipino nurses, particularly among public health nurses. Interventions to address coronaphobia among frontline nurses in the hospital and community should consider the predictors identified. By increasing personal resilience in nurses through theoretically driven intervention, coronaphobia may be alleviated.
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Prasad K, McLoughlin C, Stillman M, Poplau S, Goelz E, Taylor S, Nankivil N, Brown R, Linzer M, Cappelucci K, Barbouche M, Sinsky CA. Prevalence and correlates of stress and burnout among U.S. healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: A national cross-sectional survey study. EClinicalMedicine 2021; 35:100879. [PMID: 34041456 PMCID: PMC8141518 DOI: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2021.100879] [Citation(s) in RCA: 249] [Impact Index Per Article: 83.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2021] [Revised: 04/15/2021] [Accepted: 04/16/2021] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND COVID-19 has put extraordinary stress on healthcare workers. Few studies have evaluated stress by worker role, or focused on experiences of women and people of color. METHODS The "Coping with COVID" survey assessed US healthcare worker stress. A stress summary score (SSS) incorporated stress, fear of exposure, anxiety/depression and workload (Omega 0.78). Differences from mean were expressed as Cohen's d Effect Sizes (ESs). Regression analyses tested associations with stress and burnout. FINDINGS Between May 28 and October 1, 2020, 20,947 healthcare workers responded from 42 organizations (median response rate 20%, Interquartile range 7% to 35%). Sixty one percent reported fear of exposure or transmission, 38% reported anxiety/depression, 43% suffered work overload, and 49% had burnout. Stress scores were highest among nursing assistants, medical assistants, and social workers (small to moderate ESs, p < 0.001), inpatient vs outpatient workers (small ES, p < 0.001), women vs men (small ES, p < 0.001), and in Black and Latinx workers vs Whites (small ESs, p < 0.001). Fear of exposure was prevalent among nursing assistants and Black and Latinx workers, while housekeepers and Black and Latinx workers most often experienced enhanced meaning and purpose. In multilevel models, odds of burnout were 40% lower in those feeling valued by their organizations (odds ratio 0.60, 95% CIs [0.58, 0.63], p< 0.001). INTERPRETATION Stress is higher among nursing assistants, medical assistants, social workers, inpatient workers, women and persons of color, is related to workload and mental health, and is lower when feeling valued.
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- Kriti Prasad
- University of Minnesota Medical School, 420 Delaware St SE, Minneapolis MN 55455, United States
- Hennepin Healthcare, Minneapolis MN, United States
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- Hennepin Healthcare, Minneapolis MN, United States
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- American Medical Association (AMA), Chicago, IL, United States
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- American Medical Association (AMA), Chicago, IL, United States
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- University of Wisconsin School of Nursing, Madison, WI, United States
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- Hennepin Healthcare, Minneapolis MN, United States
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- American Medical Association (AMA), Chicago, IL, United States
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Gül Ş, Kılıç ST. Determining anxiety levels and related factors in operating room nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic: A descriptive study. J Nurs Manag 2021; 29:1934-1945. [PMID: 33843088 PMCID: PMC8250360 DOI: 10.1111/jonm.13332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2021] [Revised: 03/12/2021] [Accepted: 04/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Health care professionals responsible for care and treatment during outbreaks are more likely to experience anxiety, depression, insomnia and stress. AIM This study investigated operating room nurses' anxiety levels and related factors during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS The research was conducted between July and September 2020. The sample consisted of 192 operating room nurses. Data were collected using a descriptive questionnaire and the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI). RESULTS Participants had moderate levels of anxiety. The risk factors associated with high levels of anxiety included having chronic diseases, working with patients causing worry, fear of contracting COVID-19 and transmitting it to loved ones, incompetence of hospitals in managing the pandemic, lack of support from hospital managers, taking few breaks and working long shifts due to preventive measures at the workplace. CONCLUSION AND IMPLICATIONS OF NURSING MANAGEMENT The results show that operating room nurses have had moderate anxiety levels since the onset of the pandemic. Therefore, it is critical to regularly identify and meet their mental and emotional needs to implement early preventive interventions. Identifying risk factors will help recognize anxiety in operating room nurses and take measures to protect their mental health while working with high-risk patients in different clinics during the pandemic. What is more, managers should draw up action plans for extraordinary conditions, such as a pandemic.
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- Şenay Gül
- Faculty of Nursing, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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White JH. A Phenomenological Study of Nurse Managers' and Assistant Nurse Managers' Experiences during the COVID-19 Pandemic in the United States. J Nurs Manag 2021; 29:1525-1534. [PMID: 33690928 PMCID: PMC8237030 DOI: 10.1111/jonm.13304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2021] [Revised: 03/05/2021] [Accepted: 03/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Aim To understand the experiences of hospital nurse managers and assistant nurse managers during the COVID‐19 pandemic in the United States. Background Little research has been published about the experiences of nurse managers during the COVID‐19 pandemic. Experiences of front‐line nurses have been well documented. This is the first phenomenological study to date in the United States on experiences of hospital nurse managers during the COVID‐19 pandemic. Design Phenomenological qualitative approach. Methods Thirteen managers, seven nurse managers and six assistant nurse managers were interviewed about their experiences using audio–video teleconferencing and a semi‐structured interview guide. Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research criteria for reporting qualitative research were used. Results The four major themes that emerged were as follows: being there for everyone; leadership challenges; struggles, support and coping; and strengthening my role. There were 11 subthemes. Conclusions A major focus of nurse managers during the pandemic was psychosocial support of front‐line nurses while at the same time experiencing stress and exhaustion themselves. Implications for nursing management More attention on the psychosocial needs of nurse managers, interventions to allay their exhaustion and provisions for readily available support are warranted.
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- Jane H White
- Office of the Chief Nurse Executive, Institute for Nursing, Northwell Health, New Hyde Park, NY, USA
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Al Maqbali M, Al Sinani M, Al-Lenjawi B. Prevalence of stress, depression, anxiety and sleep disturbance among nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Psychosom Res 2021; 141:110343. [PMID: 33360329 PMCID: PMC7831768 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2020.110343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 224] [Impact Index Per Article: 74.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2020] [Revised: 12/14/2020] [Accepted: 12/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND The new coronavirus disease's (COVID-19) high risk of infection can increase the workload of healthcare workers, especially nurses, as they are most of the healthcare workforce. These problems can lead to psychological problems. Therefore, the aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis to ascertain the present impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on the prevalence of stress, anxiety, depression and sleep disturbance among nurses. METHODS A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted. The following databases were searched: PubMed, CHINAL, MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, MedRxiv and Google Scholar, from January 2020 up to 26th October 2020. Prevalence rates were pooled with meta-analysis using a random-effects model. Heterogeneity was tested using I-squared (I2) statistics. RESULTS A total of 93 studies (n = 93,112), published between January 2020 and September 2020, met the inclusion criteria. The overall prevalence of stress was assessed in 40 studies which accounted for 43% (95% CI 37-49). The pooled prevalence of anxiety was 37% (95% CI 32-41) in 73 studies. Depression was assessed in 62 studies, with a pooled prevalence of 35% (95% CI 31-39). Finally, 18 studies assessed sleep disturbance and the pooled prevalence was 43% (95% CI 36-50). CONCLUSION This meta-analysis found that approximately one third of nurses working during the COVID-19 epidemic were suffering from psychological symptoms. This highlights the importance of providing comprehensive support strategies to reduce the psychological impact of the COVID-19 outbreak among nurses under pandemic conditions. Further longitudinal study is needed to distinguish of psychological symptoms during and after the infectious disease outbreaks.
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- Reproductive and Developmental Biology Department of Surgery and Cancer, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, London, UK
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Sirois FM, Owens J. Factors Associated With Psychological Distress in Health-Care Workers During an Infectious Disease Outbreak: A Rapid Systematic Review of the Evidence. Front Psychiatry 2021; 11:589545. [PMID: 33584364 PMCID: PMC7876062 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2020.589545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2020] [Accepted: 12/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Objective: Health-care workers (HCW) are at risk for psychological distress during an infectious disease outbreak, such as the coronavirus pandemic, due to the demands of dealing with a public health emergency. This rapid systematic review examined the factors associated with psychological distress among HCW during an outbreak. Method: We systematically reviewed literature on the factors associated with psychological distress (demographic characteristics, occupational, social, psychological, and infection-related factors) in HCW during an outbreak (COVID-19, SARS, MERS, H1N1, H7N9, and Ebola). Four electronic databases were searched (2000 to 15 November 2020) for relevant peer-reviewed research according to a pre-registered protocol. A narrative synthesis was conducted to identify fixed, modifiable, and infection-related factors linked to distress and psychiatric morbidity. Results: From the 4,621 records identified, 138 with data from 143,246 HCW in 139 studies were included. All but two studies were cross-sectional. The majority of the studies were conducted during COVID-19 (k = 107, N = 34,334) and SARS (k = 21, N = 18,096). Consistent evidence indicated that being female, a nurse, experiencing stigma, maladaptive coping, having contact or risk of contact with infected patients, and experiencing quarantine, were risk factors for psychological distress among HCW. Personal and organizational social support, perceiving control, positive work attitudes, sufficient information about the outbreak and proper protection, training, and resources, were associated with less psychological distress. Conclusions: This review highlights the key factors to the identify HCW who are most at risk for psychological distress during an outbreak and modifying factors to reduce distress and improve resilience. Recommendations are that HCW at risk for increased distress receive early interventions and ongoing monitoring because there is evidence that HCW distress can persist for up to 3 years after an outbreak. Further research needs to track the associations of risk and resilience factors with distress over time and the extent to which certain factors are inter-related and contribute to sustained or transient distress.
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- Fuschia M. Sirois
- Department of Psychology, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom
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- School of Clinical Dentistry, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom
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Lapum J, Nguyen M, Fredericks S, Lai S, McShane J. "Goodbye … Through a Glass Door": Emotional Experiences of Working in COVID-19 Acute Care Hospital Environments. Can J Nurs Res 2020; 53:5-15. [PMID: 33342299 PMCID: PMC7754157 DOI: 10.1177/0844562120982420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background The severity of the COVID-19 health crisis has placed acute care nurses in dire work environments in which they have had to deal with uncertainty, loss, and death on a constant basis. It is necessary to gain a better understanding of nurses’ experiences to develop interventions supportive of their emotional well-being. Purpose The purpose of this study is to explore how nurses are emotionally affected working in COVID-19 acute care hospital environments. The research question is: What is the emotional experience of nurses working in COVID-19 acute care hospital environments? Methods We employed a narrative methodology that focused on participants’ stories. Twenty registered nurses, who worked in six hospitals in the Greater Toronto Area in Canada, participated in interviews. A narrative analysis was conducted with a focus on content and form of stories. Results We identified three themes about working in COVID-19 acute care hospital environments: the emotional experience, the agency of emotions, and how emotions shape nursing and practice. Conclusion In moving forth with pandemic preparations, healthcare leaders and governments need to make sure that a nurse’s sacrifice is not all-encompassing. Supporting nurses’ emotional well-being and resilience is necessary to counterbalance the loss and trauma nurses go through.
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- Jennifer Lapum
- Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing, Ryerson University, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing, Ryerson University, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Serrano-Ripoll MJ, Meneses-Echavez JF, Ricci-Cabello I, Fraile-Navarro D, Fiol-deRoque MA, Pastor-Moreno G, Castro A, Ruiz-Pérez I, Zamanillo Campos R, Gonçalves-Bradley DC. Impact of viral epidemic outbreaks on mental health of healthcare workers: a rapid systematic review and meta-analysis. J Affect Disord 2020; 277:347-357. [PMID: 32861835 PMCID: PMC7443314 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2020.08.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 282] [Impact Index Per Article: 70.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2020] [Revised: 08/14/2020] [Accepted: 08/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND This study aimed at examining the impact of providing healthcare during health emergencies caused by viral epidemic outbreaks on healthcare workers' (HCWs) mental health; to identify factors associated with worse impact, and; to assess the available evidence base regarding interventions to reduce such impact. METHOD Rapid systematic review. We searched MEDLINE, Embase, and PsycINFO (inception to August 2020). We pooled data using random-effects meta-analyses to estimate the prevalence of specific mental health problems, and used GRADE to ascertain the certainty of evidence. RESULTS We included 117 studies. The pooled prevalence was higher for acute stress disorder (40% (95%CI 39 to 41%)), followed by anxiety (30%, (30 to 31%)), burnout (28% (26 to 31%)), depression (24% (24 to 25%)), and post-traumatic stress disorder (13% (13 to 14%)). We identified factors associated with the likelihood of developing those problems, including sociodemographic (younger age and female gender), social (lack of social support, stigmatization), and occupational (working in a high-risk environment, specific occupational roles, and lower levels of specialised training and job experience) factors. Four studies reported interventions for frontline HCW: two educational interventions increased confidence in pandemic self-efficacy and in interpersonal problems solving (very low certainty), whereas one multifaceted intervention improved anxiety, depression, and sleep quality (very low certainty). LIMITATIONS We only searched three databases, and the initial screening was undertaken by a single reviewer. CONCLUSION Given the very limited evidence regarding the impact of interventions to tackle mental health problems in HCWs, the risk factors identified represent important targets for future interventions.
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- Maria J Serrano-Ripoll
- Health Research Institute of the Balearic Islands (IdISBa). Carretera de Valldemossa, 79 Hospital Universitario Son Espases. Edificio S. 07120 Palma, Illes Balears, Spain; Balearic Islands Health Services, Primary Care Research Unit of Mallorca, Palma, Illes Balears, Spain; University of Balearic Islands (UIB), Department of Psychology, Carretera de Valldemossa, km 7.5. 07122, Palma, Illes Balears, Spain
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- Division for Health Services, Norwegian Institute of Public Health. Oslo, Norway; Facultad de Cultura Física, Deporte y Recreación. Universidad Santo Tomás. Bogotá, Colombia
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- Health Research Institute of the Balearic Islands (IdISBa). Carretera de Valldemossa, 79 Hospital Universitario Son Espases. Edificio S. 07120 Palma, Illes Balears, Spain; Balearic Islands Health Services, Primary Care Research Unit of Mallorca, Palma, Illes Balears, Spain; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red (CIBERESP). Avda. Monforte de Lemos, 3-5. Pabellón 11. 28029 Madrid, Spain.
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- Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
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- Health Research Institute of the Balearic Islands (IdISBa). Carretera de Valldemossa, 79 Hospital Universitario Son Espases. Edificio S. 07120 Palma, Illes Balears, Spain; Balearic Islands Health Services, Primary Care Research Unit of Mallorca, Palma, Illes Balears, Spain
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red (CIBERESP). Avda. Monforte de Lemos, 3-5. Pabellón 11. 28029 Madrid, Spain; Escuela Andaluza de Salud Pública. Campus Universitario de Cartuja. Cuesta del Observatorio, 4. 18080. Granada, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria (Ibs. Granada). Avda. de Madrid, 15. 18012. Granada, Spain
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- Health Research Institute of the Balearic Islands (IdISBa). Carretera de Valldemossa, 79 Hospital Universitario Son Espases. Edificio S. 07120 Palma, Illes Balears, Spain; Research Institute of Health Sciences (IUNICS), University of Balearic Islands. Carretera de Valldemossa, km 7.5. Edificio Científico-Técnico. 07122 Palma, Illes Balears, Spain
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- University of Balearic Islands (UIB), Department of Psychology, Carretera de Valldemossa, km 7.5. 07122, Palma, Illes Balears, Spain; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red (CIBERESP). Avda. Monforte de Lemos, 3-5. Pabellón 11. 28029 Madrid, Spain; Escuela Andaluza de Salud Pública. Campus Universitario de Cartuja. Cuesta del Observatorio, 4. 18080. Granada, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria (Ibs. Granada). Avda. de Madrid, 15. 18012. Granada, Spain
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- Health Research Institute of the Balearic Islands (IdISBa). Carretera de Valldemossa, 79 Hospital Universitario Son Espases. Edificio S. 07120 Palma, Illes Balears, Spain; Balearic Islands Health Services, Primary Care Research Unit of Mallorca, Palma, Illes Balears, Spain; Valencian International University (VIU), Department of Health, 46002, Valencia, Comunitat Valenciana, Spain
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Gelardi M, Fiore V, Giancaspro R, La Gatta E, Fortunato F, Resta O, Carpagnano GE, Santomasi C, Dimitri M, Foschino Barbaro MP, Lacedonia D, Scioscia G, Antonio L, Cassano M. Surgical mask and N95 in healthcare workers of Covid-19 departments: clinical and social aspects. ACTA BIO-MEDICA : ATENEI PARMENSIS 2020; 91:e2020171. [PMID: 33525214 PMCID: PMC7927551 DOI: 10.23750/abm.v91i4.10660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2020] [Accepted: 10/19/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
Abstract
Introdution. In order to prevent or slow down the transmission of COVID-19, various public health measures have been introduced, including social distancing, environmental disinfection and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). In this perspective, the clinical practice of healthcare professionals has changed dramatically. As a matter of fact, the use of surgical masks and N95 has significantly worsened the job performance of workers who deal directly with COVID-19 disease. Methods. The study included 116 health workers employed in the pulmonology, intensive care and infectious diseases departments of Bari and Foggia Hospital, directly involved in the healthcare of patients affected by COVID-19. Between May 1, 2020 and May 31, 2020, each participant completed an online questionnaire aimed to investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on workers’ lifestyle changes and job performances. We compared the results based on the type of mask used by each participant (surgical mask vs N95). Results. Although disturbances related to the use of the mask arose earlier in subjects who wore the N95 (p = 0.0094), healthcare workers that wore surgical masks reported a statistically higher average score for a greater number of disorders. Conclusions. This is the first study that compares the effects of the two most used PPE on the quality of life of health workers and which highlights the greater discomfort caused by surgical masks. This result brings to light a serious social problem, being surgical masks widely used in everyday life by ordinary people and non-healthcare workers. (www.actabiomedica.it)
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