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Clark CJ, Al-Hamdan Z, Bawadi H, Alsalem H, Hamadneh J, Abu Al-Haija A, Hadd AR, Spencer RA, Bergenfeld I, Hall-Clifford R. Preventing violence and enhancing mental health among clients of an invitro fertilization clinic in Jordan: results of a pre/post pilot test of the use of cognitive behavioral therapy. Reprod Health 2024; 21:117. [PMID: 39129010 PMCID: PMC11316984 DOI: 10.1186/s12978-024-01860-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 08/05/2024] [Indexed: 08/13/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Infertility increases women's risk of intimate partner violence (IPV). Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is commonly used to treat mental health problems among fertility treatment seeking patients. CBT has not been tested for its potential to reduce IPV in this population. We pilot test the use of CBT to prevent IPV and improve patients' mental health in a fertility clinic in Jordan. METHODS Of 38 eligible fertility-treatment seeking couples, 16 consented and underwent up to 11 CBT sessions (average = 9) over 3 months. Interviews at baseline and 16 weeks post intervention (endline) assessed IPV, quality of life, social support, coping, and fear of spouse. Wilcoxon signed-rank and McNemar's tests were used to assess change in outcomes. RESULTS At baseline, women's rates of IPV, depression, and anxiety were 75%, 87.5%, and 75% respectively, whereas men's rates of depression and anxiety were each 80%. Average baseline post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms for men and women were 3.3 and 2.7 respectively out of 5. IPV decreased 25% after treatment, and women reported less spousal fear. For both men and women, depression, anxiety, and PTSD symptoms decreased and social support and fertility quality of life improved. CONCLUSION Psychosocial support should be standard of care for the treatment of infertility given the burden of mental health problems and IPV and the utility of CBT in this patient population. Co-design with couples is needed to identify strategies to bolster participation along with population-based interventions to combat the stigma of infertility and mental health service use and enhance women's status.
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- Cari Jo Clark
- Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA.
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- Faculty of Nursing/WHO Collaborating Center, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Maternal and Child Health Nursing Department, the University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- Psychosocial Department, Institute for Family Health, King Hussein Foundation, Amman, Jordan
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- Consultant of Reproductive Endocrinology and IVFHead of Obstetrics and Gynecology DepartmentDirector of IVF Center/ KAUH, Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST), King Abdullah University Hospital (KAUH), Irbid, Jordan
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- Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Center for the Study of Human Health and Department of Sociology, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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Abualruz H, Hayajneh F, Othman EH, Abu Sabra MA, Khalil MM, Khalifeh AH, Yasin I, Alhamory S, Zyoud AH, Abousoliman AD. The relationship between emotional intelligence, resilience, and psychological distress among nurses in Jordan. Arch Psychiatr Nurs 2024; 51:108-113. [PMID: 39034065 DOI: 10.1016/j.apnu.2024.05.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2023] [Revised: 05/04/2024] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 07/23/2024]
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BACKGROUND Nurses have significant levels of depression, anxiety, and stress as a result of their exposure to various stressors at work. Emotional intelligence and resilience are relatively new notions essential for nurses to naturalize high levels of psychological problems. The study aimed to investigate the relationship between emotional intelligence and resilience and their impact on depression, anxiety, and stress among nurses. METHODS A cross-sectional descriptive design was used and recruited 152 nurses from three private hospitals in Jordan. Variables were measured using the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale, Brief Resilience Scale, and Brief Emotional Intelligence Scale. RESULTS The participants' average age was 27.6 years, and they were mostly female (66.4 %). Resilience earned an average of 3.1, while emotional intelligence averaged 31.7. Depression, anxiety, and stress were all significantly higher among nurses. Also, negative relationships were found between emotional intelligence, resilience, and psychological problems (p < .001). Emotional intelligence is positively associated with resilience (r = 0.83, p < .001). In addition, emotional intelligence and resilience were both significant predictors of depression, anxiety, and stress. CONCLUSION Emotional intelligence is critical to nurses' well-being. Higher emotional intelligence is associated with higher resilience and lower levels of depression, anxiety, and stress among nurses. Interventions and education programs emphasizing emotional intelligence and resilience are essential to improving their mental health. Healthcare organizations and governments should promote these attributes to enhance nurses' psychological wellness in challenging healthcare settings.
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- Hasan Abualruz
- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Adult Health Nursing, School of Nursing, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- Faculty of Nursing, Applied Science Private University, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, The University of Jordan, Aqaba Campus, Aqaba, Jordan
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- Department of Community & Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Zarqa University, P.O.Box 132222, Zarqa 13132, Jordan
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- Department of Community & Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Zarqa University, P.O.Box 132222, Zarqa 13132, Jordan.
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- Pediatric Department, Jordan University Hospital, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, The University of Jordan, Aqaba Campus, Aqaba, Jordan
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Kafrelsheikh University, Cairo, Egypt
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Fatani M, Shamayleh A, Alshraideh H. Assessing the Disruption Impact on Healthcare Delivery. J Prim Care Community Health 2024; 15:21501319241260351. [PMID: 38907592 PMCID: PMC11193933 DOI: 10.1177/21501319241260351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2023] [Revised: 05/04/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/24/2024] Open
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Health emergency outbreaks such as the COVID-19 pandemic make it challenging for healthcare systems to ration medical resources and patient care. Such disastrous events have been increasing over the past years and are becoming inevitable, necessitating the need for healthcare to be well-prepared and resilient to unpredictable rises in demand. Quantitative and qualitative based decision support systems increase the effectiveness of planning, alleviating uncertainties associated with the crisis. This study aims to understand how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the performance of healthcare systems in different areas and to address the associated disruption. A cross-sectional online survey was conducted in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates among healthcare workers who worked during the pandemic. The pandemic-related disruption and its psychometric properties were assessed using Structural Equations Modeling (SEM) with 5 latent factors: Staff Mental Health, Communication Level, Planning and Readiness, Healthcare Supply Chain, and Telehealth. Responses from highly qualified participants with many years of experience in hospital settings were collected and analyzed. Results show that the model satisfactorily fits the data with a CLI of 0.91 and TLI of 0.88. The model indicates that enhancing supply chain management, planning, telehealth usage, and communication level across the healthcare system can mitigate the disruption. However, the lack of mental health management for healthcare workers can significantly disrupt the quality of delivered care. Staff mental health and healthcare supply chain, respectively, are the highest contributors to varying degrees of disruption in healthcare delivery. This study provides a direction for more research focusing on determinants of healthcare efficiency. It also provides decision-makers insights into the main factors leading to disruptions in healthcare systems, allowing them to shape their outbreak response and better prepare for future health emergencies.
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- Maymunah Fatani
- Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah UAE
- Engineering Systems Management, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah UAE
- Department of Industrial Engineering, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah UAE
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- Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah UAE
- Engineering Systems Management, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah UAE
- Department of Industrial Engineering, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah UAE
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- Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah UAE
- Engineering Systems Management, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah UAE
- Department of Industrial Engineering, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah UAE
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Alrjoub W, Alarjeh G, Ammar K, Shamieh A, Harding R, Booth C, Sullivan R, Al-ruzzieh M, Mansour A, Shamieh O. Stress, resilience, and moral distress among health care providers in oncology during the COVID-19 pandemic. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1288483. [PMID: 38192554 PMCID: PMC10773806 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1288483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 11/02/2023] [Indexed: 01/10/2024] Open
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Background The coronavirus pandemic has potential implications for stress levels and resilience among oncology healthcare professionals (HCPs). This study aims to assess perceived stress, resilience, and moral distress levels among oncology HCPs in Jordan during the pandemic and identify associated risk factors. Methods An online cross-sectional survey was conducted among oncology HCPs in Jordan using three validated tools: Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RSIC), and Moral Distress Thermometer (MDT). Seven items were used to assess sources of stress. Results A total of 965 participants enrolled with a 74% response rate. The participants' ages ranged from 20 to 74 (mean = 32.74, SD = 5.197), with 79.1% males, 45.1% were physicians, 32.6% were public hospital workers, 57.1% were married, and 56.6% had children below 18 years. Findings indicated moderate perceived stress (Mean = 15.87, SD = 5.861), low resilience (Mean = 29.18, SD = 5.197), and high moral distress (Mean = 4.72, SD = 2.564). Females, unmarried individuals, and younger age groups exhibited higher PSS (p = 0.009, p < 0.001, and P<0.001) and lower resilience (p = 0.024, p = 0.034, and p = 0.001). Not having children below 18 years correlated with higher perceived stress (P < 0.001). In linear regression analysis, age and gender emerged as significant predictors of both perceived stress and resilience. Female participants reported stress related to the risk of contracting COVID-19 (p = 0.001), transmitting it to others (p = 0.017), social isolation (P < 0.001), and having children at home due to school closures (p = 0.000). A cohort of 239 participants repeated the survey within a two-month interval, revealed a statistically significant decrease in the CD-RISC scores (p < 0.001). Conclusion Oncology HCPs in Jordan experienced moderate stress, high moral distress, and poor resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic. These factors may negatively affect the quality of oncology care. Urgent measures are necessary to support HCPs in coping with unforeseen circumstances in the future.
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- Waleed Alrjoub
- Centre for Palliative and Cancer Care in Conflict (CPCCC), King Hussein Cancer Centre (KHCC), Amman, Jordan
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- Centre for Palliative and Cancer Care in Conflict (CPCCC), King Hussein Cancer Centre (KHCC), Amman, Jordan
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- Centre of Research Shared Resources, King Hussein Cancer Centre (KHCC), Amman, Jordan
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- Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care, King’s College London, Cicely Saunders Institute, London, United Kingdom
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Cancer Care and Epidemiology, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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- Institute of Cancer Policy, King’s College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Director General’s Office, King Hussein Cancer Center, Amman, Jordan
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- Centre for Palliative and Cancer Care in Conflict (CPCCC), King Hussein Cancer Centre (KHCC), Amman, Jordan
- Faculty of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
- Department of Palliative Care, King Hussein Cancer Centre (KHCC), Amman, Jordan
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Alhouri A, Abu Shokor M, Marwa K, Sharabi A, Mohammad Nazir Arrouk D, Al Houri FN, Al Houri H. COVID-19 and Its Impact on Healthcare Workers: Understanding Stigma, Stress, and Quality of Life. Cureus 2023; 15:e37846. [PMID: 37214008 PMCID: PMC10198658 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.37846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has negatively impacted public health systems worldwide and created anxiety and stress among communities, resulting in the stigmatization of patients infected with the virus. Stigmatization of individuals who are sick or thought to be infected has a long history and can lead to discrimination and prejudice. This study aims to evaluate the prevalence of COVID-19-related stigma in Jordan, assess the relationship between stigma and the quality of life (QoL) in healthcare workers, and identify possible measures to decrease stressful events. Understanding the psychological effects of healthcare workers' jobs and reducing their burden is essential to improving medical outcomes and the QoL of patients. METHODOLOGY This cross-sectional study was conducted in three primary hospitals in Amman, Jordan, from July to December 2021. Healthcare workers were recruited through convenience sampling and completed a self-administered questionnaire, which included demographic information, a validated COVID-19 stigma questionnaire, work conditions during the pandemic, the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale - 21 Items (DASS-21) questionnaire to measure depression, anxiety, and stress, and the EUROHIS-QOL questionnaire to assess the QoL. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, including chi-square tests and post hoc analysis. The study was approved by the institutional review board, and participation was voluntary and confidential. RESULTS The study was conducted among 683 healthcare workers in Jordan, with 77.7% based in the capital city, Amman. Most of the participants were between 18 and 30 years of age, and slightly more than half were female. The study found that 38.1% of healthcare workers would not take the COVID-19 vaccine once it became available. More than half (56%) reported experiencing stress, 61% reported anxiety, and 65% reported depression during the pandemic. Internal medicine specialties and frontline nurses reported the highest levels of stress, and healthcare workers with greater exposure to COVID-19 patients reported higher levels of anxiety and stress. Only 3% of participants reported experiencing stigmatization (p=0.043), with low-income participants reporting it more frequently. Stigmatization was significantly correlated with feelings of depression, anxiety, and stress (p<0.001). CONCLUSION Healthcare workers' mental well-being has been affected negatively by the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in depression, anxiety, and stress. Widespread mental surveillance for healthcare workers is crucial to protect healthcare workers from psychological issues and to improve the healthcare service provided to patients. Stigma among healthcare workers can be a major factor that may increase depression, anxiety, and stress.
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- Abdullah Alhouri
- Department of Internal Medicine, Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading, GBR
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- Department of General Medicine, Al Safa Medical Complex, Hail, SAU
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- Department of General Medicine, Somerian Health, Abu Dhabi, ARE
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- College of Medicine, American University in the Emirates, Dubai, ARE
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Syrian Private University, Damascus, SYR
- Department of Internal Medicine, Al-Assad University Hospital, Al-Mouwasat University Hospital, Damascus, SYR
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Alfuqaha OA, Shunnar OF, Khalil RA, Alhalaiqa FN, Thaher YA, Al-Masarwah UM, Al Amad TZ. Work alienation influences nurses' readiness for professional development and willingness to learn: A cross-sectional correlation study. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0284963. [PMID: 37159456 PMCID: PMC10168560 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0284963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2022] [Accepted: 04/13/2023] [Indexed: 05/11/2023] Open
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Work alienation has a negative impact on nursing profession and may affect professional nursing development and willingness to learn during the era of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The aim of this study was to explore the perceived levels of professional development, willingness to learn, and work alienation during this pandemic among nurses in Jordan. It also assessed the influence of work alienation and sociodemographic factors on readiness for professional development and willingness to learn. We used a cross-sectional correlation study design using the Arabic readiness for professional development and willingness to learn and work alienation scales among 328 nurses working in Jordan University Hospital, Amman-Jordan. Data were collected during the period of October and November 2021. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (Mean ± Standard deviation), Pearson correlation coefficient (r), and regression analysis. The perceived levels of work alienation (3.12 ± 1.01) and readiness for professional development and willingness to learn (3.51 ± 0.43) among nurses were found to be at high levels during this era. Work alienation was negatively associated with readiness for professional development and willingness to learn (r = -0.54, p <0.001). The higher educational level of a nurse was found to be associated with a higher work alienation (r = -0.16, p = 0.008). Results indicated that work alienation had a direct influence on readiness for professional development and willingness to learn among nurses (R2 = 0.287, p < 0.001). Work alienation among nurses seems to be increased during the pandemic and it has reduced their readiness for professional development and willingness to learn. Nurse managers at hospitals must assess the perceived level of work alienation among nurses annually and design appropriate counseling interventions programs to reduce their work alienation and increase their willingness to learn.
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- Othman A Alfuqaha
- Counseling and Mental Health Department, Faculty of Educational Sciences, The World Islamic Sciences & Education University, Amman, Jordan
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- Department of Nursing, Jordan University Hospital, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- Princes Basma Comprehensive Health Care Center, Jordanian Nurses and Midwifery Council, Amman, Jordan
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- Oral Maxillo-Facial Surgery Department, Jordan University Hospital, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- Counseling and Mental Health Department, Faculty of Educational Sciences, The World Islamic Sciences & Education University, Amman, Jordan
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- Oral Maxillo-Facial Surgery Department, Jordan University Hospital, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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Resilience Improves the Quality of Life and Subjective Happiness of Physiotherapists during the COVID-19 Pandemic. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19148720. [PMID: 35886573 PMCID: PMC9317447 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19148720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2022] [Revised: 07/09/2022] [Accepted: 07/14/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Resilience is an individual characteristic that protects mental health. However, its impact on the lives of Brazilian physiotherapists during COVID-19 is not known. This study aimed to analyze whether resilience modulates the perceived quality of life (QoL) and subjective happiness (SH) of physiotherapists who work with COVID-19 patients, compared with those who do not. A cross-sectional study was conducted between 22 August and 22 October 2020. Physiotherapists working in critical and non-critical hospital sectors were invited to participate in the study. The participants completed sociodemographic questionnaires and were graded on the 14-item Resilience Scale, 36-item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36), and the Subjective Happiness Scale. In total, 519 physiotherapists were enrolled in the study. Physiotherapists with low resilience who worked with COVID-19 patients reported lower scores on the SF-36 subscales (except for social functioning) and the Subjective Happiness Scale, compared with those with high resilience who did not work with COVID-19 patients. These responses were modulated by age, sex, absence from work, receipt of personal protective equipment, host leadership, and practice and maintenance of regular physical activity. In conclusion, physiotherapists with low resilience who worked with COVID-19 patients presented lower perceptions of QoL and SH, compared with the other study participants.
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Zhang Z, Ren JG, Guo JL, An L, Li S, Zhang ZC, Chen Y, Liu H, Lei X. Effects of tai chi and qigong on rehabilitation after COVID-19: a protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e059067. [PMID: 35338068 PMCID: PMC8960464 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-059067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION COVID-19 is a public health emergency of international concern, which is characterised by rapid and widespread transmission, high mortality and complications. Several studies have shown the benefits of tai chi and qigong for recovery after COVID-19; however, no meta-analysis has been reported. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of tai chi and/or qigong on rehabilitation after COVID-19 through a systematic review and meta-analysis to provide a reference and basis for clinical application. METHODS AND ANALYSIS This study will use the Cochrane Library, PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, China Knowledge Network, China Biomedical Literature Database, Chinese Scientific Journal Database and Wanfang Database. The time period is from the inception of the database to November 2021, with no language restrictions. Searches will be conducted using the subject terms "Taichi","Qigong" and "COVID-19" plus free-text words. Articles will be screened and collected by two reviewers independently. Included studies will be assessed for quality using the Cochrane Risk of Bias Assessment Tool. Statistical analyses will be performed using the Revman V.5.3 software. The primary outcomes include 1-second forced expiratory volume and 1-second forced vital capacity, oxygen saturation, total white cell count and quality of life score. Secondary outcomes include time to remission of major symptoms, incidence of adverse events, clinical cure rate and mortality. Subgroup and sensitivity analyses will also be used to explore and interpret the heterogeneity. This protocol is written based on the guideline of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses Protocol. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Ethical approval and consent are unnecessary because no primary data will be collected. The results will be disseminated through peer-reviewed publications. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42021288962.
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- Zhe Zhang
- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Clinical Medicine of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Clinical Medicine of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Clinical Medicine of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Clinical Medicine of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Clinical Medicine of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Clinical Medicine of Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, China
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Al-Ghabeesh SH, Al-Awayssa RM, Rayan AH, Assaf EA. Perceived Occupational Stressors and the General Health of Critical Care Nurses During COVID-19 Pandemic. SAGE Open Nurs 2022; 8:23779608221134770. [PMID: 36387047 PMCID: PMC9643755 DOI: 10.1177/23779608221134770] [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] [Received: 09/18/2022] [Revised: 10/04/2022] [Accepted: 10/09/2022] [Indexed: 10/20/2023] Open
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Introduction The COVID-19 situation is placing nurses under great stress which may negatively influence their health. Objective The purpose of this study was to examine the association between occupational stress and general health of critical care nurses during COVID-19 pandemic. Methods A descriptive, cross-sectional design was used. A convenience sample of 150 Jordanian critical care nurses completed the study. Results Occupational stress was a significant predictor of nurses' general health. Female gender, young, living with elderly or persons having chronic diseases, and little nursing experience were associated with worse general health, while living with elderly or persons having chronic diseases were associated with more occupational stress. Conclusion Providing psychological support services for critical care nurses is required to reduce the impact of occupational stress on nurses' poor general health.
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- Collage of Nursing, Applied Science Private University, Amman,
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Nemat A, Alsarhan O, Raufi N, Al Zein EI, Kheirallah KA, Mubarak MY. Availability of Personal Protective Equipment Among Health-care Workers in Jordan During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Web-Based Survey. Risk Manag Healthc Policy 2021; 14:4723-4728. [PMID: 34849040 PMCID: PMC8627306 DOI: 10.2147/rmhp.s325013] [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: 06/21/2021] [Accepted: 10/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Propose The inception of the COVID-19 has put health-care workers (HCWs) in a precarious situation across the world. In spite of the challenges in Jordan, the high awareness and preparedness of HCWs made it feasible for the country to control the contagious virus. The study aimed to provide a useful insight into availability of PPE among HCWs in Jordan, which could help the policy/decision-makers of public health to design better programs based on the information reported. Methods This cross-sectional online survey was conducted during July 2020 for the evaluation of the availability of personal protective equipment (PPE) among HCWs in Jordan. Results A total of 751 HCWs responded from different parts of the country, who were actively working at different hospitals in Jordan. The majority of the participants (94%) reported having sufficient knowledge about COVID-19 and more than two-thirds of participants (68%) reported that PPE were provided by the Jordanian Ministry of Health. The majority (91%) of participants reported availability of medical face masks, while only 26% reported having facial protective shields. Conclusion The study highlighted sufficient availability of PPE during the COVID-19 pandemic, which may have caused minimal infection rates among HCWs in Jordan.
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- Arash Nemat
- Department of Microbiology, Kabul University of Medical Sciences, Kabul, Afghanistan.,Department of Cardiology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Dermatology, Kabul University of Medical Sciences, Kabul, Afghanistan.,Department of Dermatology, Guangdong Provincial Dermatology Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Public Health, Medical School of Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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