Exploring the relationship between resilience, sense of coherence, and social support in a sample of nurses during the spread of COVID-19: a mediation analysis study

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: Jan. 17, 2025

During the spread of COVID-19, nurses on front line fighting disease experienced severe psychological pressures. The ability to adapt difficult situations is an essential requirement for maintaining individuals' endurance during a crisis. This study was designed explore relationship between three outcome variables resilience, sense coherence (SOC), and perceived social support in sample Iranian COVID-19 pandemic. A cross-sectional with correlational design conducted 360 registered from six university hospitals seventh wave our society. Data collection by demographic information questionnaire, Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC), Sense Coherence (SOC-13), Multidimensional Perceived Social Support (MSPSS). results structural equation modeling (SEM) showed that had direct positive effect SOC (β = 0.498, p < 0.001), resilience 0.688, 0.001). Furthermore, we found indirect through complete mediating role SOC. full higher level better understanding support, this can influence their theoretical application salutogenic approach health intervention plans promote healthy orientation toward mobilizing resources.

Language: Английский

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Measuring the Nursing Work Environment during Public Health Emergencies: Scale Adaptation and Validation

Journal of Nursing Management, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 2024, P. 1 - 11

Published: March 5, 2024

To develop a scale for measuring nurse's perceived work environment during the public health emergencies (PHEs) and assess its reliability validity. Although there is extensive research on instruments nursing environments in regular healthcare settings, lack of specific scales tailored to address unique conditions experienced by nurses PHEs. This study employed cross-sectional design psychometric evaluation adhered Strengthening Reporting Observational Studies Epidemiology (STROBE) statement. A self-report scale, Chinese Nursing Work Environment Scale Public Health Emergencies (C-NWE-PHE), was developed, integrating situational characteristics. Data demographics, adapted scores, subjective evaluations management performance were collected from 1156 through online surveys conducted between January 2023 March 2023. Confirmatory factor analysis, Pearson correlations, Cronbach's alpha analyses evaluate properties scale. The C-NWE-PHE comprised 28 items organized into five subscales: Workforce Deployment Support, Leadership Emergency Management, Autonomy Empowerment, Teamwork Collaboration, Logistics Humanistic Care. Structural equation modelling showed satisfactory loadings each subscale good model fit, confirming construct content validity total confirmed. provides empirical evidence understanding assessing PHEs with psychometrically sound Implications Management. along identified constructs, nuanced comprehension working amid Implementing this could foster enhancements, support nurse retention efforts, enhance effectiveness responses challenging emergency situations.

Language: Английский

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Nurse Reports of Moral Distress During the COVID-19 Pandemic

SAGE Open Nursing, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

COVID-19 was devastating for many frontline nurses embroiled in health care's response. Most media outlets reported from several large metropolitan areas New York, California, and Florida, leaving other regions to wonder about the extent which their were suffering.

Language: Английский

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Exploring the mental well-being of Ekurhuleni primary healthcare clinic managers during COVID-19

Health SA Gesondheid, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 30

Published: Jan. 17, 2025

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic extensively disrupted the management dynamics and stretched mental well-being of Ekurhuleni primary healthcare clinic managers. Their workload was increased, they also had to deal with grief losing colleagues, family members patients in large numbers as a result pandemic. This study sought explore describe managers during COVID-19 conducted clinics region Gauteng province. A qualitative, exploratory, descriptive contextual research design adopted this study. sample size comprised 14 Purposive sampling used select participants, in-depth semi-structured individual interviews were collect data. thematic analysis method analyse Four themes emerged from study: (1) unbearable level stress because new dynamics, (2) fear anxiety sudden escalating death rate, (3) unresponsive employee wellness programmes (4) lack support senior management. should safeguard by giving ensuring that existing system is responsive. revealed strong responsive can strengthen health Thus, enables them be future ready for possible pandemics like COVID-19.

Language: Английский

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Participant‐Centered Engagement for Sustained Adherence to Smartwatches: A 12‐Month Prospective Decentralized Digital Health Study

Clinical and Translational Science, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 18(2)

Published: Feb. 1, 2025

ABSTRACT Adherence in digital health studies with extended observation periods (≥ 12 months) is limited, and participant retention considerably reduces time. The US Food Drug Administration has issued guidelines for improving engagement, adherence, diversity combined decentralized procedures. A study on well‐being was designed protocolized procedures to the feasibility of engagement technology support facilitate adherence (wearing smartwatch ≥ 70% time) sustained over a 12‐month period. At end study, participants were asked about their ease participation free‐response questions how wearing smartwatches impacted physical wellness. An inductive thematic analysis (ITA) performed assess themes those responses association adherence. total 298 recruited between 2022 2023 ( n = 129 Cohort October 22, 169 B April 23), 23% non‐white accrued. Among accrued, 273 (92% accrued participants) completed an average overall 77.4% (SD 32.64) wear‐time across months. Median whose exemplified ITA theme encompassing perceived behavior changes sleep activity higher than who did not have response exemplifying that theme. Conversely, expressing discomfort or intrusiveness had statistically lower These results highlight crucial roles robust efforts enable follow‐up studies.

Language: Английский

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Exploring the influence of the spiritual climate on psychological empowerment among nurses in China: a cross-sectional study

BMC Nursing, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 23(1)

Published: June 3, 2024

Abstract Background Psychological empowerment notably impacts nurses’ work engagement and high-quality care. A spiritual climate is a environment that respects individuals encourages them to express personal views. Previous studies have shown enhances psychological empowerment, however, the relationship between among nursing population remains unclear. This study aimed explore effect of on provide scientific basis for improving nurses. Methods cross-sectional survey 837 nurses from five hospitals in Sichuan Province, Southwest China, was conducted using convenience sampling method; this included demographic characteristics, Empowerment Scale (PES), Chinese version Spiritual Climate (C-SCS). The data were analysed one-way analysis variance (ANOVA), correlation analysis, multiple linear regression. Results sample attained score (45.49 ± 6.42) (75.25 16.75). ANOVA revealed scores varied based differences age, department, years experience, professional title, level intensity, children (yes/no). Pearson’s analyses significant positive ( r = 0.564, P < 0.001), regression showed working intensive care unit (ICU), four items pertaining influenced explaining 32.6% total empowerment. Conclusion findings suggested perceived by are moderately high. Working ICU, influence Nursing managers should pay attention daily intensity nurses, especially ICU organize tasks reasonably, promote dynamic balanced nurse human resource deployment patients’ conditions workloads, implement scheduling plans establish workplace. Additionally, group workshops systematic training programs can effectively enhance

Language: Английский

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Suicidal ideation, perception of personal safety, and career regret among emergency medicine residents during the COVID‐19 pandemic

AEM Education and Training, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 8(2)

Published: March 20, 2024

Abstract Objectives The COVID‐19 pandemic was disruptive for trainees and may have affected career decisions some learners. This study examined the impact of on emergency medicine (EM) resident perceptions their mental health, personal safety, choice regret. Methods a cross‐sectional survey administered following 2021 American Board Emergency Medicine In‐Training Examination (ITE). Survey measures included suicidal ideation (SI), COVID concerns in terms infection prevention control (IPC) training, risk to self and/or family, COVID‐related were compared by gender race/ethnicity using Pearson's chi‐square tests. Multivariable logistic regression models used test association between SI concerns, characteristics, program characteristics. Results A total 6980 out 8491 EM residents (82.2%) from 244 programs completed survey. Only 1.1% participants reported insufficient training IPC practices. Participants concerned about themselves (40.3%) families (63.3%) due job roles. These more common among women or nonbinary (vs. men); all other races/ethnicities non‐Hispanic Whites); senior PGY‐1, PGY‐2 residents); who married relationships single divorced). 6.1% that made them reconsider choosing as career. Career regret this cohort higher than proportion (3.2%) expressing 2020 ITE ( p < 0.001). residents). overall rate 2.6%, which did not differ sample (2.5%, = 0.88). Conclusions Many risks families. Although remained unchanged, during pandemic.

Language: Английский

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Transformational Leadership—Quality Achievements and Benefits for the Healthcare Organizations: A Scoping Review

Hospitals, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 1(1), P. 87 - 103

Published: July 26, 2024

Effective nursing leadership is critical for healthcare organizations’ sustainability as nurse leaders influence many organizational aspects, including staff retention, quality of care, resource management, and development. The aim this study to highlight the achievements benefits that transformational may have organizations. An extensive literature search has been conducted through MEDLINE Scopus. 6-stage framework proposed by Arksey O’Malley was applied, guided scoping review process. Data extracted from included studies were systematically charted. This approach allowed a comprehensive understanding advantages in Of 1245 searched articles, 26 encountered study’s inclusion criteria. Analysis led formulation two thematic categories, namely, (a) human resources (b) delivery. Results indicated can benefit organizations terms effective high sustainability. Visionary support innovation, research promote status Through continuous training, ensure nurses’ job satisfaction engagement, patients’ satisfaction, best therapeutic outcomes, levels achievement.

Language: Английский

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Professional Burnout of Medical Workers Before, During and After the Pandemic

Journal of Modern Foreign Psychology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 12(2), P. 64 - 73

Published: July 11, 2023

<p style="text-align: justify;">The problem of professional burnout attracted the attention researchers and health care organizers even before pandemic, it was expected that occupational risks during pandemic would increase severity indicators physicians, a decrease in number patients end reduce indicators. Studies have shown presence fluctuations periods various waves morbidity. It is noted most effective coping methods were related to obtaining family support social approval. But after there effectiveness these situation combating burnout, search for meaning their work turned out be more productive. compassion fatigue &ldquo;second victim syndrome&rdquo; played an important role burnout. As conceptualization data obtained on medical workers before, model psychological experience natural disaster. certain groups are susceptible Among them, special place occupied by students residents who at risk both it. Despite stress, exhaustion, willingness doctors seek help remains low different stages associated with fear discrimination environment.</p>

Language: Английский

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Relationships between leadership behaviour of nurse managers and nurses' levels of job satisfaction and compassion fatigue during the COVID ‐19 pandemic

Nursing Open, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 10(7), P. 4548 - 4559

Published: March 6, 2023

To reveal the relationships between leadership behaviour of nurse managers and nurses' levels job satisfaction compassion fatigue during COVID-19 pandemic.This descriptive cross-sectional study was performed with 353 professionals participating from 32 cities across Turkey. The data were collected online August November 2020 by using introductory information form, Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire, Leadership Behaviour Questionnaire Compassion Fatigue subdimension Professional Quality Life Scale. Strengthening Reporting Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) guidelines followed study.Nurses mostly stated their as employee-oriented change-oriented leaders. Nurses' intrinsic overall high, extrinsic low at a critical level pandemic. According to personal professional characteristics, there significant differences satisfaction, scores. When exhibit behaviour, decreases increases.

Language: Английский

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