Health and Social Care Professionals’ Experience of Psychological Safety Within Their Occupational Setting: A Thematic Synthesis Review

Nursing Reports, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(4), P. 131 - 131

Published: April 14, 2025

Objective: Psychological safety (PS) is essential for health and social care professionals (HSCPs) working in high-stress environments. While much of the existing research focuses on PS within teams, less known about HSCPs’ lived experiences across diverse settings. This scoping review aims to synthesise qualitative literature PS, identifying key barriers enablers its development workplaces. Methods: A systematic search was conducted MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Embase, CINAHL, Scopus, Web Science, Cochrane Library, covering a 20-year period (2004–2024). Eligible studies included primary exploring PS. Screening data extraction were managed using Rayyan. An inductive thematic synthesis approach applied identify patterns data. Results: The identified several main (1) feeling safe team (2) personal factors, which encompassed professional skills, experience, support, self-care. Conversely, identified: normalisation traumatic incidents, unsupportive management structures, (3) organisational constraints, (4) lack knowledge training Conclusions: Understanding critical improving workplace culture, resilience, wellbeing among HSCPs. These findings provide foundation future interventions aimed at strengthening individual, team, levels results also offer valuable insights informing policies practice ultimately enhance both staff patient quality.

Language: Английский

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Stress and Occupational Burnout of Nurses Working with COVID-19 Patients

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 19(19), P. 12688 - 12688

Published: Oct. 4, 2022

COVID-19 pandemic brings many challenges to the daily work of nurses. While carrying out professional tasks for patients infected with SARS-CoV-2 virus, nurses experience tremendous psychological pressure due their workload in a high-risk environment. This causes severe stress and leads occupational burnout. The purpose this study was assess level burnout among surveyed working COVID-19. A total 118 virus participated study. Among respondents, there were 94.9% women 5.1% men. average age respondents 38.1 +/- 2.1. survey conducted between April May 2022. research tool questionnaire, consisting three parts: sociodemographic data self-administered questionnaire containing questions about specifics patients. third part standardized tool: MBI Burnout Questionnaire by Christina Maslach. Participation anonymous voluntary. Statistical analysis independence variables used Chi-square test. On other hand, coefficients based on Phi test Kramer's V test, as well non-parametric Mann-Whitney U-test (for 2 samples) Kruskal-Wallis more than determine strength relationship. During these analyses, addition standard statistical significance, corresponding "p" values calculated using Monte Carlo method. results obtained allow us conclude that are exposed various stressors leading vast majority i.e., 90.7%, believe is an integral nursing profession 55.67 9.77 pts., emotional exhaustion 24.74 6.11, depersonalization 12.42 2.99 sense personal achievement 18.52 4.50 which means only slightly half noticed symptoms themselves. has revealed patient who positive cause related experiencing group

Language: Английский

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Factors related to the appearance and development of burnout in nursing students: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: May 4, 2023

Introduction Burnout may be suffered not only by experienced nurses, but also those in training. The university environment can highly stressful for student who are exposed to various stress-producing situations. Aim aim of this study is identify and analyse the main risk factors burnout among nursing students. Methods A systematic review with meta-analysis was performed. search equation used “Burnout AND Nursing students”. Quantitative primary studies on students, related published English or Spanish no restriction year publication were included. Results sample n = 33 Three variables identified influence students: academic, interpersonal, environmental and/or social factors. meta-analyses, higher 418 show that some personality factors, empathy, resilience correlated emotional exhaustion, depersonalization personal accomplishment. Conclusion development such as others, must taken into account when preventing appearance treating burnout. Professors should teach students prevent recognize most frequent symptoms syndrome.

Language: Английский

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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Mental Health and Quality of Life in COVID-19 Department Healthcare Workers in Central Greece

Journal of Personalized Medicine, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(2), P. 250 - 250

Published: Jan. 29, 2023

The pandemic crisis created conditions of insecurity and threat brought about changes in social contacts everyday life. Frontline healthcare workers (HCW) were mostly affected. We aimed to evaluate the quality life negative emotions COVID-19 HCW searched for factors influencing above.The present study was conducted among three different academic hospitals central Greece (04/2020-03/2021). Demographics, attitude towards COVID-19, life, depression, anxiety, stress (using WHOQOL-BREF DASS21 questionnaire) fear assessed. Factors affecting reported also assessed.The involved 170 dedicated departments. Moderate levels (62.4%), satisfaction with relations (42.4%), working environment (55.9%) mental health (59.4%) reported. Stress 30.6% HCW; 20.6% depression (10.6%) anxiety (8.2%). tertiary hospital more satisfied had less anxiety. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) availability affected work presence stress. Feeling safe during influenced Conclusion: is pandemic. Feelings safety related

Language: Английский

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The mental health of laboratory and rehabilitation specialists during COVID-19: A rapid review

AIMS Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 10(1), P. 63 - 77

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

<abstract><sec> <title>Backgrounds</title> <p>Healthcare workers have experienced considerable stress and burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic. Among these healthcare are medical laboratory professionals rehabilitation specialists, specifically, occupational therapists, physical who all perform critical services for functioning of a system.</p> </sec><sec> <title>Purpose</title> <p>This rapid review examined impact pandemic on mental health (MLPs), therapists (OTs) (PTs) identified gaps in research necessary to understand workers.</p> <title>Methods</title> <p>We systematically searched “mental health” among MLPs, OTs PTs using three databases (PsycINFO, MEDLINE, CINAHL).</p> <title>Results</title> <p>Our search yielded 8887 articles, 16 which met our criteria. Our results revealed poor groups, including burnout, depression, anxiety. Notably, MLPs reported feeling forgotten unappreciated compared other groups. In general, there is dearth literature groups before pandemic; therefore, unique stressors not yet uncovered.</p> <title>Conclusions</title> highlight outcomes despite research. addition more we recommend that policymakers focus improving workplace cultures embed intrinsic incentives improve job retention reduce staff shortage. future emergencies, providing timely accurate information imperative, could also help outcomes.</p> </sec></abstract>

Language: Английский

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Prevalence and influencing factors of occupational burnout among healthcare workers in the Chinese mainland during the late 2022 Omicron COVID-19 outbreak: a multicenter cross-sectional study

BMC Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 25(1)

Published: Jan. 15, 2025

China witnessed an Omicron COVID-19 outbreak at the end of 2022. During this period, medical crowding and enormous pressure on healthcare systems occurred, which might result in occurrence occupational burnout among workers (HCWs). This study aims to investigate prevalence associated mental conditions, such as depressive symptoms, anxiety, PTSD perceived social support, resilience, mindfulness HCWs Chinese mainland during outbreak, explore potential risk protective factors influencing HCWs. A multicenter cross-sectional was conducted working from January 5 February 9, 2023. total 6552 participants were recruited by convenience sampling. Data collected demographic characteristics, burnout, PTSD, online questionnaires. Descriptive analyses performed describe participants' characteristics. Univariate-Multivariate used determine burnout. The results showed that disorders, 44.56%, 70.75%, 47.87%, 37.49%, respectively. Older age, female gender, higher income, more doses vaccine, a level mindfulness, support Working nurses, department currently taking charge treatment patients, high contracting due work, work intensity, anxiety symptoms Tailored interventions should be implemented alleviate disorders

Language: Английский

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Healthcare professionals' perceptions of system preparedness during public health emergencies: a path analysis of mental health impacts

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13

Published: April 17, 2025

The easing of COVID-19 policies in China appears to have been inadequately prepared, leading a profound shift the mental wellbeing healthcare professionals following lifting these measures. Our study aims investigate pathways underlying negative emotions experienced by due perceived inadequate system preparedness, aiming enhance their health protection and facilitate more effective responses during future large-scale public crises. A total 826 were enrolled. Depression symptoms, anxiety stress, resilience, preparedness measured our research. prevalence depression symptoms among 32.1 16.2%, respectively, concentrated outbreak after policy. chain mediation analysis reveals that significantly directly predicts or professionals, indirectly through mediating role as well via stress resilience. However, it does not predict mediator resilience alone. Furthermore, contracting symptoms. Perceived can detrimental impact on various channels. When facing potential event future, is crucial implement measures such providing psychological counseling, increasing risk allowances, ensuring an adequate supply personal protective equipment be better prepared. Additionally, psychosocial interventions should implemented safeguard those infected with COVID-19, etc.

Language: Английский

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Psychosocial Burden and Quality of Life of Surveyed Nurses during the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 20(2), P. 994 - 994

Published: Jan. 5, 2023

This study analyzes the impact of occupational burnout on quality life (QOL) nurses surveyed during SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. A total 668 active employed in public hospitals Podkarpackie voivodeship (Poland) were surveyed. Throughout pandemic, all wards where responders worked had a division into so-called "clean" and "dirty" zones, as well balanced working hours. The research used authors' survey questionnaire Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) Polish version World Health Organization Quality Life Instrument Short Form (WHOQOL-BREF). Descriptive statistics analysis collected material, while correlations between ordinal or quantitative variables made using Spearman's-rho coefficient. According to 94.0% respondents, stress is an integral part nursing profession. mean respondents' MBI was 50.83 +/- 9.05 pts. overall also averaged 65.74 13.12 There negative statistically significant BREF domains, most which characterized by clear strengths association. Higher exhaustion various aspects associated with poorer individual domains.

Language: Английский

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Reduce stress and the risk of burnout by using yoga techniques. Pilot study

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: April 2, 2024

Introduction This article examines the effectiveness of yoga in managing stress, with a particular focus on work-related stress. Yoga combines physical postures, breath control, and meditation, has gained recognition for its potential to relieve Purpose study aimed investigate motivating factors behind individuals adopting exercises assess effects regular practice, age-related differences. Additionally, we compare participants’ expectations actual results their practice. Methods To achieve this, conducted comprehensive survey using an online form, which was completed by 520 practitioners. Participants were surveyed about motivation, they experienced, type practiced. Results The showed that most common motivation practicing stress reduction. analysis practice demonstrated significant reduction levels, experienced practitioners reporting lower levels compared beginners. In conclusion, suggests can be effective way reduce levels. Conclusion Dynamic forms yoga, incorporate fluid movements synchronized breathing techniques, are highly approaches management relief. These findings highlight value as tool all ages seeking relief overall well-being. Another advantage is affordability lack negative side effects.

Language: Английский

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Which Aspects of Work Safety Satisfaction Are Important to Mental Health of Healthcare Workers during COVID-19 Pandemic in Poland?

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 20(4), P. 2870 - 2870

Published: Feb. 6, 2023

The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic increased occupational burden experienced by healthcare workers. aim this study was to investigate a change in work satisfaction during and specific factors contributing mental health among providers. We obtained data from 367 professionals. Respondents were asked about their with selected aspects (clarity procedures, access personal protective equipment, flow information, financial stability general security) epidemic retrospectively how satisfied they before outbreak. They also completed measures assessing health: World Health Organization-Five Well-Being Index, Patient Questionnaire-9, Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 scale Insomnia Severity Index. results showed that all safety-related decreased pandemic. information significant predictors WHO-5, PHQ-9 ISI scores. GAD-7 scores predicted clarity stability. significantly changed lives everyone. However, due conditions employment Polish healthcare, put great strain addition stressors medical staff.

Language: Английский

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