Posttraumatic growth of medical staff during COVID-19 pandemic: A scoping review

BMC Public Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 24(1)

Опубликована: Фев. 14, 2024

Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic has imposed unprecedented stress and challenges upon medical staff, potentially resulting in posttraumatic growth (PTG). This scoping review aims to synthesize the existing knowledge on PTG among staff during by identifying its current status potential influencing factors. findings may provide a foundation for future research interventions enhance staff’s psychological resilience well-being. Methods Literature was systematically searched from 01 January 2020 31 December 2022. following databases were searched: PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Cochrane Library, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Chinese Biomedical Service System (SinoMed), Wanfang Data. Eligibility criteria included: (1) as subjects; (2) focus “posttraumatic growth” or “alternative related outbreak pandemic; (3) discussion situation factors PTG; (4) study types, such qualitative, quantitative, mixed methods. Two researchers independently selected extracted characteristics (study design, population, region, measurement instruments, primary outcomes) included literature. data synthesized qualitatively descriptively. Results Thirty-six papers 12 countries met inclusion criteria. Moderate levels observed healthcare workers pandemic, with emphasis “interpersonal relationships,” “changes life philosophy,” “growth personal competence.” Influencing trauma exposure, sociodemographics, (resilience positive qualities), coping, social support. Conclusions discovered moderate critical areas interpersonal relationships, philosophy, competence. identified can inform workers’

Язык: Английский

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Exploring the consequences of nurses’ involvement in disaster response: findings from a qualitative content analysis study

BMC Emergency Medicine, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 24(1)

Опубликована: Апрель 29, 2024

Abstract Background The presence of nurses during disasters can lead to many consequences. Understanding the nurses’ experiences these consequences provide valuable insights. Therefore, this study was conducted explore Iranian regarding they faced when being present disasters. Methods This qualitative descriptive employed a content analysis approach examine topic at hand. 20 working in emergency units Kerman hospitals were selected through purposive sampling. In-depth semi-structured interviews collect data. data analyzed using proposed by Graneheim and Lundman. MAXQDA 10 used manage Results After interviews, two main categories identified: overlapping job frustrations acquiring experience difficult conditions. category conditions comprised following subcategories: improved quality care, dedication fulfilling role, reduced stress, occupational motivation enthusiasm, increased self-confidence, social status. On other hand, also consisted subcategories physical strength deterioration, psychological emotional distress, discontinued from supports, feelings hopelessness, exposure violence aggression, occurrence family problems. Conclusion Being obtaining necessary competencies have positive that serve as turning points personal professional growth nurses. Additionally, favorable outcomes help cope with adverse circumstances. Managers utilize findings develop strategies aimed reducing negative enhancing ones among

Язык: Английский

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

Nursing Reports, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 15(4), С. 131 - 131

Опубликована: Апрель 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.

Язык: Английский

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Research on the relationship between nurses' compliance with standard precautions, servant leadership and emotional exhaustion: A cross‐sectional survey

Journal of Advanced Nursing, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 80(7), С. 2822 - 2834

Опубликована: Янв. 7, 2024

This study aimed to analyse the effects of servant leadership on nurses' emotional failure and compliance with standard precautions explore moderating effect individual resilience.

Язык: Английский

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Post-traumatic growth among emergency nurses after COVID-19 in Shanghai, China: a qualitative study

BMJ Open, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 14(2), С. e081212 - e081212

Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2024

Objectives This study aims to investigate the post-traumatic growth of emergency nurses (ENs) in Shanghai, China, 2022 following COVID-19 pandemic. Design A phenomenological qualitative research approach was employed, with 17 ENs being interviewed between July and August 2022. Data collection conducted through semistructured, in-depth interviews, data analysis carried out using Colaizzi’s seven-step method. Setting third-level hospital Shanghai. Participants total were face-to-face, interviews. Results Three main themes eight subthemes extracted from data: (a) stress, (b) restructuring (c) growth. Conclusion Significant stress imposed on by Shanghai pandemic, but cognitive successfully undergone them, leading experience It is recommended that levels be enhanced professional psychological counselling tailored support measures for different stages.

Язык: Английский

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Post-traumatic growth experiences of emergency and critical care nurses after the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative meta-synthesis

Heliyon, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 10(12), С. e32796 - e32796

Опубликована: Июнь 1, 2024

ObjectiveThe previous coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19) epidemic inflicted significant psychological trauma on emergency and critical care nurses due to various factors, potentially leading job burnout. Despite the rise of positive psychology, little is known about post-traumatic growth experience these after pandemic. The aim this study was assess among nurses, in order provide managerial insights for developing effective strategies facilitating transformation nurses' negative emotions into ones.DesignA qualitative review.Data sourcesPubMed, EBSCO, Medline, Elsvier, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, Web Science, Embase, Ovid Chinese databases include following: National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang Database (CECDB), VIP China Biomedical (CBM).Review methodsAll articles COVID-19 pandemic were included searching screening 13 databases. meta-synthesis method used integrate evaluate literature research. Preferred Reporting Items Systematic Reviews Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) as a basis reporting review. selected evaluated by two researchers, then meta-integration analysis.ResultsFrom total 11 articles, 90 main results presented, eight new categories integrated, three themes formed: stress period, adjustment period period. These sub-themes: emotion, gap, self adjusting, social support, improvement personal ability, increased sense professional belonging, spiritual awakening extended thinking, look ahead.ConclusionPost-traumatic dynamic. Managers should monitor changes experienced following traumatic events, offering targeted support at different stages, providing enhanced development opportunities, refining management strategies, guiding self-adjustment active coping with trauma, promoting their physical mental well-being ensure mindset effectively addressing future public health crises.

Язык: Английский

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Promotion factors of emergency nurses’ post-traumatic growth during the COVID-19 pandemic in Shanghai: a qualitative study

BMC Nursing, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 22(1)

Опубликована: Сен. 1, 2023

Since March 2022, Shanghai, China, has experienced a severe wave of SARS-CoV-2 transmission caused by the Omicron variant strain. The pandemic severely constrained local healthcare system. After treating critically ill COVID-19 patients, emergency nurses may experience some positive changes due to new insights or gains in their work, even if they have had traumatic experiences. This study aimed explore promoting factors nurses' post-traumatic growth during Shanghai. We hoped provide perspective and theoretical basis for intervening psychological rehabilitation medical staff after circumstances.This employed qualitative design based on phenomenological approach. 18 participants from department third-level class-A hospital Shanghai who participated patients were enrolled using purposive sampling. Data collection was through in-depth semi-structured interviews continued until reaching data saturation. seven-step Colaizzi process used analysis.The investigation uncovered two themes six subthemes. Internal contained self-affirmation, deliberate rumination, cognitive restructuring, which constituted attitudes behaviours that could subjectively determine. External included social support, transformational leadership, role modelling, influenced others environment.The PTG originated different sources such as individuals, organizations, society. In addition good adjustment individual, society, hospitals, nursing managers should focus establishing supportive strategies. ultimate purpose is improve retention rate career nurses.

Язык: Английский

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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Depression Among Frontline Nurses in Wuhan 6 Months After the Outbreak of COVID-19: A Cross-Sectional Study

Medical science monitor basic research/Medical science monitor. Basic research, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 29

Опубликована: Янв. 10, 2023

BACKGROUND Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, frontline nurses have experienced psychological problems. However, depression of in Wuhan 6 months after outbreak has not been studied adequately. The purpose this study was investigate and analyze possible risk protective factors. MATERIAL AND METHODS Data were collected through Wenjuanxing from 612 national COVID-19-designated hospitals between July 27, 2020, August 12, 2020. levels depression, family functioning, resilience assessed among with a scale, function 10-item respectively. factors associated depressive symptoms identified using chi-square test binary logistic regression analysis. RESULTS A total 126 respondents included study. overall prevalence 25.2%. need for mental health services potential factor symptoms, while functioning pandemic poses major challenge nursing Wuhan, highlighting all be screened regularly timely intervention. CONCLUSIONS To mitigate impact on interventions implemented preserve their health.

Язык: Английский

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Lessons Learned from the COVID-19 Outbreak as Experienced by ICU Nurses: Manifest Qualitative Content Analysis

Healthcare, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 11(9), С. 1269 - 1269

Опубликована: Апрель 28, 2023

From the moment World Health Organization (WHO) declared coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic, intensive care unit (ICU) nurses struggled to for COVID-19 patients. As pandemic became increasingly critical, task of daily critically ill patients fell upon shoulders ICU nurses. Understanding lived experience nurses, as well their perception experience, is important identify key lessons further improve nurses' psychological well-being and resilience. This study explored experiences who cared using exploratory manifest qualitative content analysis. The findings this revealed that these offer information concerning crucial role family support religious-spiritual practices in helping them maintain cope with intense situations caused by pandemic. emerging from show are resources coping resilience times future pandemics. implies provide during stressful emergency surges require relief working other areas opportunity rest, reconnect become emotionally re-energized.

Язык: Английский

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“Growth under pressure”: The Experience of COVID-19 ICU Nurses - A Qualitative Study

Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 29(3), С. 320 - 329

Опубликована: Май 1, 2024

Abstract Background: As an epidemic, COVID-19 has brought a new shock to the world’s healthcare system. The crisis caused by this disease and prolonged involvement of communities systems have intensified duties psychological burden nurses. current study aimed explain experience ICU nurses during crisis. Materials Methods: present was conducted using conventional content analysis in 2021. Twenty Ahvaz hospitals were selected purposive sampling. main method data collection semistructured interview. process done based on Granheim Lundman’s approach MAXQDA-2020. For scientific rigor findings, Guba Lincoln’s four criteria abided by. COREQ (Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research) checklist used ensure met recommended standards qualitative reporting. Results: After analysis, 22 subcategories, eight categories, one theme (growth under pressure) extracted. categories included (psychological crisis, physical exhaustion, family conflicts, complex care, professional development, expertise, life enrichment, full support). Conclusions: Despite pressures that faced pandemic, they able grow benefiting from positive experiences. These findings can lead development implementation effective interventions improve adaptation strategies nurses, especially those working intensive care unit, other future crises.

Язык: Английский

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