Work-related psychosocial challenges and coping strategies among nursing workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic: a scoping review

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

Опубликована: Июнь 19, 2023

Abstract Background Nurses and midwives have been stretched by the COVID-19 pandemic amidst heroic roles they played during peak of pandemic. stood tall among their peers in healthcare industry saving lives. The has had a toll on nurses physically, psychologically, socio-economically. numerous deaths traumatized coupled with fear possible infection. seen colleagues loved ones lose lives to pandemic, nevertheless, still render care patients no matter circumstances. Due that, it is imperative ascertain extent which who are much needed delivery affected this This scoping review used Arksey O’Malley’s methodology investigate nature work-related psychosocial challenges encountered noting major contributors coping strategies address them. Methods We performed searched for articles from five databases including PUBMED, CINAHL, SCOPUS, Google Scholar, Grey literature December 2019 2021. A total 7,334 were retrieved study but 45 met inclusion criteria. Results Work-related identified included stress, burnout (emotional exhaustion depersonalization), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, depression, sleeplessness, anxiety. Factors that accounted inadequate personal protective equipment (PPEs), discomfort using PPEs, extreme workload, fatigue. experienced job insecurity, business closure, separation family ones, these contributed challenges. Strategies deal centred emotion-focused problem-focused coping. Conclusions recommends regular counselling support all working at frontline help them better cope devastating effects so could build resilience towards future pandemics.

Язык: Английский

---

Mental Health in the Time of COVID-19 Pandemic: A Worldwide Perspective

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 19(1), С. 161 - 161

Опубликована: Дек. 24, 2021

Major infectious disease outbreaks, such as the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, create significant distress for general population, and pose a heavy burden on healthcare systems called to care affected individuals contain spread of [...].

Язык: Английский

---

Perceived Risk of COVID-19 and Employee Decision-Making: How Psychological Distress during the Pandemic Increases Negative Performance Outcomes among Healthcare Workers

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 19(11), С. 6762 - 6762

Опубликована: Июнь 1, 2022

In this research, we examined how COVID-19 impacts employee decision-making and performance, knowing that virus has negatively affected public health, crippled economies, transformed social business environments across the globe. To quantitatively test our specific hypotheses regarding effects of employees’ perceived risk psychological distress on negative performance outcomes, surveyed 443 healthcare workers who were employed by a group private hospitals in Zimbabwe. These essential delivering day-to-day frontline services with high exposure to during pandemic. We find increases their disengagement, turnover intention, burnout, low morale at p < 0.05 significance level. latter relationships are mediated Our findings shed light pandemic is affecting cognitions behaviors vulnerable contagious disease. Turnover intentions amplified among employees, due resulting distress. Similarly, burnout becomes predominant as these worry about contracting coronavirus poor working conditions they face. As such, research confirms intensified precariousness work challenge managing especially for workers.

Язык: Английский

---

Psychosocial working conditions and mental health among medical assistants in Germany: a scoping review

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

Опубликована: Март 6, 2024

Abstract Background Medical assistants (MA) constitute one of the largest professions in outpatient health care Germany. The psychosocial working conditions staff are generally believed to be challenging and thereby increase risk poor mental health. A review MA’s is lacking, however. We aimed systematically identify summarize existing research on MA by addressing (1) Which methods, concepts, instruments have been used capture among Germany? (2) What findings available? (3) gaps? Methods searched Medline, Scopus, CCMed Google Scholar. Using Population Concept Context (PCC)-framework, we applied following eligibility criteria: (a) Language: English or German, (b) publication between 2002-2022, (c) original study, (d) study population: mainly (i.e., ≥ 50% population), (e) concept: and/or health, (f) context: Two reviewers extracted data independently, results were compared for accuracy completeness. Results Eight hundred twenty-seven sources identified. included 30 publications (19 quantitative, 10 qualitative, mixed methods study). Quantitative studies consistently reported high job satisfaction MA. frequently aspects related control as favorable conditions, rewards moderate unfavorable. Qualitative low specific work areas, demands terms workload, time pressure intensity, a desire greater recognition. Social interactions seemed important resources Few ( n = 8) captured these inconspicuous mean values but prevalences anxiety, burnout, depression, stress Studies suggested poorer during COVID-19 pandemic. Conclusions tend suggest more than qualitative studies. reconcile this alleged inconsistency. Future should examine discrepancies unfavorable if remain changed after

Язык: Английский

---

The Correlation between Nurses’ COVID-19 Infections and Their Emotional State and Work Conditions during the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 18(23), С. 12715 - 12715

Опубликована: Дек. 2, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus has significantly influenced functioning of Polish hospitals, and thus, working conditions nurses. Research on presence specific negative emotions in nurses may help identify deficits future, as well directing preventive actions. present research was performed among (

Язык: Английский

---

The association of perceived leadership style and subjective well-being of employees in a tertiary hospital in Germany

PLoS ONE, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 17(12), С. e0278597 - e0278597

Опубликована: Дек. 13, 2022

Background Professionals in the healthcare sector are a particularly vulnerable group for occupational strain due to high work-related psychological stress. For implementation of targeted stress-prevention interventions as an important part workplace health management programme all groups and hierarchy levels, information about current state their mental is mandatory. Hence, this study investigated association general well-being different leadership styles among employees German tertiary hospital. Methods Via online survey, 10,101 were contacted. The final sample consisted 1137 employees. Of these, 27.7% described themselves leaders 72.3% followers. Most participants female (74.8%), more than half under 41 years old. Besides control variables, (WHO-5) style (transactional transformational, laissez-faire destructive leadership) assessed. Results Leaders reported higher scores Physicians without responsibilities had lowest well-being. Practitioners both transformational transactional associated with scores, while those practicing lower almost every professional group. Conclusion highlight necessity future multimodal health-preventive feature behavioural organizational intervention modules specifically tailored hospital professionals at hierarchical functional levels foster

Язык: Английский

---

Longitudinal Change of Psychological Distress among Healthcare Professionals with and without Psychological First Aid Training Experience during the COVID-19 Pandemic

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2021, Номер 18(23), С. 12474 - 12474

Опубликована: Ноя. 26, 2021

This study aimed to compare longitudinal change of the psychological distress a group with first aid (PFA) experience and without PFA among physicians other healthcare professionals from before novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic during pandemic. The baseline survey was conducted in January 2020 (T1). respondents T1 were invited participate March (T2) November (T3). Psychological assessed by Kessler 6 Scale. Participants divided into two categories: experience. further between than physicians, because are more likely morally injurious events. A mixed-model repeated-measures ANOVA as an indicator differences. In T1, 398 participated. analysis showed that significantly greater (T1 vs. T3). COVID-19 pandemic, but results not consistent physicians.

Язык: Английский

---

The Short-Term Consequences of COVID-19 on Mental Health: State of the Art from Available Studies

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 19(23), С. 15860 - 15860

Опубликована: Ноя. 29, 2022

Since the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, consequences on mental health have been found to be considerable, with potential effects general population and in high-risk groups, a variety physiopathological mechanisms [...]

Язык: Английский

---

Rates and predictors of mental health care utilisation in patients following a prolonged stay on intensive care unit: a prospective cohort study

BMJ Open, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 13(1), С. e063468 - e063468

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2023

Objectives An acute critical illness and secondary complications may necessitate a prolonged treatment on an intensive care unit (ICU). As long-term consequences, ICU survivors suffer from both physical psychological sequelae. To improve the aftercare of these patients, present study aimed to assess use mental healthcare associated factors following stay. Methods N=197 patients with primary diagnosis polyneuropathy/myopathy were enrolled within 4 weeks (T1) interviewed three (T2) six (T3) months transfer acute-care postacute ICU. Symptoms current major depression/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) assessed using Structured Clinical Interview for Diagnostic Statistical Manual Mental Disorders. The potential need healthcare, its past reasons non-use raised. Results Full syndromal subsyndromal depression/PTSD diagnosed in 8.3%/15.6% at T2, 12.2%/23.5% T3. About 29% reported utilisation. Considering somatic complaints, more important was common reason healthcare. Female gender, previous number sepsis episodes pension receipt increased chance utilisation, pre-existing decreased it. Conclusion Every fourth patient surviving treatement makes . Particularly male disorders should be targeted preventively, receiving specific psychoeducation about sequelae options post-ICU. Trial registration DRKS00003386.

Язык: Английский

---

COVID-19-related consultation-liaison (CL) mental health services in general hospitals: A perspective from Europe and beyond

Journal of Psychosomatic Research, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 167, С. 111183 - 111183

Опубликована: Фев. 10, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic posed new challenges for integrated health care worldwide. Our study aimed to describe newly implemented structures and procedures of psychosocial consultation liaison (CL) services in Europe beyond, highlight emerging needs co-operation.Cross-sectional online survey from June October 2021, using a self-developed 25-item questionnaire four language versions (English, French, Italian, German). Dissemination was via national professional societies, working groups, heads CL services.Of the participating 259 Europe, Iran, parts Canada, 222 reported related (COVID-psyCare) their hospital. Among these, 86.5% indicated that specific COVID-psyCare co-operation had been established. 50.8% provided patients, 38.2% relatives, 77.0% staff. Over half time resources were invested patients. About quarter used staff, these interventions, typically associated with function services, as most useful. Concerning needs, 58.1% providing expressed wishes mutual information exchange support, 64.0% suggested changes or improvements they considered essential future.Over 80% established provide Mostly, committed patient interventions largely staff support. Future development warrants intensified intra- inter-institutional co-operation.

Язык: Английский

---