Stigmatization of nurses: A concept analysis

ABSTRACT

@#For the past months, a new strand of Coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2 has been challenging our health care systems worldwide. Healthcare workers especially nurses are not just at risk of adverse physical symptoms but may suffer from psychological stress. This is one scenario of a stigmatized nurse. The goal of primary care is to improve patients' health, longevity, and quality of life through the provision of patient-centered care. To do so healthcare providers must overcome any stressful activities or circumstances like stigma. This concept focused mainly on a stigmatized nurse. For this concept analysis, the framework of Walker and Avant was used. Definitions of terms are discussed. Cases were also identified for a better representation of the concept. Empirical referents and implications to nursing are also presented.