Supporting nurses' recovery during and following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nurs Stand
; 36(3): 31-34, 2021 03 03.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1082130
ABSTRACT
Research suggests that working during traumatic events can lead to deteriorating physical and mental health for nurses, a phenomenon that has been demonstrated during the coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. However, research has also shown that there are evidence-based strategies that can be used to assist nurses in their recovery from such events. Promoting awareness among individual nurses about the effects of COVID-19 enables them to adopt positive coping strategies, both on an individual and organisational level. This article details strategies including formal and informal debriefing, taking regular breaks, and using stress mitigation strategies during shifts. The article also discusses the potential for post-traumatic psychological growth. This acknowledges that while working in a healthcare environment during COVID-19 can be extremely challenging, it also enables nurses to experience personal growth such as the development of emotional intelligence. As nurses adapt to the 'new normal' of working during COVID-19, healthcare organisations should ensure that they provide nurses with the support that enables them to recover effectively.
Keywords
Full text:
Available
Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Workload
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Occupational Stress
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Mental Health Recovery
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COVID-19
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Nurses
Type of study:
Observational study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Nurs Stand
Journal subject:
Nursing
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Ns.2021.e11661
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