Mental Health and COVID-19: The Psychological Implications of a Pandemic for Nurses.
Clin J Oncol Nurs
; 25(1): 69-75, 2021 Feb 01.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1083871
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The risk of psychological effects from the COVID-19 pandemic is significant and manifests as stress, anxiety, depression, sleeplessness, and, in some cases, suicide. The need for psychological support services for healthcare providers should be included in all pandemic and disaster planning.OBJECTIVES:
The aim of this article is to explore the potential psychological sequelae of nursing during a pandemic and to provide recommendations to support a psychologically healthy work environment.METHODS:
Highlights from the literature on psychological sequelae, symptoms, and outcomes related to COVID-19 and prior pandemics is presented, along with insight from the experiences of oncology nurses caring for patients with COVID-19.FINDINGS:
Destigmatizing mental health needs for healthcare providers empowers them to seek support. Hospital administrators must develop proactive wellness plans for the triage and management of mental and emotional health needs during a pandemic that prioritize transparent communication, resources for healthcare providers within and beyond the clinical setting, and training.Keywords
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Stress, Psychological
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Burnout, Professional
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Mental Health
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COVID-19
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Nursing Care
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Nursing Staff, Hospital
Type of study:
Prognostic study
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Qualitative research
Topics:
Long Covid
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Language:
English
Journal:
Clin J Oncol Nurs
Journal subject:
Nursing
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Neoplasms
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
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