A mixed methods study of an organization's approach to the COVID-19 health care crisis.
Nurs Outlook
; 69(5): 793-804, 2021.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1225359
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Healthcare emergency can increase work-related stress and reduce nurses' job satisfaction and quality of life. Managerial decisions and proactive interventions implemented to react to the emergency ensure the best patient outcomes.PURPOSE:
The purpose of this study was to verify whether a proactive organizational approach can limit nurses' work-related stress and help preserve their job satisfaction and quality of life during a health emergency.METHODS:
A longitudinal mixed methods study was conducted. Data were collected before and after the transformation into a SARS-CoV-2 Hospital and the implementation of organizational interventions. Focus groups were conducted to investigate quantitative data.FINDINGS:
After the implementation of interventions and as the pandemic progressed, work-related stress decreased and job satisfaction and quality of life increased.DISCUSSION:
Through proactive organization, even during an emergency, nurses are prepared for working, and work-related stress due to changes is reduced. Nurses are motivated and satisfied with their organization and management, and quality of life increases.Keywords
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Quality of Life
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Organizational Culture
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Infection Control
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Occupational Stress
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COVID-19
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Nursing Staff, Hospital
Type of study:
Cohort study
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Experimental Studies
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Qualitative research
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Randomized controlled trials
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Country/Region as subject:
Europa
Language:
English
Journal:
Nurs Outlook
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
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