Exhausted and Burned Out: COVID-19 Emerging Impacts Threaten the Health of the Pediatric Advanced Practice Registered Nursing Workforce.
J Pediatr Health Care
; 35(4): 414-424, 2021.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1258479
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
The purpose of this study was to describe the holistic impacts of COVID-19 on pediatric advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs).METHOD:
AA convenience sample of APRNs affiliated with the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners participated in this cross-sectional descriptive study. An investigator-developed survey explored multifocal, holistic impacts of COVID-19.RESULTS:
A total of 886 participants were provided the survey, with 796 (90%) completing the entire survey. Respondents indicated adverse impacts across personal, clinical, educational, and research foci. Among the most alarming findings, 34% indicated moderate or extreme concern for feeling professionally burned out, 25% feeling nervous or anxious, and 15% feeling depressed or hopeless.DISCUSSION:
The pediatricAPRN workforce pipeline is at significant risk for provider burnout and compromised mental health. Acknowledgment of pandemic-related trauma on families, children and APRNs is essential. Sustained intentional efforts to cultivate holistic wellness are critically emergent.Keywords
Full text:
Available
Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pediatric Nursing
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Pneumonia, Viral
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Burnout, Professional
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Advanced Practice Nursing
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Experimental Studies
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Randomized controlled trials
Limits:
Adult
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Aged
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Humans
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Middle aged
Country/Region as subject:
North America
Language:
English
Journal:
J Pediatr Health Care
Journal subject:
Nursing
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Pediatrics
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Health Services
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
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