Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Nurses During a Pandemic: Implications for Nurse Leaders.
J Nurs Adm
; 52(2): E3-E8, 2022 Feb 01.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1642436
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
This study aimed to explore the association between nurses' practice environment (NPE), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and intent to leave among nurses working during the COVID-19 pandemic.BACKGROUND:
High levels of physiological and psychological stress in the workplace render nurses susceptible to PTSD. To date, little research has focused on the relationship between NPE, PTSD, and intent to leave during a major health crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic.METHODS:
A cross-sectional online survey was completed by nurses who were members of northeastern and midwestern state nurses' associations.RESULTS:
Approximately 44% of nurses sampled indicated a preference for leaving their position. Significant associations were identified between NPE and PTSD and between NPE and intent to leave.CONCLUSION:
This assessment of nurses working during the COVID-19 pandemic may inform future mental health strategies and stress management interventions that support nurses continuing to work during a major health crisis.
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Personnel Turnover
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Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic
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Workplace
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COVID-19
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Nurses
Type of study:
Observational study
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Randomized controlled trials
Topics:
Long Covid
Limits:
Adult
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Aged
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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:
North America
Language:
English
Journal:
J Nurs Adm
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
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