The Impacts of COVID-19 on Veterans Affairs Catheterization Laboratory Staff During the First Months of the US Response.
J Cardiovasc Nurs
; 36(6): 595-598, 2021.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1706374
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The COVID-19 pandemic has altered catheterization laboratory (cath lab) practices in diverse ways.OBJECTIVE:
The aim of this study was to understand the impact of COVID-19 on Veterans Affairs (VA) procedural volume and cath lab team experience.METHODS:
Procedural volume and COVID-19 patient data were obtained from the Clinical, Assessment, Reporting and Tracking Program. A mixed methods survey was emailed to VA cath lab staff asking about the COVID-19 response. Descriptive and manifest content analyses were conducted.RESULTS:
Procedural volume decreased from April to September 2020. One hundred four patients with known COVID-19 were treated. Survey response rate was 19% of staff (n = 170/902) from 83% of VA cath labs (n = 67/81). Reassignment to other units, confusion regarding COVID-19 testing, personal protective equipment use, and low patient volume were reported. Anxiety, burnout, and leadership's role on team morale were described.CONCLUSIONS:
Some teams adapted. Others expressed frustration over the lack of control over their practice. Leaders should routinely assess staff needs during the current and future crises.
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Veterans
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Experimental Studies
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
North America
Language:
English
Journal:
J Cardiovasc Nurs
Journal subject:
Vascular Diseases
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Cardiology
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Nursing
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
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