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Liu ZH, Li Y, Tian ZR, Zhao YJ, Cheung T, Su Z, Chen P, Ng CH, An FR, Xiang YT. Prevalence, correlates, and network analysis of depression and its associated quality of life among ophthalmology nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Front Psychol 2023; 14:1218747. [PMID: 37691783 PMCID: PMC10484007 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1218747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023] Open
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Background Nurses in Ophthalmology Department (OD) had a high risk of infection during the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. This study examined the prevalence, correlates, and network structure of depression, and explored its association with quality of life (QOL) in Chinese OD nurses. Methods Based on a cross-sectional survey, demographic and clinical data were collected. Depression was measured with the 9-item Self-reported Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), and QOL was measured using the World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire-brief version (WHOQOL-BREF). Univariate analyses, multivariate logistic regression analyses, and network analyses were performed. Results Altogether, 2,155 OD nurses were included. The overall prevalence of depression among OD nurses was 32.71% (95%CI: 30.73-34.70%). Multiple logistic regression analysis revealed that having family or friends or colleagues who were infected (OR = 1.760, p = 0.003) was significantly associated with higher risk of depression. After controlling for covariates, nurses with depression reported lower QOL (F(1, 2,155) = 596.784, p < 0.001) than those without depression. Network analyses revealed that 'Sad Mood', 'Energy Loss' and 'Worthlessness' were the key central symptoms. Conclusion Depression was common among OD nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Considering the negative impact of depression on QOL and daily life, regular screening for depression, timely counselling service, and psychiatric treatment should be provided for OD nurses, especially those who had infected family/friends or colleagues. Central symptoms identified in network analysis should be targeted in the treatment of depression.
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- Zi-Han Liu
- Department of Psychiatry, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Nursing, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Nursing, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- The National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders & Beijing Key Laboratory of Mental Disorders, Beijing Anding Hospital & the Advanced Innovation Center for Human Brain Protection, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- School of Nursing, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Unit of Psychiatry, Department of Public Health and Medicinal Administration, & Institute of Translational Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Macau, Macao, Macao SAR, China
- Centre for Cognitive and Brain Sciences, University of Macau, Macao, Macao SAR, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, The Melbourne Clinic and St Vincent’s Hospital, University of Melbourne, Richmond, VIC, Australia
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- The National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders & Beijing Key Laboratory of Mental Disorders, Beijing Anding Hospital & the Advanced Innovation Center for Human Brain Protection, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Unit of Psychiatry, Department of Public Health and Medicinal Administration, & Institute of Translational Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Macau, Macao, Macao SAR, China
- Centre for Cognitive and Brain Sciences, University of Macau, Macao, Macao SAR, China
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Maringgele VE, Scherr M, Aichhorn W, Kaiser AK. Depressive symptoms are more influenced by personality traits and styles than working in nursing-a study during the COVID-19 pandemic. Front Psychol 2023; 14:1138185. [PMID: 37671102 PMCID: PMC10476868 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1138185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2023] [Accepted: 08/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/07/2023] Open
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Background According to literature, the COVID-19 pandemic caused stressful working conditions for nurses, which may have a negative impact on their Well-Being and mental health. Aim To investigate whether nurses and non-helping professionals differ in their Well-Being. Furthermore, we analyzed, for the first time, which personality traits and styles are a risk factor for nurses' wellbeing during COVID-19 pandemic. Methods In an online survey, the following psychological tests were used on nursing staff (n = 518) and non-helping professionals (n = 335): WHO-Five (WHO-5), the Personality, Style and Disorder Inventory (PSSI), and the Freiburg Personality Inventory-Revised (FPI-R). Results Nurses and non-helping professionals did not differ significantly in terms of Well-Being. The Well-Being of nurses was correlated with the following personality traits and styles, namely Spontaneous-Borderline Personality Style, Silent-Depressive Personality Style, Strain, Emotionality, and Life Satisfaction. According to our results, 33% of participants suffered from clinically significant depressive symptoms. Discussion According to our results, nurses are not more at risk for depression. However, it was shown that Well-Being during the pandemic is highly dependent on personality. Conclusion Specific personality traits and styles are a greater predictor of depressive symptoms than profession. The stressful occupational environment during COVID-19 pandemic is not the only cause for depressive symptoms in nurses. Psychotherapeutic interventions are especially important for particular individuals and are necessary to prevent depressive symptoms during COVID-19 pandemic.
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Prendergast V, Elmasry S, Juhl NA, Chapple KM. Resilience Room Use and Its Effect on Distress Among Nurses and Allied Staff. J Neurosci Nurs 2023; 55:80-85. [PMID: 37155566 DOI: 10.1097/jnn.0000000000000701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Nationwide nursing shortages have spurred nursing research on burnout and resiliency to better understand the emotional health of nurses and allied staff to retain talent. Our institution implemented resilience rooms in the neuroscience units of our hospital. The goal of this study was to evaluate the effects of resilience room use on emotional distress among staff. METHODS: Resilience rooms opened to staff in the neuroscience tower in January 2021. Entrances were electronically captured via badge readers. Upon exit, staff completed a survey containing items on demographics, burnout, and emotional distress. RESULTS: Resilience rooms were used 1988 times, and 396 surveys were completed. Rooms were most used by intensive care unit nurses (40.1% of entrances), followed by nurse leaders (28.8%). Staff with >10 years of experience accounted for 50.8% of uses. One-third reported moderate burnout, and 15.9% reported heavy or extreme burnout. Overall, emotional distress decreased by 49.4% from entrance to exit. The greatest decreases in distress were recorded by those with the lowest levels of burnout (72.5% decrease). CONCLUSION: Resilience room use was associated with significant decreases in emotional distress. The greatest decreases occurred with the lowest levels of burnout, suggesting that early engagement with resilience rooms is most beneficial.
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Şımşeklı Bakirhan D, Tan M. The relationship between nurses fear of COVID-19, professional commitment and tendencies to medical errors. Malawi Med J 2023; 35:58-66. [PMID: 38124699 PMCID: PMC10645898 DOI: 10.4314/mmj.v35i1.9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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Aim This study was conducted to investigate the relationship between nurses' fear of COVID-19, professional commitment and medical error tendency. Methods This study was use correlational research design with 312 nurses in January-April 2021. Data were collected online using a demographic characteristics questionnaire, the Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S), the Professional Commitment Scale (PCS), and the Scale of Tendency to Medical Errors (STME). The study was approved by ethics committee. Number, mean, and standard deviation were used for sociodemographic variables. Participants' FCV-19S, PCS, and STME scores were calculated. The correlations between scale scores were determined using Pearson's correlation coefficient and Spearman correlation analysis. Results Participants had a mean FCV-19S, PCS, and STME score of 19±8.17, 72.21±13.58, and 4.58±0.51, respectively. FCV-19S scores were weakly and positively correlated with PCS overall score (r=0.200, p<0.001), "willingness to make an effort (r=0.273, p<0.001)" and "belief in goals and values (r=0.115, p=0.043)" subscale scores. FCV-19S scores were weakly and positively correlated with STME "communication (r=0.119, p=0.036)" subscale score. Conclusion Nurses who feared more about COVID-19 were found to have higher professional commitment, greater willingness to make an effort, and stronger belief in goals and values. Nurses who feared more COVID-19 were less likely to make communication-related medical errors.
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- Derya Şımşeklı Bakirhan
- Ardahan University, Vocational School of Health Services, Lecturer, Atatürk University Internal Medicine, Turkey
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- Atatürk University, Faculty of Nursing, Department of Internal Medicine Nursing, Turkey
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Mannocci A, Marigliano M, La Torre G. An assessment of organizational well-being, organizational health, and work-related stress: A cross-sectional study of nurses involved with COVID-19 interventions. Work 2022; 75:29-39. [PMID: 36591689 DOI: 10.3233/wor-220274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Nurses have been affected by stress, developing many related consequences during the health emergency caused by the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic. It is essential for healthcare organizations to protect their human resources because there is a strong correlation between the health status of healthcare workers and the quality of care provided. OBJECTIVE The aim of the study was to measure the perception of the organizational health level of the workplace among COVID-19 nurses (i.e. nurses who directly dealt with COVID-19 countermeasures) as an influence on work quality and work-related stress. METHODS A cross-sectional study was carried out by administering the Nursing Questionnaire on Organizational Health (QISO) to nurses in contact with COVID-19 patients. The search period ranged between August and September 2021 with nurses who work and/or worked in Lazio. RESULTS 123 questionnaires were collected. The scores with a value below the recommended level (2,6) are: "Comfort of the working environment" (mean = 2,57; SD = 0,66); "Valorization of skills" (mean = 2,40; SD = 0,62); "Openness to innovation" (mean = 2,46; SD = 0,77); "Satisfaction with top management" (mean = 2,48; SD = 0,81); the inverse scale "Fatigue" (mean = 2,94; SD = 0,55). CONCLUSION Management of healthcare organizations should define action strategies to promote and increase organizational well-being and reduce work-related stress risk factors. Some action strategies that could be used include improving the elements of the work environment to make it more comfortable for workers; strengthening and improving communication; improving the relationship between nurses and senior management; and establishing a team of experts for psychological assistance.
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- Department of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Public Health and Infectious Diseases, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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Interventional Studies on Nurses’ Mental Health in the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review. PSYCH 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/psych4030040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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This systematic review’s primary aim is to examine the interventional studies on the mental health of nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the secondary aim is to determine the interventions that can be planned for future pandemics. For this, databases were searched, and a total of 12 studies meeting the inclusion criteria were included. It was determined that most of the studies were conducted online due to pandemic restrictions. The effects of the interventions (diaphragmatic breathing relaxation, emotional freedom techniques, sending motivational messages, a mobile wellness program, acceptance and commitment therapy, a neuro-meditation program, laughter yoga, gong meditation, distant Reiki, e-aid cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based breathing, and music therapy) on the parameters affecting the mental health of the nurses working actively in the COVID-19 pandemic were examined. In these studies, the interventions applied to nurses were seen to have positive results on mental health and well-being. The COVID-19 pandemic, which is a traumatic experience for healthcare professionals, shows that more interventional studies are needed to protect and improve the mental health of nurses who take care of critically ill patients during difficult times.
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Costa-Cordella S, Vivanco-Carlevari A, Rossi A, Arévalo-Romero C, Silva JR. Social Support and Depressive Symptoms in the Context of COVID-19 Lockdown: The Moderating Role of Attachment Styles. Int J Public Health 2022; 67:1604401. [PMID: 35783449 PMCID: PMC9240911 DOI: 10.3389/ijph.2022.1604401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2021] [Accepted: 05/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Objectives: COVID-19 sanitary measures (social distancing, school closures) have deeply impacted social life, support networks, and their protective role in mental health. The present study aims to understand how attachment styles influence the way individuals experience social support. Particularly, investigating its moderating role in the relationship between social support and depression. Methods: An online survey was designed to clarify the role of adult attachment styles (ECR-S) in the perceived social support (MOSS) and self-reported depressive symptoms (BDI-SF) in the COVID-19 context. Results: Positive social interactions was the most important dimension of social support for lower depression symptoms. Individuals attachment strategies have a moderating role in the relation between of social support and depression. Crucially, insecure attachment style wanes the positive impact of social support in depression. Conclusion: Aligned with the existing literature, attachment security is an essential factor in our current understanding of relationships and mental health. Exploring specific and indivual attachment strategies might be a powerful tool to protect population’s mental healt.
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- Stefanella Costa-Cordella
- Centro de Estudios en Psicología Clínica y Psicoterapia, Facultad de Psicología, Universidad Diego Portales, Santiago, Chile
- Centro de Estudios en Neurociencia y Neuropsicología Humana, Facultad de Psicología, Universidad Diego Portales, Santiago, Chile
- Millennium Institute for Depression and Personality Research (MIDAP), Santiago, Chile
- *Correspondence: Stefanella Costa-Cordella, ; Anastassia Vivanco-Carlevari,
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- Facultad de Psicología, Universidad de Desarrollo, Santiago, Chile
- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- *Correspondence: Stefanella Costa-Cordella, ; Anastassia Vivanco-Carlevari,
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- Centro de Estudios en Neurociencia y Neuropsicología Humana, Facultad de Psicología, Universidad Diego Portales, Santiago, Chile
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- Centro de Estudios en Neurociencia y Neuropsicología Humana, Facultad de Psicología, Universidad Diego Portales, Santiago, Chile
- Magíster en Neurociencia Social, Facultad de Psicología, Universidad Diego Portales, Santiago, Chile
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- Millennium Institute for Depression and Personality Research (MIDAP), Santiago, Chile
- Facultad de Psicología, Universidad de Desarrollo, Santiago, Chile
- Clinica Alemana de Santiago, Santiago, Chile
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Grigorescu S, Cazan AM, Rogozea L, Grigorescu DO. Predictive Factors of the Burnout Syndrome Occurrence in the Healthcare Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Front Med (Lausanne) 2022; 9:842457. [PMID: 35755041 PMCID: PMC9218740 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.842457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2021] [Accepted: 04/08/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is probably the most critical epidemiological situation that human civilization has faced in the last few decades. In this context, of all the professional categories involved in the management of patients with COVID-19 are the most likely to develop burnout syndrome. The main objective of this study is to analyze specific predictive factors of the occurrence and development of the burnout syndrome in the healthcare workers involved in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with COVID-19. The study focused on determining factors of the occurrence, development and maintaining the specific burnout syndrome related to the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic infection. The study was conducted on a sample of 959 participants, medical personnel from all the public medical entities in Romania(including 5 hospitals): 122 male and 755 female (82 participants did not declare their gender), with a mean age of 42.29 years (SD = 9.97). The sample included 219 doctors, 477 nurses, 214 auxiliary medical personnel and 49 other types of hospital workers. A cross-sectional design was used. Three predictors of the burnout syndrome were identified: Work conditions, Fear of the consequences (including death) determined by the COVID-19 and Need for emotional support. Meaning of work had a moderating role. Several moderated mediation models were tested. The indirect relationship of Work conditions with burnout via Fear of infection was statistically significant; in addition, the indirect effect of Work conditions on burnout through both fear of infection and need for support was statistically significant. The moderation analysis showed that Meaning of work buffer the relationship between Work conditions and Fear of infection. The variance explained by the model including the moderator (30%) was higher than the variance explained by Model 1 (27%), showing that adding the moderating effect of Meaning of work to the relationship of Work conditions with burnout was relevant. The results could be used to design specific interventions to reduce the occurrence of the burnout syndrome in healthcare workers, the implementation of a strategy to motivate employees by highlighting and recognizing the high significance of the work of those in the frontline of the fight against COVID-19.
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- Simona Grigorescu
- Faculty of Medicine, Transilvania University of Braşov, Braşov, Romania
- Emergency Clinical Children Hospital, Braşov, Romania
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- Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, Transilvania University of Braşov, Braşov, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, Transilvania University of Braşov, Braşov, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, Transilvania University of Braşov, Braşov, Romania
- Emergency Clinical County Hospital, Braşov, Romania
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Jing H, Zhang L, Liu Y, Zhang C, Zhang Y, Tang R, Bi L. Effect of a group-based acceptance and commitment therapy program on the mental health of clinical nurses during the COVID-19 sporadic outbreak period. J Nurs Manag 2022; 30:3005-3012. [PMID: 35666250 PMCID: PMC9347824 DOI: 10.1111/jonm.13696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2022] [Revised: 05/09/2022] [Accepted: 06/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Aim To develop and implement of a group‐based acceptance and commitment therapy programme in helping clinical nurses with mental health problems during the sporadic COVID‐19 outbreak period. Background In the face of the continuing COVID‐19 pandemic, clinical nurses have a high risk of mental health issues. Methods A quasi‐experimental design was used. Two hundred twenty‐six nurses were recruited from four general hospitals to receive 10 sessions of acceptance and commitment therapy programme. The Symptom Checklist‐90, Perceived Stress Scale and Connor–Davidson Resilience Scale were used to assess nurses' mental health symptom, perceived stress and psychological resilience at pre‐intervention and 4‐week post‐intervention. Results The mean attendance sessions was 5.78. The Symptom Checklist‐90 score was significantly lower at post‐intervention than pre‐intervention (P < 0.01), and there were no significant changes of perceived stress and psychological resilience. There were significant correlations among the changed rates of mental health, perceived stress and psychological resilience (P < 0.01). Conclusion The acceptance and commitment therapy programme was effective in relieving mental health symptoms for clinical nurses and could protect clinical nurses' perceived stress and psychological resilience. However, a randomized controlled trial is needed to confirm the findings. Implication for Nursing Management To facilitate clinical nurses' psychological health in crisis situation, nursing management team should provide and allocated appropriate resources to support the healthcare providers.
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- Han Jing
- School of Nursing, Xuzhou Medical University, Xu Zhou, China.,Department of Nursing, Affiliated hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Department of Neurology, Affiliated hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Department of Nursing, Affiliated hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Affiliated Xuzhou Oriental Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China.,School of Anesthesiology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xu Zhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Xuzhou Medical University, Xu Zhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Xuzhou Medical University, Xu Zhou, China
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- School of Nursing, Xuzhou Medical University, Xu Zhou, China
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Polinard EL, Ricks TN, Duke ES, Lewis KA. Pandemic perspectives from the frontline-The nursing stories. J Adv Nurs 2022; 78:3290-3303. [PMID: 35621345 PMCID: PMC9347736 DOI: 10.1111/jan.15306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2021] [Revised: 02/19/2022] [Accepted: 05/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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AIM To describe the experiences of registered nurses working in a US healthcare system during the COVID-19 pandemic. DESIGN This qualitative thematic analysis study is a secondary analysis of stories submitted by nurses to a repository established by the parent study. METHODS Registered nurses working in various roles in a healthcare system submitted stories (N = 45) to open-ended prompts via an online repository between June 2020 and February 2021. A team of three nurse scientists coded the stories using Dedoose software. Initial codes were then reviewed by the team to synthesize initial coding into themes. The COREQ checklist was used to ensure research reporting guidelines were met. RESULTS Thematic analysis revealed three themes in a global theme of COVID-19 pandemic-related personal and professional evolution: (1) The art and science of pandemic nursing, (2) Persisting despite challenges; and (3) Learning as we went. Each of the three organizing themes were supported by basic themes. CONCLUSIONS Identified themes affirm some of nursing's long-standing core values, such as the central role of human connectedness in restoring health, but findings also reflect new evolutionary processes of moral identity formation that occurred among nurses and the nursing profession during the COVID-19 pandemic. IMPACT Findings from this study describe the processes by which nurses' moral identity evolved during a segment of the COVID-19 pandemic. Collectively, these evolutions represent important shifts in the nursing profession. Using findings from this study, nurse educators, nurse managers and healthcare administrators will be able to implement effective, sustainable policies and processes that meet the needs of both the community and the workforce. NO PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION This study was designed to capture the experiences of nurses employed by one healthcare organization. However, it was not conducted using input or suggestions from the public or the patient population served by the organization.
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- University of California, San Francisco, California, USA.,The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, USA
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Bartosiewicz A, Łuszczki E, Jagielski P, Oleksy L, Stolarczyk A, Dereń K. Focus on Polish nurses' health condition: a cross-sectional study. PeerJ 2022; 10:e13065. [PMID: 35341050 PMCID: PMC8944332 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.13065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2021] [Accepted: 02/14/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Background The nursing profession carries with it many negative factors and a high risk of developing chronic diseases, including overweight and obesity. According to statistics, the health condition of this professional group is much worse than that of the average population of the same age. As the largest and most trusted professional group in the world, nurses are critical to the health of any nation. The aim of the study was to assess the Polish nurse's health condition based on real measurements of parameters important for the occurrence of metabolic diseases. Methods This is the cross-sectional, conducted among two age groups of Polish nurses (<50 years and ≥50 years). Study included the measurements with DXA, the assessment of glucose concentration and lipid profile, the measurement of blood pressure and socio-demographic data of the surveyed nurses. Results The majority of respondents above 50 years old were nurses with elevated total cholesterol (79.3%), elevated LDL cholesterol (72.8%), 42.4% of studied nurses had hypertension. Conclusion Individual, local and national measures to prevent and support the health of this professional group are needed.
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- Anna Bartosiewicz
- Institute of Health Sciences, Medical College of Rzeszow University, Rzeszów, Poland
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- Institute of Health Sciences, Medical College of Rzeszow University, Rzeszów, Poland
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- Department of Nutrition and Drug Research, Institute of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kraków, Poland
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- Physiotherapy and Sports Centre, Rzeszow University of Technology, Rzeszów, Poland,Oleksy Medical & Sports Sciences, Łańcut, Poland
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- Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Department, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Institute of Health Sciences, Medical College of Rzeszow University, Rzeszów, Poland
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Kosydar-Bochenek J, Krupa S, Favieri F, Forte G, Medrzycka-Dabrowska W. Polish Version of the Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Related to COVID-19 Questionnaire COVID-19-PTSD. Front Psychiatry 2022; 13:868191. [PMID: 35546933 PMCID: PMC9082536 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2022.868191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2022] [Accepted: 03/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Translate and investigate psychometric properties of the Polish version of COVID-19-PTSD in a sample of healthcare workers. METHODS The PTSD symptoms were investigated among 184 participants (physicians, nurses, and paramedics). The respondents completed Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Related to COVID-19 Questionnaire (COVID-19-PTSD) via online survey. The psychometric properties (i.e., internal consistency, validity, and reliability) of the Polish version of COVID-19-PTSD were analyzed. RESULTS The findings showed that the Polish version of COVID-19-PTSD is a reliable instrument. The total and subscale scores demonstrated good internal consistency. We also found that the prevalence of PTSD was reported at around 32% of healthcare workers. DISCUSSION The Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Related to COVID-19 Questionnaire (COVID-19-PTSD) is a first tool designed to assess the severity of PTSD symptoms related to the pandemic. The findings of our study confirmed good validity and reliability of the Polish version of COVID-19-PTSD which can be recommended to be used as a reliable screening tool to conduct psychological screening among Polish healthcare workers.
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- Justyna Kosydar-Bochenek
- Department of Emergency, Institute of Health Sciences, College of Medical Sciences of the University of Rzeszow, Rzeszow, Poland
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- Department of Emergency, Institute of Health Sciences, College of Medical Sciences of the University of Rzeszow, Rzeszow, Poland
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- Department of Psychology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy.,Body and Action Lab, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS) Fondazione Santa Lucia, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Anaesthesiology Nursing and Intensive Care, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdańsk, Poland
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Ahlers CG, Lawson V, Lee J, March C, Schultz J, Anderson K, Neeley M, Fleming AE, Drolet BC. A Virtual Wellness and Learning Communities Program for Medical Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic. South Med J 2021; 114:807-811. [PMID: 34853859 PMCID: PMC8607913 DOI: 10.14423/smj.0000000000001330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Numerous studies have demonstrated the high risk for burnout and mental illness in medical students. Because of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, our medical school transitioned to an all-virtual learning environment from March to June 2020, which raised concerns among student leaders and administrators, as reduced interpersonal attachments have known associations with decreased mental health. In an effort to facilitate student well-being during the pandemic, the Virtual Wellness and Learning Communities (VWLC) program was established. VWLC consisted of hour-long events that offered students the opportunity to engage with their peers online. METHODS More than 20 events and workshops were conducted from March to June 2020, including trivia nights, song and guitar performances, sketching, video editing tutorials, chess lessons, yoga, and personal investing tips. An institutional review board-approved survey to assess the efficacy of the VWLC program was sent to medical student participants and nonparticipants. RESULTS The overall response rate of this study was 43% (53/123). The response rate for students who attended a VWLC event was 51% (33/65), and the response rate for students who did not attend a VWLC event was 34% (20/58). Of all of the respondents, 85% (45/53) reported a decreased sense of connectivity with peers because of the pandemic, and 40% (21/53) reported a decrease in their sense of wellness. After attending a VWLC event, 79% (26/33) reported an increased sense of peer connectivity, 61% (20/33) reported improved wellness, and 55% (18/33) believed that these events should continue postpandemic to supplement in-person programming. Those who did not attend a virtual event stated that the main barriers to attending were unfamiliarity with attendees and screen fatigue. CONCLUSIONS The COVID-19 pandemic has worsened medical student well-being and sense of community. VWLC programming may be an effective strategy for promoting medical student wellness and community while social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. To our knowledge, this is the first virtual wellness program for promotion of medical student mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic to be described in the literature.
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Hallgren J, Larsson M, Kjellén M, Lagerroth D, Bäckström C. 'Who will do it if I don't?' Nurse anaesthetists' experiences of working in the intensive care unit during the COVID-19 pandemic. Aust Crit Care 2021; 35:52-58. [PMID: 34955333 PMCID: PMC8602969 DOI: 10.1016/j.aucc.2021.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2021] [Revised: 10/05/2021] [Accepted: 11/05/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND During the COVID-19 pandemic, the workload on the intensive care unit (ICU) increased nationally in Sweden as well as globally. Certified registered nurse anaesthetists (CRNAs) in Sweden were transferred at short notice to work with seriously ill patients with COVID-19 in the ICU, which is not part of the CRNAs' specialist area. However, limited research has shed light on healthcare professionals' experiences of the pandemic. OBJECTIVES This study illuminates CRNAs' experiences of working in the ICU during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS This study used a qualitative method with an inductive approach to interview nurse anaesthetists who worked in the ICU during the COVID-19 pandemic. FINDINGS The participants experienced ambivalent feelings towards their work in the ICU. They also lacked information, which created feelings of uncertainty and resulted in expectations that did not correspond to the reality. They described that owing to an inadequate introduction, they could only provide "sufficient" care, which in many cases caused ethical stress. Not being able to get to know their new colleagues well enough to create effective cooperation created frustration. Even though the participants experienced the work in the ICU as demanding and challenging, overall, they enjoyed their time in the ICU and were treated well by their colleagues. CONCLUSIONS Although CRNAs cannot replace intensive care nurses, they are a useful resource in the ICU in the care of patients with COVID-19. Healthcare workers who are allocated from their ordinary units to the ICU need adequate information and support from their work managers to be able to provide the best possible care and to stay healthy themselves.
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- Jenny Hallgren
- School of Health Sciences, University of Skövde, Skövde, Sweden.
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Skövde, Skövde, Sweden; Research Group Family Centered Health (FamCeH), University of Skövde, Sweden
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- Skaraborg Hospital, Surgical Department, Skövde, Sweden
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Skövde, Skövde, Sweden; Research Group Family Centered Health (FamCeH), University of Skövde, Sweden
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Rocha YM, de Moura GA, Desidério GA, de Oliveira CH, Lourenço FD, de Figueiredo Nicolete LD. The impact of fake news on social media and its influence on health during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review. ZEITSCHRIFT FUR GESUNDHEITSWISSENSCHAFTEN = JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 31:1-10. [PMID: 34660175 PMCID: PMC8502082 DOI: 10.1007/s10389-021-01658-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2021] [Accepted: 09/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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PURPOSE As the new coronavirus disease propagated around the world, the rapid spread of news caused uncertainty in the population. False news has taken over social media, becoming part of life for many people. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate, through a systematic review, the impact of social media on the dissemination of infodemic knowing and its impacts on health. METHODS A systematic search was performed in the MedLine, Virtual Health Library (VHL), and Scielo databases from January 1, 2020, to May 11, 2021. Studies that addressed the impact of fake news on patients and healthcare professionals around the world were included. It was possible to methodologically assess the quality of the selected studies using the Loney and Newcastle-Ottawa Scales. RESULTS Fourteen studies were eligible for inclusion, consisting of six cross-sectional and eight descriptive observational studies. Through questionnaires, five studies included measures of anxiety or psychological distress caused by misinformation; another seven assessed feeling fear, uncertainty, and panic, in addition to attacks on health professionals and people of Asian origin. CONCLUSION By analyzing the phenomenon of fake news in health, it was possible to observe that infodemic knowledge can cause psychological disorders and panic, fear, depression, and fatigue.
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- Yasmim Mendes Rocha
- Post-graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Federal University of Ceará (UFC), Campus Porangabussu, Fortaleza, CE 60.430-370 Brazil
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- Post-graduate Program in Veterinary Sciences, State University of Ceará (UECE), Campus do Itaperi, Fortaleza, CE 60.714-903 Brazil
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- Health Sciences Institute, University of International Integration of the Afro-Brazilian Lusophony Brazil, CE 060 – Km51, Redençao, CE 62785-000 Brazil
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- Health Sciences Institute, University of International Integration of the Afro-Brazilian Lusophony Brazil, CE 060 – Km51, Redençao, CE 62785-000 Brazil
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- Health Sciences Institute, University of International Integration of the Afro-Brazilian Lusophony Brazil, CE 060 – Km51, Redençao, CE 62785-000 Brazil
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Vitale E, Galatola V, Mea R, Dio FD, Canonico A. The linkage "Body Mass Index-Insomnia Levels-Eating Disorder Flexibility" in Italian nurses during the Covid-19 outbreak: a psychoendocrinological employment disease. Endocr Metab Immune Disord Drug Targets 2021; 22:490-501. [PMID: 34269670 DOI: 10.2174/1871530321666210715125939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2020] [Revised: 03/31/2021] [Accepted: 04/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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AIM To evaluate differences between insomnia condition and flexibility attitude to eating in Italian nurses directly involved in the care of patients affected by Covid-19 according to sex, Body Mass Index, shift working condition and incidence of new Covid-19 cases in the region of participants. Moreover, any correlations between the insomnia condition and the flexible attitude to eat have been investigated. METHODS An online questionnaire was administered in October 2020, including the socio-demographic section, the insomnia condition assessment, and the behavioral flexibility evaluation to develop an eating disorder. RESULTS 341 Italian nurses answered the questionnaire. Regarding the insomnia condition levels, nurses belonging to regions with a higher incidence rate of the Covid-19 pandemic recorded higher levels of insomnia than others (p=.004). Females and nurses belonging to areas with lower Covid-19 incidence rate recorded a significantly higher total eating flexibility attitude (p=.003; p<.001), also, in the Food and Exercise flexibility (p=.007; p<.001). As regards the flexible attitude for weight and shape, significant differences were recorded among nurses according to their BMI values (p<.001) and to their incidence rate of the belonging region (p<.001). The insomnia condition levels significantly correlated with the eat flexibility attitude both in its total score (p=.010), in the general score (p=.010), and the weight and shape score (p<.001). All correlations between the insomnia conditions and the flexibility to eat were significantly inverse except for the food and exercise dimension. All the eat flexibility sub-dimensions significantly correlated among them (p<.001). CONCLUSION There was a direct correlation among socio-demographic factors, BMI values, insomnia, and behavioral flexibility scores in Italian nurses. So, it could be assumed that the nursing profession is at risk of developing a metabolic syndrome condition. Therefore, it could be considered a psychoendocrinological employment disease during the Covid-19 outbreak.
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- Elsa Vitale
- Centre of Mental Health, Modugno, Local Health Company Bari, Italy
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- Occidental Hospital in Castellaneta, Local Health Company Taranto, Italy
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- Cardiology Unit, Di Venere Hospital, Local Health Company Bari, Italy
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Sessions LC, Ogle KT, Lashley M, Austin EN. Coming of Age During Coronavirus: New Nurses' Perceptions of Transitioning to Practice During a Pandemic. J Contin Educ Nurs 2021; 52:294-300. [PMID: 34048301 DOI: 10.3928/00220124-20210514-09] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND The global COVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented challenges to the health care workforce. Little is known about the effect of the pandemic on new RNs and their preparedness for such a crisis. This study explored the lived experiences of RNs transitioning from students to professionals during the pandemic. METHOD Semistructured interviews were conducted with 15 new RNs working in acute care facilities during the Maryland COVID-19 State of Emergency. RESULTS Three themes were identified to describe the experiences of new nurses transitioning to practice in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic: uncertainty, vulnerability, and resilience. CONCLUSION New nurses need greater support during transition to practice. Initiatives to improve trusting relationships between new nurses and their organizations and support of the development of essential relationships (e.g., peers, frontline management, and educators) could enhance new nurses' resilience and commitment to stay with the organization. [J Contin Educ Nurs. 2021;52(6):294-300.].
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Gao X, Wang Z, Kong C, Fan H, Zhang J, Wang J, Tan L, Wang J. Cross-Sectional Survey to Assess Health-Care Workers' Grief Counseling for Bereaved Families of COVID-19 Victims in Wuhan, China. Disaster Med Public Health Prep 2021; 16:1-6. [PMID: 33926611 PMCID: PMC8245329 DOI: 10.1017/dmp.2021.132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2020] [Revised: 04/20/2021] [Accepted: 04/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This research aimed to examine health-care workers' grief counseling for bereaved families of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) victims in China. Our research may provide a new opportunity to stimulate development of grief counseling in China. METHODS A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 724 health-care workers selected by convenience sampling from 7 hospitals in Wuhan. Data collection tools included a sociodemographic questionnaire, the skills of grief counseling scale (SGCS), and the attitudes of grief counseling scale (AGCS). RESULTS The average SGCS score was 18.96 ± 4.66, whose influencing factors consisted of sense of responsibility, frequency of contact with bereaved families, and relevant training (P < 0.05). The average AGCS score was 33.36 ± 8.70, whose influencing factors consisted of other grief counseling skills, communication skills, education background, and relevant training (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS The skills and attitudes toward grief counseling among health-care workers combating COVID-19 were at a lower level in Wuhan, China, indicating the need to build a comprehensive grief counseling system, establish a standardized training course, and strengthen the popularization of grief counseling services to the public.
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- Xudong Gao
- College of Medicine and Health Science, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Nursing, Second Affiliated Hospital of University of South China, Hengyang, China
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- General Medical Department, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Diseases, First Hospital of Wuhan, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Nursing, Second Hospital of Wuhan, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Fourth Hospital of Wuhan, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Nursing, Second Affiliated Hospital of University of South China, Hengyang, China
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- Public Health Teaching Center, Department of Medicine, Shanxi Datong University, Datong, China
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