Addressing Hospital Nurses' Fear of Abandonment in a Bioterrorism Emergency

Good, Linda K.

doi:10.1177/216507990705501203

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“…Concerns have also been raised regarding delayed career progression for junior doctors in Australia due to workforce changes during the pandemic [8]. Evidence from prior infectious disease outbreaks and natural disasters indicate that management and communication styles adopted by healthcare organisations can affect the mental health of HCWs and their willingness or ability to adapt to changes [9][10][11].…”

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Occupational Disruptions during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Their Association with Healthcare Workers’ Mental Health

Smallwood

Pascoe

Karimi

et al. 2021

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Background: The COVID-19 crisis has caused prolonged and extreme demands on healthcare services. This study investigates the types and prevalence of occupational disruptions, and associated symptoms of mental illness, among Australian frontline healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: A national cross-sectional online survey was conducted between 27 August and 23 October 2020. Frontline healthcare workers were invited to participate via dissemination from major health organisations, professional associations or colleges, universities, government contacts, and national media. Data were collected on demographics, home and work situations, and validated scales of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and burnout. Results: Complete responses were received from 7846 healthcare workers (82.4%). Most respondents were female (80.9%) and resided in the Australian state of Victoria (85.2%). Changes to working conditions were common, with 48.5% reporting altered paid or unpaid hours, and many redeployed (16.8%) or changing work roles (27.3%). Nearly a third (30.8%) had experienced a reduction in household income during the pandemic. Symptoms of mental illness were common, being present in 62.1% of participants. Many respondents felt well supported by their workplaces (68.3%) and believed that workplace communication was timely and useful (74.4%). Participants who felt well supported by their organisation had approximately half the risk of experiencing moderate to severe anxiety, depression, burnout, and PTSD. Half (50.4%) of respondents indicated a need for additional training in using personal protective equipment and/or caring for patients with COVID-19. Conclusions: Occupational disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic occurred commonly in health organisations and were associated with worse mental health outcomes in the Australian health workforce. Feeling well supported was associated with significantly fewer adverse mental health outcomes. Crisis preparedness focusing on the provision of timely and useful communication and support is essential in current and future crises.

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Occupational Disruptions during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Their Association with Healthcare Workers’ Mental Health

Smallwood

Pascoe

Karimi

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“…A complex emergency program would not be completed without nurses' compliance and cooperation (10). Thus, understanding the psychological issues that prepare nursing personnel to face the challenges of responding to disasters with confidence and a sense of support is the first step in developing emergency response programs.…”

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“…A complex emergency program would not be completed without nurses' compliance and cooperation. 10 Thus, understanding the psychological issues that prepare nursing personnel to face the challenges of responding to disasters with confidence and a sense of support is the first step in developing emergency response programs. This study aimed to investigate the level of fear of nurses working in COVID-19 hospitals about continuing to work biological urgency present in the first encounter with patients and the fourth week after.…”

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Level of Fear in Front-Line Nurses During the COVID-19 Pandemic, a Cross-Sectional Study in Iran

Moradi

Sharififar

2022

Disaster med. public health prep.

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Introduction: The front-line nurses are at risk of physical and psychological damage during an epidemic. This study aimed to investigate the level of nurses’ fear in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) central hospitals in Iran. Methods: The study is cross-sectional. The questionnaire was designed in 2 parts (demographic and the level of fear). The sampling method was quota and random. The questionnaires were completed by the same nurses after 4 weeks. Results: A total of 345 questionnaires were distributed (the response rate was 89.27%). A total of 121 nurses (39.3%) were female. Most participants were in the 26-30 y group. paired t-test showed the mean fear of COVID-19 in the first and the fourth weeks was significant (P < 0.001). There was a statistical relationship between demographic variables of gender, age, marriage, number of working shifts, having children, and work experience of nurses with the level of fear. Conclusions: Health-care providers have shown resilience and a spirit of professional sacrifice to overcome problems. The nurses experienced a level of disease-related fear in close contact with COVID-19 patients. It is essential to apply strategies to optimize safe working conditions and minimize psychological harm and provide regular and intensive training to all health-care providers to improve preparedness.

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