Burnout, resilience, and empowerment among COVID-19 survivor nurses in Indonesia

High mental workload implies significant mental resources and can lead to increased cognitive stress and fatigue. Nurses have the responsibility of managing a wide range of nursing care tasks, which frequently involve addressing anxiety, handling patient complaints, and managing patient defense mechanisms, all of which can lead to increased stress levels. This study aimed to identify the relationship between mental workload and the stress level of nurses in the Hospital Malang City. The research utilized a cross-sectional study design. The sampling technique employed was Total Sampling, involving 96 inpatient nurses at the hospital. Data collection involved the use of two questionnaires: the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Task Load Index (NASA-TLX) and the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10). Data analysis in this study was conducted using Pearson Correlation. The results indicated a positive relationship between mental workload and nurses' stress levels, supported by a significant p-value of 0.002 and a correlation coefficient of 0.312. A high mental workload can impact the level of job-related stress experienced by nurses. Effective stress management skills can help individuals mitigate this impact.

The relationship between mental workload and nurse stress levels in hospitals

Fikri,

Bellarifanda,

Sunardi

et al. 2023

Nurses' experiences regarding nursing competence in the isolation wards during COVID-19 pandemic

Maisyaroh,

Widianto,

Kurnianto

et al. 2024

During the COVID-19 pandemic, it was essential for nurses to possess the necessary skills and expertise to provide care for patients in isolation wards designated for COVID-19 cases. This recognition of a nurse's experience could serve as a basis for establishing more precise competency standards for staff working in COVID-19 isolation wards. This study aimed to explore the experience of nurses with the competencies needed to care for COVID-19 patients in the isolation ward. The research design used was a phenomenological design as outlined by van Manen's phenomenological of practice. In-depth interviews were conducted using semi-structured questions involving six nurses in the COVID-19 isolation ward at Lumajang District Hospital. This study found seven major themes, namely nurses must have altruistic thinking, critical thinking to solve problems, the ability to work with teams, problem-solving thinking, the ability to handle emergency situations, have a caring attitude, and have the motivation to learn. The competence of nurses in the COVID-19 isolation ward should be established on a foundation of both hard and soft skills, which are essential for a nurse to deliver optimal care to COVID-19 patients. Efforts aimed at enhancing nurses' competencies should take precedence, enabling them to provide improved care and assist in addressing the ongoing public health challenges.

The evaluation of drug management (selection, procurement, and lead time of drug order) in hospital during COVID-19 in Indonesia

Ismaya,

Pratiwi,

Andriati

et al. 2024

In the current COVID-19 era, one of the critical factors influencing the quality of hospital services is drug management, with planning and procurement being particularly pivotal to avoid drug shortages. This study aimed to examine the selection, procurement, and lead time aspects of drug management at the pharmacy installation hospital in Jakarta during the COVID-19 pandemic. Conducted as a descriptive study with retrospective data, total sampling was utilized to collect data, incorporating 1,413 drugs. The data, collected on observation sheets, underwent univariate analysis using Microsoft Excel. Results indicated that out of the seven measurable indicators, two met the standards: the percentage of allocated funds for drug procurement at 70.5%, and the frequency of errors in orders occurring five times. However, five indicators fell below the standards: the suitability of drug items with the National Formulary at 14.15%, the suitability of drug items with the Hospital Formulary at 68.15% (with an 80% benchmark), the frequency of each item's procurement in a year at a low category of 43.45%, the percentage of conformity between planning and reality at 99.61%, and the achievement of lead time for ordering drugs at 5.08 days. In conclusion, the selection, procurement, and lead time aspects of drug management at the "X" Hospital Pharmacy Installation did not fully meet the established standards. Therefore, it is recommended that healthcare management implements and adheres to robust drug management system regulations, particularly during pandemic situations, to ensure optimal hospital services.