Experiences of suffering among nursing professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic: A descriptive qualitative study

Sánchez-Romero, Sheila; Fernández, María Dolores Ruiz; Medina, Isabel María Fernández; Jiménez-Lasserrotte, María del Mar; Ramos-Márquez, María del Rocío; Ortega‐Galán, Ángela María

doi:10.1016/j.apnr.2022.151603

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“…Individuality, empathy and understanding should all be constantly visible in the behaviour of the leader, but these needs increase especially during stressful times, such as the COVID-19 pandemic (Salminen-Tuomaala and Seppälä, 2022a). Similar findings concerning stressful times have also been made in other studies (Oruh et al , 2021; Sánchez-Romero et al , 2022). In addition, Moudatsou et al (2020) stated that empathy among health-care professionals significantly contributes to the behaviour and overall well-being of professionals.…”

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“…Compassionate leadership can affect employee well-being and reduce burnout ( Lown et al , 2020 ) by alleviating negative emotions, such as anxiety, burnout and workplace behavioural deviances ( Choi et al , 2016 ). Compassionate leadership may also help ease the suffering of health-care workers in stressful and difficult times, such as during the COVID-19 pandemic ( Oruh et al , 2021 ; Sánchez-Romero et al , 2022 ).…”

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Health-care leaders’ and professionals’ experiences and perceptions of compassionate leadership: A mixed-methods systematic review

Östergård,

Kuha,

Kanste

2023

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Purpose The purpose of this study is to identify and synthesise the best evidence on health-care leaders’ and professionals’ experiences and perceptions of compassionate leadership. Design/methodology/approach A mixed-methods systematic review was conducted in accordance with the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology for mixed-methods systematic reviews using a convergent integrated approach. A systematic search was done in January 2023 in PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus, Medic and MedNar databases. The results were reported based on Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses. The data was analysed using thematic analysis. Findings Ten studies were included in the review (five qualitative and five quantitative). The thematic analysis identified seven analytical themes as follows: treating professionals as individuals with an empathetic and understanding approach; building a culture for open and safe communication; being there for professionals; giving all-encompassing support; showing the way as a leader and as a strong professional; building circumstances for efficient work and better well-being; and growing into a compassionate leader. Practical implications Compassionate leadership can possibly address human resource-related challenges, such as health-care professionals’ burnout, turnover and the lack of patient safety. It should be taken into consideration by health-care leaders, their education and health-care organisations when developing their effectiveness. Originality/value This review synthesised the knowledge of compassionate leadership in health care and its benefits by providing seven core elements of health-care leaders’ and professionals’ experiences and perceptions of compassionate leadership.

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Health-care leaders’ and professionals’ experiences and perceptions of compassionate leadership: A mixed-methods systematic review

Östergård,

Kuha,

Kanste

2023

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“…On the other hand, the FCNPs felt motivated and satisfied with the training although they were also overloaded by the heavy workload they had to put up with in primary care, which caused them some discomfort ( 27 ). This overload of patients could be solved by shiring new FCNP.…”

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Experiences in the training of specialist family and community nurses: a qualitative study

Sánchez-Muñoz,

Fernández-Medina,

Granero-Molina

et al. 2023

Front. Public Health

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IntroductionThe specialist Family and Community Nurse Practitioner (FCNP) is a professional who, after a period of training, is qualified to be part of multidisciplinary teams in primary care. The aim of this study was to describe and understand the experiences of nurses during their training process in the specialty of Family and Community Nursing in Spain.MethodsA descriptive qualitative study was carried out. Participants were recruited by means of convenience sampling from January to April 2022. Sixteen specialist nurses in Family and Community Nursing from different autonomous communities in Spain participated in the study. Twelve individual interviews and one focus group were conducted. Data were analyzed following a thematic analysis method in ATLAS.ti 9.ResultsThe results showed two themes and six subthemes: (1) Residency period, more than a training: (a) Training during the residency period; (b) Specializing through a constant struggle; (c) Moderate optimism about the future of the specialty; and (2) A journey from illusion to disappointment: (a) Beginning of the residency: feeling special; (b) During the residency: between satisfaction and misunderstanding; (c) At the end of the residency: power and frustration.ConclusionsThe residency period is important in the training and acquisition of competencies for the Family and Community Nurse Practitioner. Improvements are needed to ensure quality training during residency and to help give visibility to the specialty.

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“…Nurses' descriptions of suffering that occurred during the pandemic were often attributed to their environment and work expectations. In one descriptive, qualitative study, excessive demands from patients and organizational challenges pushed nurses to their limits (Sánchez‐Romero et al, 2022). Nurses' prolonged exposure to patient suffering exacerbated their own suffering and led to feelings of social isolation (Sánchez‐Romero et al, 2022).…”

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“…In one descriptive, qualitative study, excessive demands from patients and organizational challenges pushed nurses to their limits (Sánchez‐Romero et al, 2022). Nurses' prolonged exposure to patient suffering exacerbated their own suffering and led to feelings of social isolation (Sánchez‐Romero et al, 2022). Feeling isolated and shunned from one's community was captured by Copel et al (2022) and Smeltzer et al (2022).…”

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A divided community: A descriptive qualitative study of the impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic on nurses and their relationships

Morley

Copley

Field

et al. 2023

Journal of Advanced Nursing

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AimsTo identify the personal and professional impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic on clinical nurses with regard to personal and workplace safety, personal and professional relationships and perceptions of their team, organization and community, and to understand lessons learned to inform future responses to pandemics or global emergencies.DesignQualitative, descriptive free‐text surveys, informed by appreciative inquiry.MethodsNurses working in adult COVID‐ and non‐COVID cohort medical‐surgical and intensive care units, outpatient cancer and general surgery centres were invited to participate. Data were collected between April and October 2021 and analysed using summative content analysis.ResultsIn total, 77 participants completed free‐text surveys. Five themes were identified: (1) Constraints on nursing: barriers in communication and diminished patient safety and quality of care; (2) Navigating uncertainty: the emotional toll of the pandemic; (3) Team solidarity, renewed appreciation and reaffirming purpose in nursing work; (4) Enhanced trust versus feeling expendable; and (5) Increased isolation and polarization within communities. Nurses described a perceived negative impact on a number of their relationships, including with patients, employer and community. They described a huge emotional toll that included feelings of isolation and polarization. While some nurses described feeling supported by their team and employer, others described feeling expendable.ConclusionNurses’ responses provided insights into negative emotional experiences during the pandemic due to heightened uncertainty and fear, and also the importance of support received from peers, colleagues and their employer. Nurses experienced feelings of isolation and polarization within their communities. The varied responses reflect the importance of societal solidarity when faced with global emergencies, and the need for nurses to feel valued by their patients and employer.ImpactEffective responses to public health emergencies require individuals and communities to work together to achieve collective goals. Efforts to retain nurses are critical during global emergencies.Patient or Public ContributionNo patient and public involvement.

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Experiences of suffering among nursing professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic: A descriptive qualitative study

Cited by 5 publications

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Health-care leaders’ and professionals’ experiences and perceptions of compassionate leadership: A mixed-methods systematic review

Health-care leaders’ and professionals’ experiences and perceptions of compassionate leadership: A mixed-methods systematic review

Experiences in the training of specialist family and community nurses: a qualitative study

A divided community: A descriptive qualitative study of the impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic on nurses and their relationships

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