Relationship of Quality of Life, Resilience, and Associated Factors Among Nursing Faculty During COVID-19

Abstract

Background The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent social distancing guidelines greatly impacted the quality of life (QoL) of nursing faculty. Purpose The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship of QoL, resilience, and associated factors among nursing faculty during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods In April 2020, a cross-sectional, anonymous survey was conducted with nursing faculty in a public university in rural Appalachia (n = 52). Instruments included QoL, resilience scales, work-related, and demographic variables. Descriptive, bivariate, and multiple linear regression analyses were used to analyze data. A content analysis was used to analyze an open-ended question. Results Resilience was the strongest variable to predict each of the QoL domains. Nursing faculty who reported better QoL were those who were able to adapt to changes and challenges mandated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Conclusions Evidence-based programs to build resilience and improve nursing faculty working conditions and their QoL are needed.

Relationship between teaching modality and COVID-19, well-being, and teaching satisfaction (Campus & Corona): a cohort study among students in higher education

“…20,21 The few surveys we are aware of that have assessed well-being among higher education students during the COVID-19 pandemic have not explored the impact of different teaching modalities. [14][15][16] Rather, they have tried to assess whether using digital platforms or previous experience with online learning have mitigated the impact of societal lock downs on students' quality of life. [14][15][16] Findings from the Norwegian Student Survey which took place while we conducted our study, agree with ours with regard to teaching satisfaction: 72 percent of the survey respondents believed their learning outcome would be better if they could be physically present on campus.…”

“…The few surveys we are aware of that have assessed well-being among higher education students during the COVID-19 pandemic have not explored the impact of different teaching modalities. 14-16 Rather, they have tried to assess whether using digital platforms or previous experience with online learning have mitigated the impact of societal lock downs on students’ quality of life. 14-16…”

“…14-16 Rather, they have tried to assess whether using digital platforms or previous experience with online learning have mitigated the impact of societal lock downs on students’ quality of life. 14-16…”

“…A few cross sectional surveys of students in higher education have reported on the prevalence of psychological outcomes or quality of life measures during the COVID-19 pandemic, but to our knowledge none have compared different teaching modalities. [13][14][15][16] In Norway, higher education institutions opted for a hybrid model when they reopened for the autumn semester in August 2020, by offering more in-person teaching to some students and more online teaching to others. For instance, many institutions prioritised first year students for in-person teaching.…”

Nursing student experiences in turmoil: A year of the pandemic and social strife during final clinical rotations

“…The COVID-19 pandemic severely impacted clinical placements and experiences for nurses worldwide ( Goni-Fuste et al, 2021 ). While a number of recent European studies have examined student experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic ( Lovrić et al, 2020 ; Martin-Delgado et al, 2021 ; Monforte-Royo & Fuster, 2020 ), we are aware of one qualitative and two cross-sectional reports specifically focusing on United States (U.S.) nursing students ( Keener, Hall, Wang, Hulsey, & Piamjariyakul, 2021 ; Rosenthal et al, 2021 ; Wallace, Schuler, Kaulback, Hunt, & Baker, 2021 ). To understand the experiences of transitioning to remote learning, Wallace et al (2021) interviewed 11 junior and senior nursing students enrolled in a baccalaureate program in the Pacific Northwest, the geographical region of the first confirmed travel-related case of coronavirus in January 2020 ( CDC, 2020 ).…”