The Importance of Nurse Well-being and How to Achieve It

Altman, Marian; Delgado, Sarah

doi:10.4037/ccn2021319

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“…The nurses interviewed in this study recognized the benefit of using self-care strategies to assist them in coping with their emotional and physical responses to the pandemic. The importance of frontline nurses engaging in self-care practices that foster self-compassion and resilience is well documented in the literature 4,6,9,14,19 . Strategies include taking intentional breaks, practicing moments of gratitude and mindfulness, performing compassion training, and seeking professional therapy if needed 4,6,11 …”

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Mason

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J Hosp Palliat Nurs

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The COVID-19 pandemic has created a global health crisis. Novel and intolerable pressures have been placed upon nurses affecting their capacity to provide care. The aim of this exploratory study was to determine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on nursing care delivery, the empathetic response of nurses to their patients and family members, and the emotional and physical well-being of the nurses. Four frontline nurses were interviewed while in the midst of the pandemic. Common themes emerged from analysis of the nurses' narratives and included changes in role, increased workload, depersonalized and mechanical care delivery, communication challenges with patient and family members, deficits in palliative care education, perceived poor administrative support, and physical/emotional exhaustion. Clinical leaders and nursing staff have opportunities to engage in supportive endeavors, which can restore focus and regain positive perceptions, strengthen coping skills, and deliver palliative care education in response to the ongoing challenges and stressors created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Together, they can build resilience in frontline nurses and ultimately impact delivery of compassionate and empathetic care to patients.

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“…A positive nursing practice environment optimizes the health and well-being of nurses, promoting the quality of results and organizational performance [5].…”

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“…Well-being at work is a multidimensional phenomenon influenced by several factors of professional life, such as the quality of life, safety of the physical and psychosocial environment, climate, and work organization [4]. Well-being can be interpreted as a happy state of contentment, low levels of distress, and intact physical and mental health, influencing the way people manage their daily lives [5].…”

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Nurses’ Well-Being at Work in a Hospital Setting: A Scoping Review

Almeida,

Figueiredo,

Lucas

2024

Healthcare

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The aim of this review was to analyze the scientific evidence about nurses’ well-being at work in the hospital context. Well-being is present in our daily experiences, whether in a personal or professional context. Nurses are frequently put under pressure and stressed at work, which can influence their well-being. Nurses’ well-being at work in a hospital setting is crucial due to its relevance to occupational health, the quality of patient care, and the identification of stress and satisfaction factors. Methods: This systematic review followed the methodological guidelines of the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI). The databases searched included CINAHL, MEDLINE, Scopus, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, LILACS, Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), and the Open Access Scientific Repositories of Portugal (RCAAP). The following inclusion criteria were defined: studies in Portuguese or English; with abstracts or full texts available; with a publication date from 2018 to 2022; and research containing the identified keywords in the title (TI) or abstract (AB). To organize and synthesize the data, we used a table to extract the significant information from each included study. Results: Eight studies were included, all of them emphasizing the assessment of well-being at work and the manager’s intervention to promote this well-being. We found that most studies indicate that nurses are satisfied with their work. There are several factors that can influence this positive level of well-being at work, such as interaction with management, culture, and organizational commitment. It can be concluded that nurse managers have a decisive role in promoting well-being at work.

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“…Students faced issues of moral distress and unprecedented challenges in their places of employment. 7 With many of the students in middle management positions, they were dealing with staffing shortages, personal protective equipment (PPE) shortages, and childcare issues, as well as personal health and safety issues. 7 Faculty heard frequent requests from students for flexibility as they struggled to complete assignments created for non-COVID times.…”

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confidence: 99%