scholarly journals Working on a designated COVID-19 unit: Exploring nurse perceptions and experiences

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 41
Author(s):  
Michelle Dellaria Doas
Keyword(s):  
Compassion Fatigue ◽  
Hospital Admissions ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Patient Acuity ◽  
Hospital Administrators ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
Nurses Perceptions ◽  
Qualitative Responses ◽  
The Impact

Objective: The COVID-19 global pandemic has had a distressing effect on clinical nursing units, creating unique challenges for the nursing profession. These unprecedented challenges included constant fear of the unknown, major disruptions to daily routines, the need to adapt to the realities of new safety protocols, the need for continuous donning and doffing of PPE, and an alarming increase in patient acuity and death. Rapid increases in COVID-19 hospital admissions prompted hospital administrators to designate specific medical-surgical nursing units as covid units. As a result, nurses faced the real possibility of bringing the virus home to their loved ones and possibly contracting a deadly disease. To understand the impact of COVID-19, a study was conducted to assess nurses’ perceptions, morale, emotions, current knowledge and susceptibility to developing compassion fatigue.Methods: Content analysis was used to identify registered nurses’ perceptions and experiences while providing nursing care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, data was collected to assess participants’ emotional and physical well-being, knowledge and susceptibility to developing compassion fatigue.Results: Nurses’ qualitative responses were categorized into seven themes. Additionally, compassion fatigue knowledge and susceptibility responses were analyzed.Conclusions: Associated feedback, including narrations, provided a framework to assist nurses with accessing resources to manage stressors, combat compassion fatigue symptoms, promote resiliency, and increase communication skills.

scholarly journals COPD, Depression and COVID-19 Pandemic: A Harrowing, Demoralizing and Deleterious Triad

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (8) ◽  
pp. 01-06
Author(s):  
Iqbal Akhtar Khan ◽  
Hamza Iltaf Malik
Keyword(s):  
Hospital Admissions ◽  
Hospital Readmissions ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Care Utilization ◽  
Global Public Health ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Co Morbidity ◽  
Pulmonary Manifestations ◽  
The Impact

COPD is a highly incapacitating global public health problem, with pulmonary and extra-pulmonary manifestations and usually associated with significant concomitant chronic diseases. With enhanced understanding, it has extensively been reported as a complex, heterogeneous and dynamic disease affecting patients’ health beyond pulmones. Depression, with prevalence of 322 million people, is a major contributor to the overall global burden of disease. In various epidemiological and clinical studies, its prevalence among patients with COPD varies from 18% to 80%. This deadly duo leads to excessive health care utilization rates and costs including increased rates of exacerbation, sub-optimal adherence to prescribed medications, increased hospital admissions, longer hospital stays and increased hospital readmissions. Moreover, there is increased risk of suicidal ideation, suicidal attempts, and suicidal drug overdose. It is a pity that, in significant cases, the co-morbidity remains under-recognized and under-treated. The impact of prevailing COVID 19 pandemic, on the dual burden of COPD and depression, and possible remedial measures including “The 6 ways to boost one’s well-being-by Mental Heath UK, “The Living with the Times” toolkit--by WHO” and innovative add-ons like Dance Movement Therapy and Musical Engagement Therapy have been discussed.

scholarly journals 4526 Coping with End of Life Care: Compassion Fatigue and Burnout Effects on Cortisol Patterns of Health Care Providers Caring for Children

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (s1) ◽  
pp. 71-71
Author(s):  
Liza Carolina Sanchez-Plazas ◽  
Ricardo L. Garcia ◽  
Kelly Komatz
Keyword(s):  
End Of Life ◽  
Compassion Fatigue ◽  
Child Death ◽  
Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Burnout Syndrome ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Dying Children ◽  
The Impact

OBJECTIVES/GOALS: The objectives are to assess the impact of cumulative grief on the development of Compassion Fatigue (CF) and Burnout Syndrome (BS) in HCPs who care for dying children. We will also evaluate the relationship between CF and cortisol patterns in HCPs. METHODS/STUDY POPULATION: Cross-sectional study to be conducted in a Pediatric Hospital in Puerto Rico. A sample of 50 pediatric nurses will be selected to collect the data to evaluate the occurrence of CF and BS among HCP caring for children during end of life (EoL). Study subjects will include nurses who care for dying children in the Intensive Care Units and Oncology ward. Nurses working in the pediatric ward will be included as the control group. Three validated instruments (Spanish Version) will be administered (Professional Quality of Life vIV, Maslach Burnout Inventory- HSS, briefCOPE scale). Cortisol samples in saliva and hair will also be taken to determine levels in these HCPs. RESULTS/ANTICIPATED RESULTS: Our expected outcome is that CF and BS will be more frequent in HCPs caring for children during EoL compared with controls and that EoL nurses will have higher scores on CF scale and more frequent dysregulated cortisol patterns. DISCUSSION/SIGNIFICANCE OF IMPACT: Understanding how HCPs cope with grief caused by child death and the occurrence of CF and BO in our hispanic population allowing us to develop support strategies based on the specific HCPs needs. This knowledge will help improve HCPs’ well-being and may diminish the physiologic impact on cortisol.

The emergence of personal growth amongst healthcare professionals who care for dying children

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 298-307 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Beaune ◽  
Barbara Muskat ◽  
Samantha J. Anthony
Keyword(s):  
Compassion Fatigue ◽  
Personal Growth ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Secondary Analysis ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Dying Children ◽  
The Impact

ABSTRACTObjective:Compassion fatigue, burnout, and vicarious traumatization are prominent topics in the current literature on the impact of the rewarding but challenging work of healthcare professionals who care for patients with life-limiting illnesses. The positive effects of caregiving constitute a newly emerging outcome that has been relatively unexplored in the pediatric literature, and yet they may play an important role in contributing to the satisfaction and well-being of the healthcare professionals who care for children who have a life-limiting illness.Method:This paper reports the results of a secondary analysis of qualitative interview transcripts that explored the experiences of hospital-based pediatric healthcare providers caring for children with varied life-limiting illnesses. In-depth qualitative interviews were conducted with 25 healthcare professionals (9 social workers, 8 nurses, and 8 physicians). The majority of participants were women (80%), with an age range between 20 and 60 years, and most (84%) had the experience of caring for more than 15 dying children. Thematic analysis was conducted using interpretive description and constant comparison.Results:Every healthcare professional interviewed experienced personal growth as a result of their providing care for dying children. Three dimensions of personal growth were most consistently reported: (1) new or altered life perspectives, (2) enhanced personal resources, and (3) benevolence.Significance of results:A deeper understanding of the phenomenon of personal growth could help healthcare organizations to implement innovative approaches that would counterbalance compassion fatigue, and thereby enhance both healthcare provider well-being and child and family outcomes.

scholarly journals Investigations of agent-based modelling for inpatient healthcare systems

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amirkiarash Kiani
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Care ◽  
Recovery Time ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Patient Acuity ◽  
Agent Based ◽  
Agent Based Modelling ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
Research Plan ◽  
The Impact

The goal of this research was to investigate the possibility of using Agent-based Modelling, a novel approach in computerized simulation, to assess the effects of staff ratio on recovery time and to develop an empirical research plan based on an inpatient unit. By creating a virtual unit, the researcher was able to develop an adjustable model to test several scenarios based on empirical evidence; to comprehend the impact of changes to staff ratio and patient acuity on nurses’ workload and quality of care to patients. This investigation found that acuity indices of patients have no significant effect on available recovery time or the number of unperformed activities. On the contrary, nurse/patient ratio has substantial effects on both available recovery time and the number of unperformed activities; which asserts the significant effect of insufficient nurse staffing on the well-being of nurses as well as quality of care to patients.

scholarly journals Impact of Climate Variables on COVID-19 Pandemic in Asia: A Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yoerdy Agusmal Saputra ◽  
Dewi Susanna ◽  
Vernonia Yora Saki
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Systematic Reviews ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Virus Transmission ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Maximum Temperature ◽  
Climate Variables ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
Meta Analyses ◽  
The Impact

COVID-19 has become a global pandemic and threatens public health systems worldwide. Virus transmission can be influenced by several factors, one of which is climatic conditions. Temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind speed, and solar radiation play an important role in the transmission of infectious diseases and are variables that can determine the resistance of the SARS virus. This paper aimed to critically assess and provide evidence-based on the impact of climate variables on COVID-19 cases in Asia based on current knowledge to form the basis of guidelines for health care and prevention efforts. This systematic review used Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). The articles were searched from ProQuest, Scopus, PubMed, and Springerlink databases. It has been screened 2.784 abstracts, 103 full-text publications, and ultimately included 11 systematic reviews. The review found a consistently positive relationship between climate variables and COVID-19. Average temperature, maximum temperature, minimum temperature, and humidity (r = 0.83, 0.94, 0.93, 0.30) were significantly correlated with COVID-19 cases. Temperature, maximum humidity, and population density (adjusted R2 = 0.53, p < 0.05), can be used as references in planning interventions during potential future pandemics. Linear regression framework, high humidity, and high temperature (p < 0.05) significantly reduce the transmission of COVID-19. This systematic review shows that climate plays a role in the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in Asia.

scholarly journals The Impact of Writing About Gratitude on the Intention to Engage in Prosocial Behaviors During the COVID-19 Outbreak

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raquel Oliveira ◽  
Aíssa Baldé ◽  
Marta Madeira ◽  
Teresa Ribeiro ◽  
Patrícia Arriaga
Keyword(s):  
Positive Emotions ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Empathic Concern ◽  
Prosocial Behaviors ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
Gratitude Intervention ◽  
Prosocial Intentions ◽  
The Impact

The ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has quickly swept the globe leaving a devastating trail of lost human lives and leading to a public health and economic crisis. With this in mind, prosociality has been heralded as a potential important factor to overcome the negative effects of the pandemic. As such, in this study, we examined the effectiveness of a brief reflexive writing exercise about recent experiences of gratitude on individuals’ intentions to engage in prosocial behaviors using a sample of 253 participants living in Portugal and 280 participants living in Brazil. Participants were randomly assigned to either a condition in which they were asked to write about recent experiences of gratitude or a control group in which they were asked to write about daily tasks. We predicted that the gratitude intervention would increase state gratitude and, consequently, increase positive affect and empathic concern, and decrease negative affect, leading to increased intentions to engage in prosocial behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic. A moderated serial–parallel mediation analysis, in which we controlled for gender, age, and level of religiosity, indicated that our manipulation led to increases in state gratitude, which in turn increased positive emotions and empathic concern, leading to increased prosocial intentions in both countries. A content analysis of participants’ responses in the gratitude group revealed that relationships with others and health and well-being were the central themes of their gratitude experiences during the COVID-19 global pandemic.

scholarly journals Health and Well-Being of Athletes During the Coronavirus Pandemic: A Scoping Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raven Haan ◽  
Mariyam Essa Ali Alblooshi ◽  
Dawood Hasan Syed ◽  
Khaled Khalifa Dougman ◽  
Hashel Al Tunaiji ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Stress ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Professional Athletes ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
Longitudinal Outcome ◽  
Stress Dependent ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Health And Well Being

Background: The ongoing global pandemic has become the world's leading health problem, causing massive public fear and concern. Reports suggest that athletes are seeking mental health support, showing the pressures of boredom, and tension associated with their anticipated social isolation. The current study seeks to evaluate the evidence regarding the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on occupational stress in professional athletes.Method: A scoping review was conducted. A comprehensive search involving Embase and PubMed databases was conducted using a combination of the following key words: COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, coronavirus, and athletes. In this study, articles were retained if they were original studies reporting on the impact of the pandemic on professional athletes.Results: Nine studies were identified as they investigated the impact of the pandemic on athletes. Most were observational and cross-sectional, and one was longitudinal. Outcome measures mainly investigated were level of depression, anxiety, and stress. Dependent variables were physical activity, nutrition, mental state, sleep quality, individual well-being, social identity, exclusivity, negative affectivity, alcohol consumption, psychological distress, and gambling habits.Conclusions: This review highlights the need for proactive engagement with professional athletes, coaches, trainers, and sports councils to facilitate understanding and awareness-raising, process optimization, and delivery of consistent training and psychosocial aid and occupational therapy programs that maintain the health and well-being of athletes while minimizing occupational stress during a pandemic.

The experience of regret in small business failure: who’s to blame?

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara Quach ◽  
Scott K. Weaven ◽  
Park Thaichon ◽  
Debra Grace ◽  
Lorelle Frazer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Small Business ◽  
Attribution Theory ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Customer Relationship ◽  
Business Failure ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Impact

Purpose Framed within the theoretical domain of attribution theory, this study aims to investigate the antecedents of experienced regret following an entrepreneur’s business failure (defined as firm discontinuance, closure or bankruptcy) and the impact of regret on personal well-being. Design/methodology/approach The population of interest was business owners whose businesses had failed within the past five years. The data was collected from 319 failed entrepreneurs using an online survey. Structural equation modelling was used to test the hypotheses presented in this study. Findings External attribution, including economic uncertainty and contract restrictions, was positively related to feelings of regret. Considering internal attribution, due diligence had a positive effect on regret whereas customer relationship development ability can reduce feelings of regret. Moreover, prevention-focused entrepreneurs were likely to experience higher levels of regret when engaging in extensive consideration in using information. Finally, regret had a detrimental effect on the entrepreneurs’ well-being. Research limitations/implications The research provides fresh perspectives on experienced regret, a relatively unexplored emotion in the entrepreneurship literature. In the context of small business operations, the locus of attribution (associated with business failure) is the key influence on learning following failed business attempts. Practical implications This study extends current knowledge of regret in the context of entrepreneurial failure, which has a significant catalytic effect on employment and entrepreneurial mobility. Originality/value This research sheds light on how emotional responses are derived from an entrepreneur’s self-assessment of their performance and attribution of blame for failure.

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