The mental health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Canadian critical care nurses

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Critical care leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic

Margaret M. Hayes et al.

Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged critical care and its leaders in unprecedented ways. Presence, transparency, and empathy are described as the three most important qualities a leader in times of crisis should possess.

JOURNAL OF CRITICAL CARE (2022)

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Nursing Moral Distress and Intent to Leave Employment During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Katherine N. Sheppard et al.

Summary: The complexity in nursing practice may result in moral distress and intention to leave among registered nurses. Perceived issues with patient quality and safety, as well as the work environment, were significant factors contributing to this intention.

JOURNAL OF NURSING CARE QUALITY (2022)

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The Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic's Effect on Critical Care Resources and Health-Care Providers A Global Survey

Sarah Wahlster et al.

Summary: This study investigates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on ICUs and critical care healthcare providers globally. The findings demonstrate variability in ICU resource availability, CPR practices, and psychological well-being of healthcare providers across different regions, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to support frontline workers.

CHEST (2021)

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Hospital ethical climate associated with the professional quality of life among nurses during the early stage of COVID-19 pandemic in Wuhan, China: A cross-sectional study

Wenjing Jiang et al.

Summary: The study revealed that nurses had varying levels of satisfaction and stress in their professional quality of life, and the hospital ethical climate independently influenced nurses' compassion satisfaction, burnout, and secondary traumatic stress.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING SCIENCES (2021)

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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health of nurses in British Columbia, Canada using trends analysis across three time points

Farinaz Havaei et al.

Summary: This study found an increase in anxiety and depression symptoms among Canadian nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially among those in the long-term care sector. At the early stage of the pandemic, anxiety prevalence doubled, followed by a rapid decline in mid-pandemic.

ANNALS OF EPIDEMIOLOGY (2021)

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The effect of COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of Canadian critical care nurses providing patient care during the early phase pandemic: A mixed method study

Sarah Crowe et al.

Summary: This study examined the mental health of Critical Care Registered Nurses providing direct patient care during the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada. The results showed that participants experienced symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and anxiety to varying degrees, and faced psychological distress while caring for COVID-19 patients during the early phases of the pandemic.

INTENSIVE AND CRITICAL CARE NURSING (2021)

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Professional quality of life and caring behaviours among clinical nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic

Ergie Pepito Inocian et al.

Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic, Saudi Arabian clinical nurses exhibited a moderate level of professional quality of life, which correlated with their caring behaviours. Nursing is considered the core of the nursing profession, but nurses faced challenges in their professional quality of life and caring behaviours during this unique period.

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING (2021)

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Nurses' Intent to Leave their Position and the Profession During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Rosanne Raso et al.

Summary: This study revealed a significant impact of the pandemic on nurses' work, especially for those with over 25 years of experience and managerial positions. Some nurses expressed intent to leave their current position, while others were still uncertain about leaving the nursing profession.

JOURNAL OF NURSING ADMINISTRATION (2021)

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Behaviours and experiences of nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey: A mixed methods study

Zeliha Cengiz et al.

Summary: In Turkey, nurses aged 41 and older, with diabetes, female, single professionals, and working in the pandemic department are more likely to take personal protective measures. The experiences of nurses during the pandemic mainly include psychological stress, personal protective equipment, and changes in professional values. To protect nurses, it is essential to provide psychosocial support, meet basic needs, and prevent complications due to increased workload.

JOURNAL OF NURSING MANAGEMENT (2021)

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Nurses' Workplace Conditions Impacting Their Mental Health during COVID-19: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study

Farinaz Havaei et al.

Summary: This study found that nurses are facing significant mental health issues, such as post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, and high emotional exhaustion, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Negative perceptions of workplace relations, organizational support, organizational preparedness, workplace safety, and access to supplies and resources were associated with adverse mental health outcomes among nurses.

HEALTHCARE (2021)

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