The effect of the demonstration-based progressive muscle relaxation technique on stress and anxiety in nurses caring for COVID-19 patients: a randomized clinical trial

Article Nursing

COVID-19 anxiety and quality of life among Iranian nurses

Zohreh Mohamadzadeh Tabrizi et al.

Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected the quality of life of Iranian nurses, particularly their mental health. It is recommended to implement programs to reduce nurses' COVID-19 anxiety and improve their quality of life.

BMC NURSING (2022)

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Article Nursing

Depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation in nurses with and without symptoms of secondary traumatic stress during the COVID-19 outbreak

Saeed Ariapooran et al.

Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of Secondary Traumatic Stress (STS) among nurses during the COVID-19 outbreak and compare depression, anxiety, and Suicidal Ideation (SI) between nurses with and without STS symptoms. The results showed that 51.11% of nurses had STS symptoms, and nurses with STS symptoms scored higher in depression, anxiety, and SI.

ARCHIVES OF PSYCHIATRIC NURSING (2022)

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Article Psychology, Multidisciplinary

Depression, anxiety, and stress among Iranian nurses in COVID-19 care wards

Azam Sharifi et al.

Summary: The study aimed to assess depression, anxiety, and stress among Iranian nurses who provided care to patients with COVID-19. The majority of nurses experienced depression, anxiety, and stress, highlighting the need for psychological support services to protect and promote their mental health.

BMC PSYCHOLOGY (2022)

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Article Health Care Sciences & Services

Effect of Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercise on Anxiety Reduction Among Nursing Students During Their Initial Clinical Training: A Quasi-Experimental Study

Dalia Toqan et al.

Summary: The study aims to investigate the impact of progressive muscle relaxation exercise on the anxiety levels of nursing students during their initial clinical experience. A convenience sample of 90 first-year nursing students participated in a quasi-experimental pre-post study at the Arab American University. The results showed a significant reduction in anxiety levels among students who underwent progressive muscle relaxation exercises for five days a week.

INQUIRY-THE JOURNAL OF HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATION PROVISION AND FINANCING (2022)

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Article Psychiatry

Yoga and music intervention to reduce depression, anxiety, and stress during COVID-19 outbreak on healthcare workers

Manisha Vajpeyee et al.

Summary: The study investigated the impact of Yoga and Music Intervention on anxiety, stress, and depression levels of health care workers during the COVID-19 outbreak. Results showed significant improvement in symptoms after intervention, highlighting the effectiveness of nonpharmacological interventions like Yoga and Music therapy in overcoming stress, anxiety, and depression.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL PSYCHIATRY (2022)

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Article Nursing

Explaining the experiences of nursing administrators, educators, and students about education process in the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study

Zahra Farsi et al.

Summary: The study found that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought instability and challenges to nursing education, but also presented opportunities to improve the training process through planning, scientific management, emerging technology, innovative educational opportunities, and comprehensive support from institutional stakeholders.

BMC NURSING (2021)

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Article Nursing

The effects of progressive muscle relaxation exercises on the anxiety and sleep quality of patients with COVID-19: A randomized controlled study

Ibrahim Ozlu et al.

Summary: Progressive muscle relaxation exercises effectively reduced anxiety and improved sleep quality in patients with COVID-19, as shown by statistically significant differences in posttest scores between experimental and control groups.

PERSPECTIVES IN PSYCHIATRIC CARE (2021)

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Article Psychology, Multidisciplinary

Burnout, Anxiety, Stress, and Depression Among Iranian Nurses: Before and During the First Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Mohammad Ali Zakeri et al.

Summary: This study compared burnout, anxiety, stress, and depression in nurses before and during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. The results showed that anxiety, stress, and depression significantly increased during the pandemic, while burnout levels remained relatively stable.

FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY (2021)

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Article Environmental Sciences

Portuguese Nurses' Stress, Anxiety, and Depression Reduction Strategies during the COVID-19 Outbreak

Lara Guedes de Pinho et al.

Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic, nurses are under high stress, but implementing strategies such as healthy eating, physical activity, rest, maintaining social contacts, verbalizing feelings/emotions, and reducing time spent searching for COVID-19 information can improve mental health. Mental health nurses have lower depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms, and utilize more mental health promotion strategies compared to other nurses. Promoting mental health literacy among nurses to enhance resilience and coping skills is crucial.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH (2021)

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Article Public, Environmental & Occupational Health