An exploration of the psychological impact and support needs of nurses during a pandemic: A qualitative systematic review

Yao, Yongbo and Wu, Lan and Toland, Samantha and Li, Ning (2023) An exploration of the psychological impact and support needs of nurses during a pandemic: A qualitative systematic review. Nursing Open. ISSN 2054-1058

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Abstract

Aim
When a public health emergency occurs, nurses play an important role on the front lines and experience tremendous physical and mental stress. This review aims to synthesize existing qualitative studies exploring the psychological impact and support needs of nurses.

Design
Qualitative systematic reviews. Registered in PROSPERO (CRD42021288509).

Methods
This review uses the PEOD framework to explicitly identify qualitative questions and systematically searches four electronic databases (CINAHL, MEDLINE, PubMed, PsychINFO) for articles published between 25 March 2000 and 27 December 2020.

Results
A total of 10 studies published in English from 2005 to 2020 were included in the review. Following the quality critical appraisal, 26 concepts were extracted and six descriptive themes were synthesized into three analytical themes: (1) positive psychological drive, (2) need more formal supports and (3) need to be treated fairly. During sudden public health incidents, it is crucial to provide support to family members, offer psychological counselling and isolation training to nurses, while considering cultural factors and appropriate methods. Organizations and governments should prioritize establishing a robust and effective psychological support system.

Item Type:	Article
Identification Number:	10.1002/nop2.1716
Dates:	Date Event 20 February 2023 Accepted 26 March 2023 Published Online
Uncontrolled Keywords:	coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), nurses, pandemic, psychological, qualitative study, support needs
Subjects:	CAH02 - subjects allied to medicine > CAH02-04 - nursing and midwifery > CAH02-04-01 - nursing (non-specific)
Divisions:	Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences > College of Nursing and Midwifery
Depositing User:	Gemma Tonks
Date Deposited:	13 Apr 2023 14:29
Last Modified:	13 Apr 2023 14:29
URI:	https://www.open-access.bcu.ac.uk/id/eprint/14325

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