COVID‐19: Emerging compassion, courage and resilience in the face of misinformation and adversity

Smith, Graeme D; Ng, Fai; Li, William

doi:10.1111/jocn.15231

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“…Psychological support needs to be available in a variety of formats which is tailored to the individual's needs. The support can be via phone, internet or forms as well as support groups and information leaflets and other reading materials but it needs to be flexible to allow tailoring for the individual [ 16 , 38 , 39 ]. In addition to psychological support, and in order to be pandemic prepared, resilience training could be offered.…”

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Levels of resilience, anxiety and depression in nurses working in respiratory clinical areas during the COVID pandemic

Roberts

McAloney‐Kocaman

Lippiett

et al. 2021

Respiratory Medicine

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Background The delivery of healthcare during the COVID pandemic has had a significant impact on front line staff. Nurses who work with respiratory patients, have been at the forefront of the pandemic response. Lessons can be learnt from these nurses’ experiences in order to support these nurses during the existing pandemic and retain and mobilise this skilled workforce for future pandemics. Methods This study explores UK nurses’ experiences of working in a respiratory environment during the COVID-19 pandemic. An e-survey was distributed via professional respiratory societies the survey included a resilience scale, the GAD7 (anxiety) and the PHQ9 (depression) tools. Demographic data was collected on age, gender, ethnicity, nursing experience and background, clinical role in the pandemic, and home-life and work balance. Results Two hundred and fifty-five responses were received for the survey, predominately women (89%, 226/255), aged over 35 (79%, 202/255). Nearly 21% (40/191) experiencing moderate to severe or severe symptoms of anxiety. Similar levels are seen for depression (15.7%, 30/191). 18.9% (34/180) had a low or very low resilience score. Regression analysis showed that for both depression and anxiety variables, age and years of qualification provided the best model fit. Younger nurses with less experience have higher levels of anxiety and depression and had lower resilience. Conclusion This cohort experienced significant levels of anxiety and depression, with moderate to high levels of resilience. Support mechanisms and interventions need to be put in place to support all nurses during pandemic outbreaks, particularly younger or less experienced staff.

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Levels of resilience, anxiety and depression in nurses working in respiratory clinical areas during the COVID pandemic

Roberts

McAloney‐Kocaman

Lippiett

et al. 2021

Respiratory Medicine

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“…Nurses constitute the most numerous professional group among medical personnel in Poland and worldwide. They play an essential role in preventing the spread of infections, controlling infections, and supporting patients in isolation [ 9 ]. As a result, they are exposed to the negative psychological consequences of a pandemic.…”

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The Severity of Traumatic Stress Associated with COVID-19 Pandemic, Perception of Support, Sense of Security, and Sense of Meaning in Life among Nurses: Research Protocol and Preliminary Results from Poland

Nowicki

Ślusarska

Tucholska

et al. 2020

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The COVID-19 pandemic can not only affect physical health, but also mental health, resulting in sleep problems, depression, and traumatic stress. Our research investigates the level of posttraumatic stress, perceived social support, opinions on positive and negative consequences of the pandemic, sense of security and sense of meaning among nurses in the face of this new and not fully understood global epidemiological phenomenon. For this purpose, computer-assisted web interviews were conducted between May 1 and May 15, 2020. Participating nurses completed the following research tools: The Impact Event Scale-Revised (IES-R), The Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), The Changes in Outlook Questionnaire (CIOQ), The Safety Experience Questionnaire (SEQ) and The Meaning in Life Questionnaire (MLQ). Three hundred and twenty-five nurses of an average age of 39.18 ± 11.16 years and working throughout Poland joined the study. The average overall IES-R score in the study group was 1.78 ± 0.65. Among the dimensions of traumatic stress, the highest score was obtained in the “avoidance” dimension was 1.86 ± 0.73. Amongst participating nurses, the highest support rates were provided by significant others (22.58 ± 5.22). Higher average scores were noted among participants in the subscale measuring positive psychological changes (18.56 ± 4.04). The mean MLQ score was 5.33 ± 0.87. A slightly higher result was observed in the subscale “presence” (5.35 ± 1.14). The results of the research implemented during the period of severe psychological pressure associated with the COVID-19 pandemic provided information on symptoms of traumatic stress in the examined group of nurses. Their sense of security has been lowered and accompanied by an intensified reflection on issues concerning security. However, their current sense of meaning in life remains higher than the tendency to searching for it. The surveyed nurses received individual support mostly from significant others (i.e., other than family and friends). They see positive changes resulting from painful experiences related to the COVID-19 pandemic, which can be characterized by adaptation in the form of post-traumatic growth.

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“…Earlier this year, Hong Kong was one of the first places in the world affected by the COVID‐19 virus, evoking unwanted memories of the SARS outbreak of 2003 (Smith, Ng, & Ho Cheung Li, 2020). Despite initial fears, the spread of the virus appeared to have been effectively controlled over the last two months through the use of stringent measures, including practice of good personal hygiene, avoidance of group gatherings and implementation of social isolation measures.…”

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Life in the pandemic: Some reflections on nursing in the context of COVID‐19

Jackson

Bradbury‐Jones

Baptiste

et al. 2020

Journal of Clinical Nursing

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COVID‐19: Emerging compassion, courage and resilience in the face of misinformation and adversity

Cited by 277 publications

References 7 publications

Levels of resilience, anxiety and depression in nurses working in respiratory clinical areas during the COVID pandemic

Levels of resilience, anxiety and depression in nurses working in respiratory clinical areas during the COVID pandemic

The Severity of Traumatic Stress Associated with COVID-19 Pandemic, Perception of Support, Sense of Security, and Sense of Meaning in Life among Nurses: Research Protocol and Preliminary Results from Poland

Life in the pandemic: Some reflections on nursing in the context of COVID‐19

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