Professional Identity During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Survey of Nurses in China

Zhang, Feifei; Zuo, Qiantao; Cheng, Jingxia; Li, Zhuyue; Zhu, Li; Li, Yingying; Xuan, Lijuan; Zhou, Yu; Jiang, Xiaolian

doi:10.4037/ajcc2021245

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“…This result is consistent with another study done by Zang et al [33]. Their results indicated that the most prevalent problem in the survey was altered self-image with (87.8%) of the screened frontline subjects; these results provide new insight into the relationship between dealing with a crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the frontline healthcare workers especially nurses.…”

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Professional Self-Concept and Self-Confidence for Nurses Dealing with COVID-19 Patients

Allobaney¹,

Eshah²,

Abujaber³

et al. 2021

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Purpose: To identify the impact of dealing with COVID-19 patients in clinical areas on nurses' professional self-concept and self-confidence. Background: Professional self-concept is considered a critical factor in the recruitment/retention process in nursing, nursing shortage, career satisfaction, and academic achievements. Professional self-confidence is also a crucial determinant in staff satisfaction, reducing turnover, and increasing work engagement. Design: Descriptive, comparative study. Methods: The study was conducted between February to May 2021 by utilizing a convenience sampling technique. A total of 170 nurses from two facilities were recruited from two COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 designated facilities. The level of professional self-concept and self-confidence was assessed by utilizing the Nurses' Self-Concept Instrument and Self-Confidence Scale. Results: The professional self-concept level among the exposed group to COVID-19 patients was lower than the comparison group, while the professional self-confidence level among the exposed group to COVID-19 patients was similar to the comparison group. On the other hand, the satisfied staff and those who received professional training in dealing with COVID-19 patients reported a higher level of professional self-concept. Conclusions: Dealing with COVID-19 patients has an impact on professional self-concept; the exposure group was lower than those who did not deal with COVID-19 patients, while the professional self-confidence level among the exposed group was similar to the comparison group. Getting professional training in dealing with COVID-19 patients and being satisfied at work were significant factors in improving the professional self-concept. Policymakers should create strategies that target the improvement of professional training in dealing with COVID-19 patients.

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Section: Professional Self-conceptsupporting

confidence: 91%

Professional Self-Concept and Self-Confidence for Nurses Dealing with COVID-19 Patients

Allobaney¹,

Eshah²,

Abujaber³

et al. 2021

Preprint

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“…This result is consistent with another study conducted by Zang et al [33]. Their results indicated that the most prevalent problem in their survey was altered self-image with (87.8%) of the screened frontline subjects; these results provide new insight into the relationship between dealing with a crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on frontline healthcare workers, especially nurses.…”

Section: Professional Self-conceptsupporting

confidence: 90%

Professional Self-Concept and Self-Confidence for Nurses Dealing with COVID-19 Patients

Allobaney

Eshah

Abujaber

et al. 2022

JPM

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Purpose: To identify the impact of dealing with COVID-19 patients in clinical areas on nurses’ professional self-concept and self-confidence. Background: Professional self-concept is considered a critical factor in the recruitment/retention process in nursing, nursing shortage, career satisfaction, and academic achievements. Professional self-confidence is also a crucial determinant in staff satisfaction, reducing turnover, and increasing work engagement. Design: Descriptive, comparative study. Methods: The study was conducted between February to May 2021 by utilizing a convenience sampling technique. A total of 170 nurses from two facilities were recruited from two COVID-19- and non-COVID-19-designated facilities. The level of professional self-concept and self-confidence was assessed by utilizing the Nurses’ Self-Concept Instrument and Self-Confidence Scale. Results: The professional self-concept level among the group exposed to COVID-19 patients was lower than the comparison group, while the professional self-confidence level among the exposed group to COVID-19 patients was similar to the comparison group. On the other hand, the satisfied staff and those who received professional training in dealing with COVID-19 patients reported a higher level of professional self-concept. Conclusions: Dealing with COVID-19 patients has an impact on professional self-concept; the exposure group was lower than those who did not deal with COVID-19 patients, while the professional self-confidence level among the exposed group was similar to the comparison group. Getting professional training in dealing with COVID-19 patients and being satisfied at work were significant factors in improving professional self-concept. Policymakers should create strategies that target the improvement of professional training in dealing with COVID-19 patients.

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“…This inconsistency may be related to the increasing concern on humanization in intensive care (Nin Vaeza et al, 2020). Especially after the outbreak of COVID‐19, nurses have received more attention and recognition from the public, which has inspired their sense of mission as ‘angel in white’, as well as stimulated their professional identity (Li et al, 2021; Zhang et al, 2021). As a result, nurses may focus more than ever before on caring and thus do a better job of maintaining patient dignity.…”

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Individual factors in dignified care: A cross‐sectional study of critical care nurses

Liang

Gao

et al. 2022

J Nursing Management

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Aim To determine the level of dignified care provided by critical care nurses, and explore the associated individual factors. Background Dignity is a fundamental right of human beings. Critically ill patients are dependent on nurses. Their need for respect and dignity is liable to be neglected in intensive care unit settings. Both critically ill survivors and dying patients suffer mental anguish due to loss of dignity. Method This was a cross‐sectional study of 526 critical care nurses working at intensive care units for adults in Zhejiang Province, China. Data were collected from February 2021 to May 2021 using the Intensive Care Unit Dignified Care Questionnaire, Wong and Law Emotional Intelligence Scale, Jefferson Scale of Empathy‐Health Professional and Nurses Professional Values Scale‐Revised. Results The total score of dignified care was 67.37 (8.83), with the standard score as 74.07 (12.99). Participants who performed poorly in absolute and relative dignity accounted for 8.4% and 31.2% of the total sample, respectively. Emotional intelligence (β = .379, p < .001), empathy (β = .319, p < .001), professional values (β = .147, p < .001), age (β = .075, p = .003) and training in dignified care (β = .074, p = .010) were associated with dignified care, explaining 67.6% of the variance. Conclusion The average level of participants' behaviours of maintaining patient dignity was medium. Critical care nurses need to improve their ability to maintain relative dignity of patients. Emotional intelligence, empathy, professional values, age level and training in dignified care were predictors of dignified care. Implications for Nursing Management Improving emotional intelligence, empathy and professional values of critical care nurses and training them (especially less experienced nurses) will enhance their ability in dignified care. This study provides a novel perspective to help nursing managers develop interventions to promote humanized care in the intensive care unit.

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Professional Identity During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Survey of Nurses in China

Cited by 23 publications

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Professional Self-Concept and Self-Confidence for Nurses Dealing with COVID-19 Patients

Professional Self-Concept and Self-Confidence for Nurses Dealing with COVID-19 Patients

Professional Self-Concept and Self-Confidence for Nurses Dealing with COVID-19 Patients

Individual factors in dignified care: A cross‐sectional study of critical care nurses

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