Psychiatric‐mental health nursing leadership during coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19)

Kameg, Brayden

doi:10.1111/jpm.12662

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“…In fact, the benefits resulting from nurses coping and adapting to changes brought about by the pandemic was mentioned by Bambi, Iozzo, and Lucchini (2020), who pointed out positive consequences such as an increase in nurses' competence, knowledge, skills, and resilience. Mental health nurses with their improved professionalism are therefore in the position to lead access to mental health care through telepsychiatry interventions, while supporting their colleagues and each other (Kameg, 2020).…”

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A Mixed‐Methods Study of Nurse Managers’ Managerial and Clinical Challenges in Mental Health Centers During the COVID‐19 Pandemic

Kagan

Shor²,

Aharon

et al. 2021

J of Nursing Scholarship

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Purpose:The worldwide outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has posed challenges for nurses. The aim of this study was to examine the managerial and clinical challenges of nurse managers in mental health centers during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Design: A mixed-methods study based on an analysis of data obtained in focus groups with 25 nurse managers from two mental health centers in Israel. Methods: The quantitative phase was conducted prior to the group sessions using a structured self-administered questionnaire that examined the nurse managers' (a) background data, (b) communication with the staff nurses, (c) perceptions of nurses' functioning, (d) perceptions of their own functioning, and (e) management as impacted by the pandemic. The qualitative phase included three sessions of focus groups in which the nurse managers discussed both their challenging and positive issues during the pandemic. Findings: The most important challenges were related to the need to protect patients from infection and communicating with families and primary caregivers. Work policies and procedures were less well adapted to pandemic conditions; nevertheless, nurse managers felt a sense of purpose, duty, and pride in their work. Three themes emerged: (a) "management complexity" included the change from a familiar routine to a new reality, working in capsules, protecting against infection, functional confusion, and insights into future epidemics; (b) "challenging communication" included communication with patients through glass walls and communication with staff through screens and (c) "bright spots" referred to staff cohesion and the provision of respectful care. Conclusions: Mental health nurse managers have experienced during the pandemic a change in their roles from being less managerial to focusing more on clinical work. Communication between nurse managers and staff nurses and between mental health patients and staff were the main challenges. Nurse managers favorably noted the uniformity and humanity of the staff, sense of cohesion, and shared responsibility. Clinical Relevance: In the first wave of the pandemic, there was confusion as to the functional role of ward nurse managers, as the focus of their activities became more clinical and less managerial. During and after the pandemic, preventive interventions should be carried out in order to assist patients, staff nurses, and nurse managers in mental health centers.

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A Mixed‐Methods Study of Nurse Managers’ Managerial and Clinical Challenges in Mental Health Centers During the COVID‐19 Pandemic

Kagan

Shor²,

Aharon

et al. 2021

J of Nursing Scholarship

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“…The severity and fatality of and susceptibility to disease can create or intensify anxiety and fear among nurses, potentially affecting their health and well‐being and work effectiveness during times of infectious epidemic crisis (Ahorsu et al., 2020). In addition, frontline nurses, particularly those who work directly with coronavirus patients, often witness patients suffering and dying, impacting their emotional health and causing compassion fatigue (Alharbi et al., 2020) and post‐traumatic stress manifestations (Kameg, 2020). In a study conducted by Labrague and De los Santos (2020), 37.8% of frontline nurses were found to have dysfunctional levels of anxiety related to COVID‐19 pandemic.…”

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Fear of COVID‐19, psychological distress, work satisfaction and turnover intention among frontline nurses

2020

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Aim To examine the relative influence of fear of COVID‐19 on nurses’ psychological distress, work satisfaction and intent to leave their organisation and the profession. Background The emergence of COVID‐19 has significantly impacted the psychological and mental well‐being of frontline healthcare workers, including nurses. To date, no studies have been conducted examining how this fear of COVID‐19 contributes to health, well‐being and work outcomes in frontline nurses. Methods This is a cross‐sectional research design involving 261 frontline nurses in the Philippines. Five standardised scales were used for data collection. Results Overall, the composite score of the fear of COVID‐19 scale was 19.92. Job role and attendance of COVID‐19‐related training predicted fear of COVID‐19. An increased level of fear of COVID‐19 was associated with decreased job satisfaction, increased psychological distress, and increased organisational and professional turnover intentions. Conclusions Frontline nurses who reported not having attended COVID‐19‐related training and those who held part‐time job roles reported increased fears of COVID‐19. Addressing the fear of COVID‐19 may result in improved job outcomes in frontline nurses, such as increased job satisfaction, decreased stress levels and lower intent to leave the organisation and the profession. Implications for Nursing Management Organisational measures are vital to support the mental health of nurses and address their fear of COVID‐19 through peer and social support, psychological and mental support services (e.g., counselling or psychotherapy), provision of training related to COVID‐19, and accurate and regular information updates.

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“…argued that vulnerability to disease could create fear and anxiety among nurses that possibly affect their work effectiveness, well-being and psychological health during this pandemic. Furthermore, the mental health of Frontline nurses who directly worked in the coronavirus department is profoundly affected as they are eyewitness of COVID patients suffering and dying (Alharbi et al, 2020; leading to post-traumatic stress (Kameg, 2020;Zhao et al, 2020). Thus, supporting the nursing workforce in this COVID-19 pandemic is of paramount importance and essential for a healthy work environment.…”

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Impact of Fear of COVID-19 Pandemic on the Mental Health of Nurses in Pakistan

Khattak

Saeed

Rehman

et al. 2020

Journal of Loss and Trauma

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The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the mental, emotional and psychological health of Frontline nurses. This study examines the impact of fear of COVID-19 on nurses' turnover intention, secondary trauma, and psychological distress. Additionally, we explore the possible moderating variable, i.e., leadership support that may compensate for the negative impact of fear of COVID-19 on the nurses' turnover intention, secondary trauma, and psychological distress. Initially, 700 nurses were contacted; however, the response of 380 nurses was received. It is found that fear of COVID-19 significantly affects nurses mental health. We concluded that hospital administrations should support, encourage and motivate Frontline nurses to reduce negative emotional and mental health issues.

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Psychiatric‐mental health nursing leadership during coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19)

Cited by 26 publications

References 16 publications

A Mixed‐Methods Study of Nurse Managers’ Managerial and Clinical Challenges in Mental Health Centers During the COVID‐19 Pandemic

A Mixed‐Methods Study of Nurse Managers’ Managerial and Clinical Challenges in Mental Health Centers During the COVID‐19 Pandemic

Fear of COVID‐19, psychological distress, work satisfaction and turnover intention among frontline nurses

Impact of Fear of COVID-19 Pandemic on the Mental Health of Nurses in Pakistan

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