The effect of Emotional Freedom Techniques on nurses' stress, anxiety, and burnout levels during the COVID-19 pandemic: A randomized controlled trial

Dinçer, Berna; İnangil, Demet

doi:10.1016/j.explore.2020.11.012

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“…The results of the study by Dincer and Inangil (2021) seem interesting as far as anti-anxiety interventions among healthcare professionals are concerned. Their study shows that even a single online Emotional Freedom Techniques group session contributes to the reduction of stress, anxiety and burnout in nurses caring for COVID-19 patients [35].…”

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Is job seniority a protective factor against anxiety among midwives during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic?

Gotlib¹,

Rzońca²,

Baranowska³

et al. 2021

Ann Agric Environ Med.

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Is job seniority a protective factor against anxiety among midwives during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic?

Gotlib¹,

Rzońca²,

Baranowska³

et al. 2021

Ann Agric Environ Med.

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“…A similar impact on HCP mental health may also occur when treating severely ill COVID-19 patients [ 28 ]. Approaches to relieve HCP stress in this clinical setting include self-care [ 29 ], psychosocial and mental health support [ 30 ], acupressure [ 31 ], yoga, and music therapy [ 32 ].…”

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“…HCP resilience was found to increase when effective leadership was in place, with greater support from peers [ 18 ]. There is also evidence that mind–body practices may reduce loneliness, stress, and anxiety, and improve sleep quality among physicians and advanced practice providers working in COVID-19 departments [ 19 , 20 ].…”

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Sensing the lightness: a narrative analysis of an integrative medicine program for healthcare providers in the COVID-19 department

Ben‐Arye

Zohar

Keshet

et al. 2021

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Objectives The research addressing physical and emotional exhaustion among healthcare providers (HCPs) in COVID-19 departments is limited. We examined the impact of integrative medicine (IM) intervention for HCPs working in isolated COVID-19 in-patient departments, addressing concerns and well-being. Methods HCPs working in 3 isolated COVID-19 in-patient departments underwent 40-min IM treatment sessions (including acupuncture, manual movement, and/or mind–body modalities) provided by integrative oncology practitioners. The MYCAW (Measure Yourself Concerns and Well-being) questionnaire examined HCP concerns and free-text narratives following IM treatments. Data were qualitatively analyzed using ATLAS.Ti software for systematic coding. Results A total of 181 HCPs underwent 305 IM treatments. Narrative themes focused on physical symptoms (primarily pain and fatigue) and emotional concerns, including perceived communication barriers with patients, and reflections on well-being and insights following IM treatments. HCPs reported feeling a sense of “relief” which was likely related to the 3 main effects of the IM intervention: a sense of “being cared for” and treated; experiencing emotional, sometimes spiritual effects of the treatment; and the feeling of relaxation, combined with the relief of pain. Qualitative analysis identified clusters of emotional and spiritual-related keywords such as “calming,” “release,” “relaxation,” and “disengagement” following the first IM session (119 of 181 narratives, 65.7%). Conclusions HCPs working in isolated COVID-19 departments reported improved well-being and the addressing of their concerns following IM treatment sessions provided during their work shift. Further research is needed to explore the impact of IM on HCP burnout and resilience in palliative care settings.

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“…A considerate and mindful leadership who is able to communicate, educate and support nurses to practice competently and safely (physically and mentally) in the context of COVID-19 was also shown to reduce anxiety and encourage resilience hence positively impacting their mental health [45]. Even online learning sessions on emotional freedom techniques sessions was shown to help improve mental health outcomes among nurses [46].…”

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COVID-19 Pandemic; Anxiety and Depression among Frontline Healthcare Workers: Rising from the Ashes

Sharif¹,

Amin²

2021

Anxiety, Uncertainty, and Resilience During the Pandemic Period - Anthropological and Psychological Perspectives

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This chapter gives an insight into the psychological journey of the essential healthcare workers (HCWs) during the COVID-19 pandemic. The catastrophe which started off with uncertainty, provoked fear-related behaviors among the frontline doctors, nurses and paramedical staff. With meager resources and lack of a disaster plan, fire-fighting was a reflex response of healthcare institutions. Though the whole world seemed to be unprepared for the calamity, developing countries with fragile healthcare systems were more vulnerable to collapse. The negative aura was complicated by mistrust among the general population, regarding healthcare workers, institutions and government. Furthermore, with economic downfall; balancing work and protecting the family was a challenge for HCWs, especially during the pandemic peak. The psychological distress translated to rising incidence of depression and anxiety among them. As institutions gained insight into psychosocial issues of HCWs; support and therapies were offered to them. Positive messages labelling HCWs as “Heroes of the Pandemic” were circulated and structured programs developed to address their needs. With the advent of COVID-19 vaccine, a ray of hope emerged, although there are still apprehensions about its efficacy and side-effects. The whole world now eagerly awaits the calamity to perish while normality can rise from ashes.

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The effect of Emotional Freedom Techniques on nurses' stress, anxiety, and burnout levels during the COVID-19 pandemic: A randomized controlled trial

Cited by 114 publications

References 21 publications

Is job seniority a protective factor against anxiety among midwives during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic?

Is job seniority a protective factor against anxiety among midwives during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic?

Sensing the lightness: a narrative analysis of an integrative medicine program for healthcare providers in the COVID-19 department

COVID-19 Pandemic; Anxiety and Depression among Frontline Healthcare Workers: Rising from the Ashes

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