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Vizgirda V, Lancaster R, Aguilar B, Karch K, Hook M. Navigating the Aftermath: Evaluating the Impact of COVID-19 on Nurse Well-Being Resource Use. Research poster presentation at Elevating Nursing Excellence: Purpose, Profession, Passion; Advocate Health Midwest Region Nursing Research & Professional Development Conference 2024; November 13, 2024; virtual.
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Research poster presentation at Elevating Nursing Excellence: Purpose, Profession, Passion; Advocate Health Midwest Region Nursing Research & Professional Development Conference 2024; November 13, 2024; virtual.
Abstract
Background: Nurses were experiencing occupational stress with negative psychological effects before COVID-19. The pandemic intensified healthcare delivery demands and took an emotional toll. Healthcare organizations worked to enhance existing wellness programs and develop new resources to support coping and resilience. Little is known about the actual use of wellness resources by nurses.
Purpose: To explore nurses’ wellness resource utilization three years after the start of COVID-19.
Method:A secondary data analysis of a descriptive cross-sectional dataset examined wellness resources use by nurses employed by the Midwest region of a large non-profit healthcare system. The analysis focused on nurse characteristics, psychological screening, wellness resource use, and identified barriers.
Results: A total of n=1,388 registered nurses participated including clinical/charge nurses (n=1072,77%), managers/supervisors (n=90,6%), support staff (n=59,4%), and other nurses (n=153,11%). The majority were female (n=1,265,91%), Caucasian (n=1,141,82%), and aged over 36 years (n=799,57%). Many reported caregiving responsibilities (47%) and one or more personal stressors (62%). Screening revealed that some nurses had high ratings for distress (n=287,21%), depression (n=179,13%), anxiety (n=202,15%), with a few (n=77,6%) rating high on all scales. Over half (n=774,56%) used wellness resources. Nurses with high screenings reported less resource use. Resources used most often included informal peer support (31%), relaxation (16%), manager support (16%). Barriers reported by non-users (9%) included time (67%), confidentiality (53%), and access (32%) issues. Barriers reported by users (14%) included time (81%), confidentiality (58%), and intervention not helping (39%). Site findings were similar.
Conclusions/Implications for Practice: Utilization patterns and barriers identified in this analysis informs continued evaluation of current wellness resources and the need for tailored support systems.
Lessons Learned: Despite the pandemic ending nearly two years ago, the need for emotional and psychological support among nurse remains significant. This underscores the necessity of a healthcare environment that continues to offer comprehensive resources for well-being.
Document Type
Poster
Publication Date
11-13-2024
Navigating the Aftermath: Evaluating the Impact of COVID-19 on Nurse Well-Being Resource Use
Background: Nurses were experiencing occupational stress with negative psychological effects before COVID-19. The pandemic intensified healthcare delivery demands and took an emotional toll. Healthcare organizations worked to enhance existing wellness programs and develop new resources to support coping and resilience. Little is known about the actual use of wellness resources by nurses.
Purpose: To explore nurses’ wellness resource utilization three years after the start of COVID-19.
Method:A secondary data analysis of a descriptive cross-sectional dataset examined wellness resources use by nurses employed by the Midwest region of a large non-profit healthcare system. The analysis focused on nurse characteristics, psychological screening, wellness resource use, and identified barriers.
Results: A total of n=1,388 registered nurses participated including clinical/charge nurses (n=1072,77%), managers/supervisors (n=90,6%), support staff (n=59,4%), and other nurses (n=153,11%). The majority were female (n=1,265,91%), Caucasian (n=1,141,82%), and aged over 36 years (n=799,57%). Many reported caregiving responsibilities (47%) and one or more personal stressors (62%). Screening revealed that some nurses had high ratings for distress (n=287,21%), depression (n=179,13%), anxiety (n=202,15%), with a few (n=77,6%) rating high on all scales. Over half (n=774,56%) used wellness resources. Nurses with high screenings reported less resource use. Resources used most often included informal peer support (31%), relaxation (16%), manager support (16%). Barriers reported by non-users (9%) included time (67%), confidentiality (53%), and access (32%) issues. Barriers reported by users (14%) included time (81%), confidentiality (58%), and intervention not helping (39%). Site findings were similar.
Conclusions/Implications for Practice: Utilization patterns and barriers identified in this analysis informs continued evaluation of current wellness resources and the need for tailored support systems.
Lessons Learned: Despite the pandemic ending nearly two years ago, the need for emotional and psychological support among nurse remains significant. This underscores the necessity of a healthcare environment that continues to offer comprehensive resources for well-being.