Nursing Open · 4 authors, 6 centres
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This qualitative systematic review synthesized 10 studies to identify the psychological impact on nurses during pandemics and their support needs. The central result is the synthesis of three analytical themes: the importance of positive psychological drives, a need for more formal support systems, and a need for fair treatment.
This qualitative systematic review synthesized findings from 10 studies published between 2005 and 2020 to explore the psychological impact and support needs of nurses during public health emergencies like pandemics. Using the PEOD framework and thematic synthesis, the authors extracted 26 concepts from the primary studies, which were synthesized into six descriptive themes and three overarching analytical themes: (1) positive psychological drive, (2) need for more formal supports, and (3) need to be treated fairly. The synthesis indicates that nurses experience both positive internal/external supports and significant stressors, including fear of infection and ethical conflicts. A key implication is that organizations and governments should prioritize establishing robust, culturally appropriate psychological support systems. Limitations include the exclusion of non-English language studies and a potential underrepresentation of male nurses' perspectives, which may affect the generalizability of the findings.
