Addressing mental and emotional health concerns experienced bynurses during the COVID-19 pandemic

Nurses are the majority of the world's health work force and the frontline responders during pandemics. They provide direct knowledge to the community, educating people about the agent causing the outbreak, how it is transmitted, and how it can be prevented. They provide contact tracing and dispel stigma. They diagnose and treat, often with inadequate personal protective equipment (PPE). They too often become infected and die. The mental and emotional toll during pandemic response, including isolation, stigmatization, and exhaustion can be profound and lasting if it is not identified and treated.
Source: Nursing Outlook - Category: Nursing Authors: Source Type: research