Exposure to distressing situations among registered nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted RNs, underscoring the need for strong organizational support and leadership. Nurses require guidance from leaders and institutions to manage distress and ethical challenges effectively. Future strategies should prioritize adequate staffing, skill development, teamwork, mental health resources, and transparent communication to support nurses' wellbeing and recovery, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care.
Authors
- Dara Rasoal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0068-943X)
- Oili Dahl (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7496-4150)
- Ann Rudman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6388-5155)
- Petter Gustavsson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9571-9349)
- Anna Ehrenberg (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3964-196X)
Institutions
- Dalarna University (SE)
- Karolinska University Hospital (SE)
- Karolinska Institutet (SE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Nursing
- Published
- 2025-05-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-025-03249-9
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.82
Funders
- AFA Försäkring
- Högskolan Dalarna