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Evaluating a psychological support service focused on the needs of critical care and theatres staff in the first wave of COVID-19.
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British Journal of Nursing . 2/10/2022, Vol. 31 Issue 3, p148-154. 7p. - Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Background: In response to COVID-19, the authors used clinical psychology resources from their hospital's Pain Medicine Department to provide direct support to critical areas. Aims: The degree to which the service met the needs of staff and managers between March and August 2020 was evaluated. Methods: A total of 51 staff were referred. Most were nurses (43%), followed by theatre practitioners (36%), healthcare assistants (9%), consultants (8%), administrative (2%) and support staff (2%). Working status, reason for referral and presenting difficulties at first appointment and outcome were recorded. Staff were sent an anonymous survey following intervention. Findings: Staff reported high rates of burnout, anxiety and low mood, with 22% experiencing exacerbation of pre-existing mental health problems. All staff reported benefit from the intervention and managers provided positive feedback. Conclusion: Establishing a supportive service that included psychology benefited both staff and managers at the peak of the pandemic. Recommendations are provided. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09660461
- Volume :
- 31
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- British Journal of Nursing
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 155187117
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2022.31.3.148