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Ebola Virus Disease
Nadia Laverne Etienne1, Candace Burns2, Helen Acree Conlon2
1University of South Florida NadiaLE@live.com.
Workplace Health & Safety
|November 22, 2015
Summary
Nurses" fear during epidemics, like Ebola, can stem from misinformation about personal protective equipment and quarantine. Occupational health nurses can help alleviate these fears and ensure healthcare continuity.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Epidemiology
- Occupational Health
Background:
- Nurses are critical in epidemic response, providing care and education.
- Fear of contracting infectious diseases can lead to nurses leaving the workforce.
- The Ebola epidemic highlighted fears related to personal protective equipment (PPE) and quarantine.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the nursing response to epidemic-related fear.
- To explore the role of occupational health nurses in mitigating these fears.
- To address the impact of misinformation on nursing practice during health crises.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on nursing roles during epidemics.
- Analysis of factors contributing to nurse fear (e.g., Ebola).
- Discussion of occupational health strategies for infectious disease preparedness.
Main Results:
- Conflicting information on PPE and quarantine protocols exacerbated nurse anxiety during Ebola.
- Nurses' fear can disrupt essential healthcare services.
- Occupational health nurses are vital in providing clear guidance and support.
Conclusions:
- Addressing misinformation is crucial for maintaining nursing workforce stability during epidemics.
- Occupational health nurses play a key role in building nurse confidence and resilience.
- Proactive strategies are needed to manage fear and ensure continuity of care.
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