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Meysam Rad1, Mehdi Rad2, Leila Hefazi Torghabeh3
1Department of Psychology, Kish International Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kish Island, Iran.
Brain and Behavior
|April 10, 2022
Summary
The COVID-19 pandemic significantly increased anxiety disorders among nurses, highlighting the urgent need for mental health support for healthcare professionals. This study investigated the link between pandemic prevalence and nurses
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Nursing
- Psychiatry
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic created immense psychological pressure on hospital medical staff.
- Nurses caring for COVID-19 patients faced risks of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between COVID-19 prevalence and nurses' anxiety disorders.
Main Methods:
- A literature review was conducted using library research methods.
Main Results:
- Nurses experienced significant mental health decline and increased anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Traumatic psychiatric symptoms among nurses pose a risk to the healthcare system's stability.
Conclusions:
- Addressing nurses' fatigue and providing motivation is crucial for sustained healthcare.
- Economic factors have delayed support for nurses, emphasizing the need for authorities to prioritize their well-being and livelihood.
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