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Mayer H Bellehsen^1,2,3, Haley M Cook^1,4, Pooja Shaam^1,4

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This study evaluated Stress First Aid (SFA), a peer support model, to reduce psychological distress in nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic. SFA implementation showed potential for enhancing nurse wellbeing and resilience against healthcare stressors.

Keywords:

COVID-19 Stress First Aid burnout nurses resilience stress

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Occupational Health Psychology
Nursing Research

Background:

The COVID-19 pandemic placed immense strain on healthcare systems globally.
Healthcare workers (HCWs), particularly nurses, experienced significant psychological distress, including anxiety, depression, and PTSD symptoms.
There is a critical need to understand the impact of pandemic-related stress on nursing staff wellbeing and to evaluate support programs.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the effectiveness of an evidence-informed peer support stress reduction model, Stress First Aid (SFA).
To assess the impact of SFA on stress, burnout, coping self-efficacy, resilience, and workplace support among nursing staff.
To determine the potential of SFA in mitigating psychological distress during healthcare-related stressors.

Main Methods:

A prospective study was conducted over twelve months in a psychiatric hospital in New York City.
Stress First Aid (SFA) was implemented across various units.
Self-report surveys were used to measure stress, burnout, coping self-efficacy, resilience, and workplace support in nurses and nursing staff.

Main Results:

The study measured changes in stress, burnout, coping self-efficacy, resilience, and workplace support over twelve months.
Analysis focused on the effectiveness of the implemented Stress First Aid (SFA) model.
Results will inform the utility of SFA in supporting nursing staff wellbeing.

Conclusions:

The implementation of Stress First Aid (SFA) offers a promising approach to support nursing staff wellbeing.
SFA equips nursing staff with individual and workplace-level skills to manage stress and enhance resilience.
This model has the potential to be utilized during future health crises or other healthcare-related stressors.