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2024, Vol. 7, Issue 2, Part B
Exploring the impact of COVID-19 on nursing burnout: Examining a continuing crisis

Fahaid Almutairi

The COVID-19 pandemic has devastatingly affected the healthcare system, particularly on nurses. Studies have found that nurses are more likely to experience burnout, mental health, and physical health issues due to the increased stress and workload associated with the pandemic. This paper explores the impacts of the pandemic on nursing burnout and mental health and the correlation between fatigue and burnout. It also discusses the impact of the pandemic on nurses' moral distress and the link between burnout and quality of life of nurses. Finally, it offers useful advice for lowering burnout in nurses and raising their quality of life. The results indicate that identifying measures to lessen nurses' burnout and enhance their quality of life is crucial for ensuring the health and wellbeing of the nursing workforce.
Summary: Significant changes have been made to the healthcare system as a result of the COVID-19 epidemic, particularly for the nursing staff. This is because nurses are on the front lines of patient care and are essential in providing direct care to patients and managing their care plans. Unfortunately, there is a global nursing shortage, and the pandemic has further exacerbated this. This shortage has caused great stress for nurses, who are now faced with an increased workload and long hours. Additionally, nurses are at a higher risk of exposure to the virus due to their close contact with patients, leading to increased levels of fear and anxiety. The goal of the paper is to examine how the pandemic has affected nursing burnout, mental health, and the relationship between exhaustion and burnout. Additionally, the pandemic's effects on nurses' moral anguish and the link between burnout and quality of life will be covered. It will end with actionable suggestions for lowering burnout and raising nurses' quality of life.
Studies have found that the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the healthcare system, especially nurses who are more likely to experience burnout and psychological health issues due to the high level of stress and workload associated with the pandemic. There is also a strong correlation between fatigue and burnout in nurses, and the pandemic has increased stress, anxiety, and physical health issues. Additionally, COVID-19 has had an adverse effect on nurses' moral distress, and there is a connection between nurses' life quality and burnout. Therefore, it is essential to lessen burnout to enhance nurses' standard of living.
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted nurses' emotional and psychological health. There is a strong correlation between fatigue and burnout, and the pandemic has increased stress and anxiety levels. Additionally, it has had a harmful effects on nurses' moral distress, and there is a significant relationship between nurses' fatigue and standard of life. To decrease exhaustion and increase quality of life, healthcare organizations should provide flexible work schedules and adequate rest periods. Policymakers should also focus on providing nurses with resources to support their mental health and reduce burnout. Furthermore, they should address ethical dilemmas and ensure access to counseling services. Overall, the findings suggest that exploring ways to reduce nurses' fatigue and improve their life quality is essential.
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Fahaid Almutairi. Exploring the impact of COVID-19 on nursing burnout: Examining a continuing crisis. Int J Adv Res Nurs 2024;7(2):108-113. DOI: 10.33545/nursing.2024.v7.i2.B.408
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