Older nurses and work-related factors that impact their mental health and wellbeing: a qualitative systematic review.

Contemporary nurse Pub Date : 2024-10-01 Epub Date: 2024-06-25 DOI:10.1080/10376178.2024.2368625

Jed Montayre, Celia Harris, Weicong Li, Liyaning Maggie Tang, Sancia West, Mark Antoniou

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Abstract

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has placed a significant pressure on the nursing workforce, leading to an increased risk of infection and work-related issues impacting nurses' mental health. This review aims to explore the workplace challenges faced by older nurses and their impact on mental health.

Method: This qualitative systematic review followed the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology.

Results: The review included 32 studies and identified three interconnected themes: heavy workload and nature of nursing, lack of recognition and feeling undervalued, and challenges in balancing personal life and work. These themes illustrated the complexity of the workplace challenges faced by older nurses.

Discussion and conclusion: Workplace demands and shift work were common negative contributors to mental health and wellbeing. The physical and cognitive capacity of older nurses may diminish due to age-related changes, making the workload more challenging. Recognition and support from the organisation, especially from management and leadership, played a crucial role in nurses' resilience.

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影响老年护士心理健康和福祉的工作相关因素：定性系统综述。

背景：COVID-19 大流行给护理人员队伍带来了巨大压力，导致感染风险增加以及影响护士心理健康的工作相关问题。本综述旨在探讨老年护士面临的工作场所挑战及其对心理健康的影响：这项定性系统综述采用了乔安娜-布里格斯研究所的方法：综述包括 32 项研究，确定了三个相互关联的主题：繁重的工作量和护理工作的性质、缺乏认可和感觉价值被低估，以及平衡个人生活和工作方面的挑战。这些主题说明了老年护士面临的工作场所挑战的复杂性：讨论和结论：工作场所的要求和轮班工作是影响心理健康和幸福的常见负面因素。由于年龄的变化，老年护士的体力和认知能力可能会下降，从而使工作量更具挑战性。来自组织的认可和支持，尤其是来自管理层和领导层的认可和支持，对护士的抗压能力起着至关重要的作用。

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