COVID-19 Impact on Veterans Health Administration Nurses: A Retrospective Survey.

Judy Carlson, Tymeeka Davis, Tracie Citron, Amalia Garcia, Kelly Presser, Saida Adem, Arlene Perry, Anna Farrell, Shakalee Exantus, Brandy Mebane, Kasey Redding, Natalie Purcell
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Background: Nurses from Sierra Pacific Network Veterans Health Administration (VHA) facilities assembled a research team to chronicle the impact the COVID-19 pandemic had on VHA nurses within the network. This study sought to include nurses who worked in outpatient areas that were not captured in previous research and nurses who work in inpatient areas.

Methods: After reviewing current literature examining the initial effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on health care workers and possible measurement tools, the team adapted and formatted an electronic survey to measure nurses' experiences related to job satisfaction, burnout, moral distress, depression, and intent to stay in the workplace.

Results: A total of 860 registered and licensed practical/vocational nurses completed the survey in March 2023. Survey results indicated that VHA nurses experienced loss of patients (58%) and colleagues (30%) from COVID-19, overwhelming workload (57%), stress from short staffing (81%), lack of supplies (51%), burnout (50%), and moral injury (30%).

Conclusions: A high percentage of VHA nurses reported they were satisfied with their jobs and the care they provided to veterans despite experiencing personal and professional challenges stemming from COVID-19. We have identified strategies for leaders to support nurses during and after pandemics as well as plan and prepare for future pandemics.

COVID-19对退伍军人卫生管理护士的影响:回顾性调查。
背景:来自塞拉利昂太平洋网络退伍军人健康管理局(VHA)设施的护士组建了一个研究小组,记录了COVID-19大流行对网络内VHA护士的影响。这项研究试图包括在以前的研究中没有捕获的门诊地区工作的护士和在住院地区工作的护士。方法:在回顾了当前关于COVID-19大流行对医护人员的初步影响的文献和可能的测量工具之后,该团队调整并格式化了一项电子调查,以测量护士在工作满意度、职业倦怠、道德困扰、抑郁和留在工作场所的意愿方面的经历。结果:2023年3月共有860名注册执业护士完成调查。调查结果显示,VHA护士经历了COVID-19患者(58%)和同事(30%)的损失,超负荷的工作量(57%),人员短缺带来的压力(81%),供应不足(51%),倦怠(50%)和道德伤害(30%)。结论:尽管经历了COVID-19带来的个人和专业挑战,但很大比例的VHA护士表示,他们对自己的工作和为退伍军人提供的护理感到满意。我们已经确定了领导人在大流行期间和之后支持护士以及为未来大流行制定计划和做好准备的战略。
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