Abstract

COVID-19 is a global disaster resulting in unprecedented stress on the healthcare system. An understanding of secondary traumatic stress, functional impairment, and wellbeing in nurses may elucidate potential intervention targets to help mental health professionals support nurses during these challenging times.

Author Details

Marni Kellogg, PhD, RN, CPN, CNE, College of Nursing; Anna Schierberl Scherr, PhD, Psychology Department -- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, Dartmouth, Massachusetts, USA

Sigma Membership

Theta Kappa

Lead Author Affiliation

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, Dartmouth, Massachusetts, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

COVID-19, Functional Impairment, Secondary Traumatic Stress

Conference Name

Creating Healthy Work Environments 2021

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Virtual Event

Conference Year

2021

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Impact of secondary traumatic stress from COVID-19 on nurses

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COVID-19 is a global disaster resulting in unprecedented stress on the healthcare system. An understanding of secondary traumatic stress, functional impairment, and wellbeing in nurses may elucidate potential intervention targets to help mental health professionals support nurses during these challenging times.