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. 2021 Sep-Oct;69(5):793-804.
doi: 10.1016/j.outlook.2021.05.008. Epub 2021 May 12.

A mixed methods study of an organization's approach to the COVID-19 health care crisis

Francesco Zaghini  1 , Jacopo Fiorini  2 , Lucilla Livigni  3 , Gemma Carrabs  3 , Alessandro Sili  2
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A mixed methods study of an organization's approach to the COVID-19 health care crisis

Francesco Zaghini et al. Nurs Outlook. 2021 Sep-Oct.

Abstract

Background: Healthcare emergency can increase work-related stress and reduce nurses' job satisfaction and quality of life. Managerial decisions and proactive interventions implemented to react to the emergency ensure the best patient outcomes.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to verify whether a proactive organizational approach can limit nurses' work-related stress and help preserve their job satisfaction and quality of life during a health emergency.

Methods: A longitudinal mixed methods study was conducted. Data were collected before and after the transformation into a SARS-CoV-2 Hospital and the implementation of organizational interventions. Focus groups were conducted to investigate quantitative data.

Findings: After the implementation of interventions and as the pandemic progressed, work-related stress decreased and job satisfaction and quality of life increased.

Discussion: Through proactive organization, even during an emergency, nurses are prepared for working, and work-related stress due to changes is reduced. Nurses are motivated and satisfied with their organization and management, and quality of life increases.

Keywords: COVID19; Healthcare emergency; Job satisfaction; Nurse; Quality of life; Work-related stress.

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