Supporting the well-being of nurses working during COVID-19
Why you should read this article:
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To improve your understanding of the challenges faced by nurses working during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
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To update your knowledge on the ethical and practical challenges nurse leaders have been presented with during the COVID-19 pandemic
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To familiarise yourself with strategies for supporting nurses’ well-being during a pandemic
On 11 March 2020, the World Health Organization declared that the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was a pandemic. As the COVID-19 pandemic has developed there have been many parallels made with other pandemics and epidemics, such as the 1918 influenza A (H1N1) pandemic and the 2003 severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) epidemic.
This article discusses the challenges experienced by healthcare staff working during COVID-19, and the lessons that can be learned, such as the enhanced support required for staff.
