Psychological distress experienced by nurses amid the fifth wave of the Covid-19 pandemic in Hong Kong
A qualitative study
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22074508 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Alex Cheung (0000-0002-6498-0314, Chinese University of Hong Kong), Ankie Tan Cheung, Laurie Long Kwan Ho (0000-0002-0852-6299, Chinese University of Hong Kong), W H C Li (0000-0002-2562-769X, Chinese University of Hong Kong, corresponding author), Joyce Oi Kwan Chung (0000-0001-5378-8274, Hong Kong Polytechnic University), Graeme D Smith (0000-0003-2974-3919, Saint Francis University) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 10 |
| Pages | 1023302-1023302 |
| Publication date | 2023-01-13 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Frontiers in Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2296-2565 • E-ISSN: 2296-2565 |
| Publisher | Frontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3389/fpubh.2022.1023302 |
| PMID | 36711417 |
| OpenAlex | W4315797485 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 38 |
Introduction: The fifth wave of COVID-19 has significantly overburdened the health care system in Hong Kong. Health care professionals, particularly nurses continue to experience significant levels of psychological distress when tackling this ongoing outbreak. Yet, no study has explored the psychological experiences of nurses during the most recent outbreak of the highly transmissible Omicron variant in Hong Kong. The aim of this qualitative study was to explore the psychological distress experienced by nurses during the fifth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Hong Kong. Methods: Twenty-two nurses (14 female and 8 male nurses; average age, 36.7 ± 8.5 years) were recruited to attend the one-to-one semi-structured telephone interviews from June to July, 2022. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Results: Four main themes emerged from the interview: (1) Intense fear, worry, and anxiety; (2) Feeling worn out and psychologically distress; (3) Impact on psychosocial and physical health; and (4) Limited options to cope with psychological distress during the difficult times. Discussion: Our study findings may provide concerned stakeholders with useful insights into reducing the psychological distress experienced by nurses in Hong Kong. Offering psychological support is of paramount importance to address the unmet psychological needs of nurses and reduce their psychological distress during the pandemic, particularly when they are working under high levels of workplace stress
Anxiety · Disease · Distress · Feeling · Mental health · Pandemic · Psychiatry · Psychological distress · Psychosocial · Qualitative research · Thematic analysis · Worry · Clinical Psychology · COVID-19 and Mental Health · Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units · Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology · Social Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 4 |
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| Citations per year | 1,33 |
| Citation span | 2023 - 2025 (3) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |