Negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on nurses can be buffered by a sense of humor and appreciation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The first analyses of the various consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic show that the risk to nurses' psychological well-being is particularly high. As the pandemic and the demands imposed on nurses are not yet fully understood, there is a need to seek buffering factors to protect nurses' psychological health. In line with the earliest evidence, we hypothesize pandemic-related increases in perceived stress and decreases in the frequency of flow experiences, likewise in satisfaction with work, life, work performance, and well-being. As protective factors while dealing with pandemic-related stress, we suggest an individual's sense of humor and perceived appreciation.

Methods

In June/July 2020 - during the first lockdown in Germany - participants completed an online-

SUBMITTER: Bartzik M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8686101 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature