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ArticleNursing forum2022

Psychological distress among the nursing workforce in the United Arab Emirates: Comparing levels before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nabeel Al-Yateem, Fatma Refaat Ahmed, Mohamad Alameddine, Jacqueline Maria Dias, Ahmad Rajeh Saifan, Muhamad Arsyad Subu, Heba Hijazi, Mohannad Eid AbuRuz

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Nabeel Al-YateemNursing Department, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5355-8639
Fatma Refaat AhmedNursing Department, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE.
Mohamad AlameddineResearch Institute of Medical & Health Sciences - Health and Workforce Studies Research Group, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Jacqueline Maria DiasNursing Department, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8873-505X
Ahmad Rajeh SaifanClinical Nursing Department, Applied Science Private University, Amman, Jordan.
Muhamad Arsyad SubuNursing Department, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5196-238X
Heba HijaziResearch Institute of Medical & Health Sciences - Health and Workforce Studies Research Group, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5117-0152
Mohannad Eid AbuRuzClinical Nursing Department, Applied Science Private University, Amman, Jordan.
University of Sharjah · AEApplied Science Private University · JOJordan University of Science and Technology · JO

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Abstract

backgroundNurses make up the majority of the healthcare workforce. They contribute to the development of healthcare systems and the provision of high-quality, effective, and patient-centered healthcare services. However, nurses need good mental and emotional well-being to provide adequate care and the necessary physical and mental health support for their clients. This study aimed to determine the level of generalized psychological distress among nurses in the United Arab Emirates. As this study was initiated before the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, we were able to compare data gathered before and during the pandemic.

methodThis study used a cross-sectional correlational design. The Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10) was used to measure generalized psychological distress. Nurses' distress levels were measured and compared before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.

resultsIn total, 988 participants completed the questionnaire. The majority (n = 629, 63.7%) were employed in hospitals and the remainder worked in primary healthcare settings (n = 359, 36.3%). The mean distress score was 27.1 ± 13.7; 42.1% (n = 416) of participants had a severe level of distress, and only 36.4% (n = 360) reported no distress. More participants had severe stress levels before COVID-19 (59.5%, n = 386) compared with during COVID-19 (10.9%, n = 30).

conclusionsParticipants' K10 scores suggest that nurses experience significant distress, which may compromise their ability to care for their clients. This study emphasizes the importance of supporting nurses as a preliminary step to improving patient care. Despite the pressure of working during the COVID-19 pandemic, participants' general distress scores were lower during than before the pandemic. Organizational, governmental, and global support and appreciation may have contributed to relieving the distress nurses experienced. This may be a useful ongoing approach for enhancing healthcare systems.

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COVID-19Psychological DistressCross-Sectional StudiesHumansPandemicsSARS-CoV-2United Arab EmiratesWorkforcehealthcare professionalmental healthnursespediatric carepsychological distresswork environment

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