The impact of COVID-19 on work, training and well-being experiences of nursing associates in England: A cross-sectional survey.
Nurs Open
; 9(3): 1822-1831, 2022 05.
Article
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| ID: mdl-33971085
ABSTRACT
AIM:
To explore how the COVID-19 pandemic affected nursing associate work, training and well-being experiences.DESIGN:
Cross-sectional survey.METHODS:
A survey of trainee and newly qualified nursing associates was completed in July 2020. Closed responses were analysed using descriptive statistics with inferential comparisons made between community and secondary care settings. Open questions were analysed thematically.RESULTS:
Sixty-four participants responded. Over half (53.2%) experienced an increased workload with 24.2% reporting extensions in their role. One third (32.3%) were redeployed, and a quarter (24.2%) did not feel safety concerns were adequately addressed when raised. Those working in the community reported significantly more concerns about staffing (p = .03), working overtime (p = .03), missed care (p = .02) and safety (p = .04). Despite this, many (75.8%) participants felt able to provide the same standards of care. Several spoke about enhanced teamwork, and the majority (96.8%) were not looking to leave their post.Key words
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
COVID-19
Type of study:
Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Nurs Open
Year:
2022
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United kingdom