Journal of emergency nursing : JEN : official publication of the Emergency Department Nurses Association
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To determine anxiety and depression levels among pediatric acute care nurses and physicians before and after vaccine implementation during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. ⋯ Study findings support increased psychological support for frontline nurses and physicians during a pandemic, particularly for those with a history of anxiety or chronic medical conditions, or those living with a high-risk individual.
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Anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbances among accident and emergency nurses not only harm their well-being but also affect patient care and organizational outcomes. This study examines anxiety, depression, and sleep prevalence and associations among accident and emergency nurses. ⋯ Accident and emergency nurses commonly experience anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbances. Implementing interventions to promote their mental well-being or manage these issues is crucial. Organizational support is vital for ensuring their mental health, and individual-level interventions may also prove beneficial.
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Moral distress affects registered nurses' job dissatisfaction, and may ultimately be associated with higher rates of turnover. Nurse-physician relationships have been shown to affect moral distress in the intensive care unit setting, but no research has evaluated this impact on emergency nurses. The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of nurse-physician relationships on the moral distress of emergency nurses. ⋯ Given current staffing shortages and the need to retain expert nurses in high-acuity settings, strategies to improve nurse-physician collaboration opportunities should be explored in ED settings.