Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on School Nurses' Resiliency and Ability to Cope: A Mixed Methods Study in the State of Hawaii

Autor/inn/en	Hale, Frankie B.; Mattheus, Deborah; Fletcher, Betty; Michel, Alexandra; Fontenot, Holly B.
Titel	Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on School Nurses' Resiliency and Ability to Cope: A Mixed Methods Study in the State of Hawaii
Quelle	In: Journal of School Nursing, 39 (2023) 2, S.133-142 (10 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Hale, Frankie B.)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1059-8405
DOI	10.1177/10598405221124423
Schlagwörter	COVID-19; Pandemics; School Nurses; Coping; Resilience (Psychology); Adjustment (to Environment); Hawaii + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Bewältigung
Abstract	This mixed-method study examined school nurses' experiences during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 pandemic related to role change, psychological feelings, and coping/resiliency in the State of Hawaii. A total of 30 school nurses completed a Brief Resilience Coping Scale plus a series of open-ended questions in January 2022. On the coping scale, over 40% of participants scored high, 52% scored medium, and 7% scored a low resilient/coping level. We did not identify any association between coping level and participant characteristics. Three qualitative themes emerged: 1) school nurses experience chronic negative emotions related to the pandemic, 2) school nurses demonstrate attributes of resilience, and 3) school nurses utilize positive coping techniques. The pandemic created significant stresses and negative emotions among school nurses. Yet, school nurses reported effective coping strategies and demonstrated strength/resilience. Support and open communication between school nurses, their employers, and other school-based stakeholders is needed to provide continued support for school nurses. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01