Jiang, Alan
(2024)
The Impact of COVID-19 on Nurses: Issues and Optimization Strategies.
Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.
Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated pre-existing challenges within the healthcare industry, placing an unprecedented burden on nurses and other key healthcare workers, resulting in heightened levels of burnout and retention issues, which can have a potential negative impact on patient safety. Currently, a substantial portion of the nursing workforce is comprised of individuals nearing retirement age, further intensifying the strain on staffing levels. Even before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, issues related to nursing burnout and retention were prevalent. The pandemic has significantly magnified these challenges, creating a multifaceted problem that demands urgent attention. Healthcare leaders must devise and implement innovative strategies aimed at fortifying the nursing workforce. This involves a comprehensive approach that addresses the root causes of burnout and provides a positive work environment for the nursing workforce. This essay utilizes a compilation of studies and articles to develop a strategy to improve the nursing workforce. A significant number of the solutions outlined in this document are tailored to the healthcare industry; however, they also incorporate strategies from other industries.
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Other Thesis, Dissertation, or Long Paper
(Master Essay)
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| Status: |
Unpublished |
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| Contributors: |
| Contribution | Contributors Name | Email | Pitt Username | ORCID  |
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| Committee Chair | Evans, Mike | mevans@revenuecyclesolutions.com | UNSPECIFIED | UNSPECIFIED | | Committee Member | Fisher, Dan | dfisher@pitt.edu | dfisher | UNSPECIFIED |
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| Date: |
17 May 2024 |
| Date Type: |
Completion |
| Submission Date: |
1 April 2024 |
| Access Restriction: |
No restriction; Release the ETD for access worldwide immediately. |
| Number of Pages: |
30 |
| Institution: |
University of Pittsburgh |
| Schools and Programs: |
School of Public Health > Health Policy & Management |
| Degree: |
MHA - Master of Health Administration |
| Thesis Type: |
Master Essay |
| Refereed: |
Yes |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: |
retention, education, Covid-19, Rewards, Recognition, compensation, work-life balance, stress, burnout, mental health, healthcare, frontline workers, nurses |
| Date Deposited: |
17 May 2024 18:38 |
| Last Modified: |
17 May 2024 18:38 |
| URI: |
http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/45943 |
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