October 28, 2020

A Large-Scale Survey on Trauma, Burnout, and Posttraumatic Growth among Nurses during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Category: Article Summary

Topic: Mental Health and Personal Impact

Keywords (Tags): health care workers

Nurses in China reported low levels of post-traumatic stress and moderate levels of post-traumatic growth when surveyed in April. An online cross-sectional survey of 12,596 nurses in China (52% worked in COVID-19 designated hospitals) reported that 13% reported trauma whereas 39% experienced post-traumatic growth. Nurses who identified as women, worked in ICUs, COVID-19 designated hospitals, and departments involved with treating COVID-19 patients had greater prevalence of self-reported traumatic response and emotional exhaustion. Nurses reported moderate levels of burnout, with higher levels reported among nurses who work in COVID units.

Chen et al. (Oct 27, 2020). A Large-Scale Survey on Trauma, Burnout, and Posttraumatic Growth among Nurses during the COVID-19 Pandemic. International Journal of Mental Health Nursing. https://doi.org/10.1111/inm.12796