UK advanced practice nurses' experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic: a mixed-methods cross-sectional study.
Emily WoodRachel KingMichaela SenekSteve RobertsonBethany Hope TaylorAngela Mary TodAnthony RyanPublished in: BMJ open (2021)
UK APNs report COVID-19-related shortages in staff and equipment across primary and secondary care and all regions of the UK. Shortages of PPE during a pandemic are known to be a factor in the development of mental health sequelae as well as a risk factor for increased turnover and retention issues. Half of APNs surveyed were considering a change in job. The UK risks a further crisis in staff morale and retention if this is not acknowledged and addressed. APNs also expressed concern about patients not receiving routine care as many specialties closed or reduced working during the crisis. However, there were also many examples of good practice, positive changes and innovation.
Keyphrases
- mental health
- healthcare
- coronavirus disease
- sars cov
- quality improvement
- cross sectional
- public health
- end stage renal disease
- palliative care
- primary care
- ejection fraction
- chronic kidney disease
- prognostic factors
- pain management
- mental illness
- depressive symptoms
- human health
- postmenopausal women
- patient reported