Management of work stress and burnout among community nurses arising from the COVID-19 pandemic
Alison While, Louise L Clark
Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic has increased workload demands for many NHS staff including those working in the community. Nurse managers can make a difference by being authentic leaders, nurturing a supportive organisation where the workload is managed participatively and self-kindness is legitimate. Unfortunately some staff may experience burnout and this article presents a personal management plan to address the symptoms of burnout and aid recovery, although it cannot promote a total recovery if the cause of the symptoms remains unaddressed.
Topics & Concepts
BurnoutWorkloadMedicinePandemicCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)NursingKindnessWork (physics)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Clinical psychologyManagementMechanical engineeringInfectious disease (medical specialty)DiseaseVirologyEconomicsOutbreakPathologyEngineeringTheologyPhilosophyHealthcare professionals’ stress and burnoutCOVID-19 and Mental HealthHealth, psychology, and well-being