Exploring nurses’ experiences of psychological distress during care of patients with COVID-19: a qualitative study

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Nasrin Galehdar · Lorestan University of Medical Sciences

Aziz Kamran · Ardabil University of Medical Sciences

Heshmatolah Heydari · Lorestan University of Medical Sciences

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The data showed that the nurses experienced a variety of psychological distress during care of patients with COVID-19. Through proper planning by authorities, it is possible to manage the risk factors of mental health distress in nurses and improve their mental health status.

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COVID-19 and Mental Health Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout Optimism, Hope, and Well-being

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Published in: BMC Psychiatry

Volume 20, Issue 1, pp. 489-489

DOI: 10.1186/s12888-020-02898-1

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Exploring nurses’ experiences of psychological distress during care of patients with COVID-19: a qualitative study

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