Redeployment during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic: implications for a clinical research workforce.
Br J Nurs
; 30(12): 734-741, 2021 Jun 24.
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| ID: mdl-34170724
BACKGROUND: Health professionals are considered a group vulnerable to developing mental health symptoms during a pandemic, with redeployment being a risk factor. However, previous literature suggests workplace communication can be a protective element. AIMS: An audit aimed to evaluate NHS research staff's experiences of redeployment in order to provide suggestions for future improvements in the process. METHODS: A questionnaire was disseminated to all staff in the clinical research directorate of an NHS trust. Responses were analysed using thematic analysis. FINDINGS: Over half the redeployed staff experienced perceived negative psychological outcomes. The main reported contributor to this was perceived lack of communication. CONCLUSION: Communication needs to be improved in future redeployments. Future research should consider a larger cohort and more input from team members who remained on the pre-COVID-19 studies in order to improve the transition back from redeployment.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Investigación en Enfermería Clínica
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Pandemias
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COVID-19
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Fuerza Laboral en Salud
Tipo de estudio:
Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Humans
País/Región como asunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Br J Nurs
Año:
2021
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Article
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Reino Unido