Title
Adapting to COVID-19 Stressors: The Role of Nursing
UMMS Affiliation
Graduate School of Nursing
Publication Date
2021-07-01
Document Type
Article
Disciplines
Infectious Disease | Mental and Social Health | Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing | Psychiatry and Psychology | Virus Diseases
Abstract
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has influenced daily life in many ways, with significant effects on mental health and coping. Psychiatric nurses can leverage their expertise in supporting adaptive coping among individuals affected by the stressors of the pandemic. Literature related to common mental health stressors of the COVID-19 pandemic can guide nurses seeking to support clients. The current article uses the Roy Adaptation Model and a review of the literature to provide a framework for nurses to intervene and promote improved mental health across all settings. The role of nursing in promoting adaptation to COVID-19 mental health stressors is essential during and after the pandemic.
Keywords
COVID-19, stress, mental health, psychiatric nursing
DOI of Published Version
10.3928/02793695-20210623-01
Source
Harding SL. Adapting to COVID-19 Stressors: The Role of Nursing. J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv. 2021 Jul 1:1-4. doi: 10.3928/02793695-20210623-01. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34251932. Link to article on publisher's site
Journal/Book/Conference Title
Journal of psychosocial nursing and mental health services
Related Resources
PubMed ID
34251932
Repository Citation
Harding SL. (2021). Adapting to COVID-19 Stressors: The Role of Nursing. COVID-19 Publications by UMass Chan Authors. https://doi.org/10.3928/02793695-20210623-01. Retrieved from https://escholarship.umassmed.edu/covid19/306