Using the Nurse Coaching Process to Support Bereaved Staff During the COVID-19 Crisis. Issue 5 (October 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Rosa, William E.; Levoy, Kristin; Battista, Vanessa; Dahlin, Constance; Thaxton, Cheryl; Greer, Kelly
• Is Part Of: Journal of hospice and palliative nursing. Volume 23:Issue 5(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-10
• Subjects: bereavement -- coaching -- COVID-19 -- nurse coaching -- nurse leadership -- psychological distress -- staff support; Hospice care -- Periodicals; Palliative treatment -- Periodicals; Terminal care -- Periodicals; Nursing -- Philosophy -- Periodicals; Nursing -- Research -- United States -- Periodicals; Hospice nurses -- Training of -- United States -- Periodicals; 616.029
• DOI: 10.1097/NJH.0000000000000773
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1522-2179

Abstract

Abstract : Nurses are confronting a number of negative mental health consequences owing to high burdens of grief during COVID-19. Despite increased vaccination efforts and lower hospitalization and mortality rates, the long-term effects of mass bereavement are certain to impact nurses for years to come. The nurse coaching process is an evidence-based strategy that nurse leaders can use to assist staff in mitigating negative mental health outcomes associated with bereavement. The End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium brought together a team of palliative nursing experts early in the pandemic to create resources to support nurses across settings and promote nurse well-being. This article shares a timely resource for health systems and nursing administration that leverages the nurse coaching process to support bereaved staff in a safe and therapeutic environment.