Workload, Work-Related Symptoms, and Rewards of Nurses during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Yang, Hyunju (양현주); KIM YOUNKYOUNG (김윤경); Kim, Saeryun (김세련); Kim, Yujin (김유진); Kim, Yubin (김유빈); Kim, Taehoon (김태훈); Han, Jihye (한지혜); Hong, Yena (홍예나)

doi:10.35144/ghn.2023.13.1.21

Workload, Work-Related Symptoms, and Rewards of Nurses during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Global Health and Nursing
Abbr : Global Health Nurs
2023, 13(1), pp.21-30
DOI : 10.35144/ghn.2023.13.1.21
Publisher : Research Institute of Nursing Science
Research Area : Medicine and Pharmacy > Nursing Science
Received : November 7, 2022
Accepted : December 28, 2022
Published : January 31, 2023

Yang, Hyunju ¹, KIM YOUNKYOUNG ², Kim, Saeryun ², Kim, Yujin ¹, Kim, Yubin ², Kim, Taehoon ², Han, Jihye ², Hong, Yena ²

¹전남대학교
²전남대학교 간호대학

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ABSTRACT

Purpose: This study aimed to compare the workload, work-related symptoms, perceived rewards, and expected rewards of frontline and non-frontline nurses during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and investigates the organizational strategies required by nurses to cope with its prolongment. Methods: A cross-sectional study involving 99 nurses, including frontline (n=67) and non-frontline nurses (n=32) working in a tertiary hospital with a dedicated ward for COVID-19 was conducted. The data were collected from December 2021 to January 2022. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, the x 2 test, Fisher’s exact test, and independent t-tests, and Mann Whitney U test. Results: Non-frontline nurses had heavier workloads and more severe work-related symptoms including burnout, stress, and fatigue than frontline nurses. Nurses’ perceived rewards for infection management and control were not equally distributed between the two groups. Nurses expected financial rewards including non-financial and reputation-related rewards. Conclusion: To prepare for future pandemics, medical stakeholders should develop effective strategies that include workforce management, equity-based rewards systems, and regular education and training in infection management and control for healthcare professionals.

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COVID-19, Nurses, Reward, Workload, Healthcare professionals

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