Jack, F. J.G. and Kotronoulas, G. (2023) The perceptions of healthcare staff regarding moral injury and the impact on staff life and work during COVID-19: a scoping review of international evidence. Journal of Religion and Health, 62, pp. 2836-2860. (doi: 10.1007/s10943-023-01803-w) (PMID:37027110) (PMCID:PMC10080521)
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Abstract
The COVID-19 response introduced legal restrictions on social distancing globally, affecting healthcare staff personally and professionally. These restrictions suspended routine hospital visiting, which may have left staff feeling they had to compromise on the care they provided. Such conflict may be experienced as moral injury. This scoping review aimed to synthesise international evidence, to answer this question: “Have COVID-19 restrictions affected healthcare staff’s experiences of moral injury? If so, how?” Nine studies met the search criteria. Although healthcare staff seemed to be aware of the risks and effects of moral injury, they were still reluctant to “name” it. Healthcare staff’s own emotional and spiritual needs were mostly ignored. Although psychological support is often the recommended approach by organisations, a greater focus on spiritual and emotional support is recommended.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Keywords: | Moral injury, healthcare staff, COVID-19, perceptions, impact, spiritual, healthcare chaplain, scoping review. |
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Kotronoulas, Dr Greg |
| Authors: | Jack, F. J.G., and Kotronoulas, G. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing > Nursing and Health Care |
| Journal Name: | Journal of Religion and Health |
| Publisher: | Springer |
| ISSN: | 0022-4197 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1573-6571 |
| Published Online: | 07 April 2023 |
| Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2023 The Authors |
| First Published: | First published in Journal of Religion and Health 62:2836–2860 |
| Publisher Policy: | Reproduced in accordance with the publisher copyright policy |
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