Publications by authors named "Susana Navalpotro Pascual"
Objective: To analyse the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of nurses in Spanish out-of-hospital Emergency Services, identifying predictor factors of greater severity.
Method: A multicentre cross-sectional descriptive study was designed, including all nurses working in any Spanish out-of-hospital Emergency Services between 01/02/2021 and 30/04/2021. The main outcomes were the level of depression, anxiety and stress assessed through the DASS-21 scale.
Impact of the COVID-19-pandemic and perception of self-efficacy on the mental health of out-of-hospital emergency healthcare professionals by modality of care.
J Adv Nurs
September 2024
Objective: To analyse the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic and the perception of self-efficacy on the health professionals of the Spanish out-of-hospital emergency services.
Design: Observational, cross-sectional and descriptive with a survey methodology of 1710 participants from Spain (1 February-30 April, 2021).
Methods: The mental health of healthcare workers was assesed in terms of stress, anxiety and depression, as well as their self-efficacy.
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic had a major psychological impact on health care workers (HCWs). This study was embedded in a larger quantitative study on the mental health care of out-of-hospital HCWs in Spain. To better understand this, a qualitative study was conducted to explore the experiences, coping strategies, and influencing factors of out-of-hospital HCWs who scored high (> 25 points) on the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21) in a previous quantitative mental health study.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFExploring Disparities in Self-Reported Mental Health Symptoms Across Professional Categories in Spain's Emergency Medical Services: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study.
Disaster Med Public Health Prep
October 2023
Objective: This study aimed to analyze stress, anxiety, depression, and self-efficacy levels among Spanish out-of-hospital emergency medical professionals from February 1, 2021, to April 30, 2021.
Methods: A nationwide survey was completed by 1666 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) workers. The Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21) and the General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSE) were used.
Influence of Previous Mental State on Psychological Outcomes of Spanish Out-of-Hospital Professionals during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
February 2023
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigated psychological distress among healthcare workers (HCWs) in Spanish out-of-hospital emergency medical services, focusing on those with or without prior use of psychotropic drugs or therapy.
- - A total of 1,636 HCWs participated, and one in three reported severe mental disorders due to the pandemic, with factors like age and work experience affecting levels of stress, anxiety, and depression.
- - HCWs with a history of using psychotropic medications or therapy exhibited greater emotional distress and lower self-efficacy, highlighting their vulnerability and the need for ongoing support and monitoring strategies.
Article Synopsis
- The study analyzed the psychological impact of COVID-19 on Spanish Emergency Medical Services (EMS) health professionals, focusing on stress, anxiety, depression, and self-efficacy.
- It included 1710 health professionals and found that about one-third experienced severe psychological issues; however, the cumulative incidence of COVID-19 cases in their regions did not significantly affect their mental health levels.
- Certain groups, such as younger women, less experienced EMS workers, and those living with dependents, faced greater psychological challenges, highlighting the necessity for psychological support to help them cope.
Health professionals (HPs), especially those working in the front line, have been one of the groups most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The objective of this study is to identify the best available scientific evidence on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of out-of-hospital HPs in terms of stress, anxiety, depression, and self-efficacy. A living systematic review of the literature was designed, consulting the electronic online versions of the CINHAL, Cochrane Library, Cuiden, IBECS, JBI, LILACS, Medline PyscoDoc, PsycoINFO, Scopus, and Web of Science databases in November 2021.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAim: To gain a deeper knowledge of the phenomenon of cardiopulmonary resuscitation by capturing the meanings that professionals attach to the behaviour of reanimation and its relationship with Social Cognitive Theory.
Method: Qualitative research from a phenomenological approach focussing on field work with a focus group of professionals from Madrid (doctors, nurses and technicians), as well as a previous study. After the transcription of the data, it was coded, categories were formed and it was grouped into dimensions, interpreting the data according to the Social Cognitive Theory.
Objective: To determine and prioritize the research competencies that should be acquired by nurses in distinct educational (graduate, masters, doctorate) and clinical practice settings (basic, intermediate and advanced) and in specialized training.
Method: An observational, descriptive, cross sectional study was performed in 2006. The generic and specific competencies for each of the 7 above-mentioned settings were established and sent by electronic mail to a group of experts who were asked to evaluate each competency on a scale from 1 to 5 (1 = not important, 5 = very important).