Professional grief among nurses in Spanish public health centers after caring for COVID-19 patients.

Aims And Objectives: The aim of the present study is to investigate the professional grief suffered by nurses in various medical units, after coping with the COVID-19 pandemic for the last 18 months.

Background: Addressing and acknowledging the reality of professional grief is of fundamental importance to nurses' mental health, as this condition has both professional and personal consequences.

Design: A qualitative, content analysis approach was taken.