AI Article Synopsis
- The study reviews the mortality rates of nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic, showing a significant risk of infection and death compared to other healthcare workers.
- The researchers analyzed 12 relevant articles from various databases, focusing on the period from September to October 2021, highlighting the high mortality rate among nursing staff.
- Key findings indicated that the average age of deceased nurses was 43, with higher rates among men, particularly in settings like COVID-19 units, nursing homes, and psychiatric facilities, and emphasized that these issues stemmed from poor planning and inadequate protective measures.
Article Abstract
Introduction: In a pandemic, the risk of infection and mortality for nurses can increase substantially. This study analyzes the information reported on the mortality of nursing personnel from different countries due to COVID-19.
Methods: We performed a scoping review by searching information available in PubMed, Scielo, and Google Scholar databases using concepts related to nursing, mortality, COVID-19, etc. The studies were searched from September 1 to October 30, 2021. This review included 12 articles were selected among 73 identified for the scope search because they included nurses.
Results: Nursing personnel presented a high mortality rate after physicians and health personnel. The average age of the deceased nurses was 43 years, being higher in men than in women. Higher mortality rates were reported in services attending COVID-19, nursing homes, and psychiatric centers.
Conclusion: Contagion and deaths are attributed to lack of planning and inadequate personal protective equipment.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|---|
| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9397378 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/23779608221119130 | DOI Listing |
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
Similar Publications
Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!