Impact of Staffing Pattern during COVID&ndash;19 Pandemic among Nurses

Bella  P. Magnaye,; Joyce  A. Medrano,; Lord Axcel King  M. Matira,; Shanelle Jasmine  M. Medina,

Impact of Staffing Pattern during COVID–19 Pandemic among Nurses

Lord Axcel King M. Matira | Shanelle Jasmine M. Medina | Joyce A. Medrano | Bella P. Magnaye

Abstract:

This study aimed to determine the impact of staffing pattern during Covid – 19 Pandemic among nurses. Specifically, it identified the different staffing patterns utilized by the hospitals during COVID – 19; determined the impact of changes in staffing pattern on nurses in terms of physical, psychological and social factors; identified different coping mechanisms utilized by the nurses and proposed a program for nurses that can be utilized in the present situation and for possible disease outbreak in the future. A descriptive non – experimental research design was used in this study. A survey questionnaire was answered by 100 nurses from private hospitals in Batangas City. The study shows that nurses experienced several health problems related to wearing of personal protective equipment for long hours. In addition, they are limited from participating in outdoor activities. In coping strategies, nurses utilized their free time as a leisure time to relax their mind and body.

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