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Results: Ten employees participated in this study.
Four themes were discerned: (a) violation that such
violence took place inside the hospital, (b) new personal
vulnerability in the healthcare environment and
beyond, (c) ownership of patient care and the well-being
of patients and families, and (d) the importance of an
organizational culture of support, including actions that
mattered.
Conclusions: The context of healthcare makes violent
events creates many conflicting emotions effecting
employees in ways that change their perception of safety
both inside hospital walls and in their personal lives.
Dueling responsibilities to one’s own safety, the safety
and well-being of patients and families, and to their
coworkers, is difficult to process in the immediate sense
after an event like this one, and these conflicts linger.
Particularly important to the healing of individuals
affected by a violent act in their workplace setting is
a supportive organizational culture where leaders are
present, authentic, and sensitive to their needs.
Dissemination: Study findings were presented at
multiple local, regional, national, and international
venues, including the 2020 research showcase of The
Schwartz Center for Compassion in Healthcare.
Purpose: The purpose of this study in progress is to
describe and understand the experience of our clinical
staff members to develop a comprehensive description
of the experience and identify opportunities for
organizational support that will foster their well-being.
Ultimately, a healthier work environment supports high
quality care of our patients and families.
Emotional
Social
Occupational
Spiritual
EIGHT DIMENSIONS
OF WELLNESS
Intellectual
Physical
Financial
Environmental
Ongoing Research
Qualitative Description of the Clinical Staff
Members’ Experience at a Community Hospital
During the COVID-19 Pandemic
WDH Investigator: WDH Nursing Research Fellows
Donna Kousaie, MSN, RN, CEN, CPEN, Staff Nurse,
Emergency Department; Kimberly Nichols, BSN, RN,
C-EFM, Staff Nurse, Women & Children’s Health Unit, &
Kelly Grady, PhD, Nurse Researcher
Health Coaching for Cancer Survivors
WDH Investigator: Anne-Marie Hardman APRN, CNSBC, OCN, Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist; Anne Cogan
MSN, OCN, Oncology Nurse Educator; Kelly Grady PhD,
RN, Nurse Researcher. Other Research team members:
Christine Wyrsch MEd, BSN, RN-BC, Manager, Patient
& Family Learning Center, Certified Health Coach, &
Jennifer Paquette BS, Project Coordinator, Certified
Health Coach
Purpose: The purpose of this study in progress is to
initiate and evaluate health coach services, delivered in
an 8–12 week coaching intervention, for cancer survivors.
Our target population is Seacoast Cancer Center patients
who are nearly finished, or have recently completed,
treatment for cancer, a time of opportunity in terms of
healthy behaviors.
Donna Kousaie, MSN,
RN, CEN, CPEN
Kimberly Nichols, BSN,
RN, C-EFM
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