The Effects of Social Support and Recovery Resilience on PTSD among Nurses in Cared for COVID-19 Patients

The Effects of Social Support and Recovery Resilience on PTSD among Nurses in Cared for COVID-19 Patients

The aim of this study was to examine the impacts of social support and recovery resilience on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among nurses who provided care for COVID-19 patients. The participants in the study were nurses employed at two hospitals with over 300 beds, all of whom had prior experience in caring for COVID-19 patients. The data was collected through an online questionnaire containing a total of 79 questions. The factors influencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among nurses caring for COVID-19 patients were the duration of caregiving for COVID-19 patients: less than 1-2 years (β=.20, p=.022) and over 2 years (β=.27, p=.001). Additionally, support within the subfactors of recovery resilience, specifically support (β=-.30, p<.001), was an influencing factor. These factors collectively accounted for 23.0% of the variance in the nurses' PTSD levels. To mitigate and prevent PTSD among nurses caring for patients with infectious diseases, managing their caregiving duration effectively and providing access to psychological support programs are essential for reducing and managing stress.