COVID-19 AND STRATEGIES TO REDUCE ANXIETY IN NURSING: SCOPING REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS

• Published in: Texto & contexto enfermagem 2021, Vol.30
• Main Authors: Pereira, Caroline Figueira, Vargas, Divane de, Evangelista, Priscila Araujo, Ito, Victor Daichi, Aguilar, Thiago Faustino
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: NURSING
• ISSN: 0104-0707; 1980-265X; 1980-265X
• DOI: 10.1590/1980-265x-tce-2021-0015

ABSTRACT Objective: to map the production of knowledge on the strategies used for the management of anxiety, in Nursing professionals, during the fight against COVID-19, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and Midlle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS). Method: a scoping review, followed by meta-analysis, conducted in the BVS, EMBASE, PUBMED, CINAHL, PsycINFo, SCOPUS and Web of Science information sources. The review protocol is registered in International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews under number under number CRD42020192918. Searches in electronic databases were carried out from 22 to 27 July 2020The data were analyzed and synthesized in a narrative fashion. Results: a total of 31 studies were included in the review; of these, 12 were included in the meta-analysis. The Nursing professionals presented higher anxiety indexes than the other health professionals. The following stood out in the interventions for the management of anxiety: emotional support, social support, educational campaign, implementation of safety policies, and adoption of a positive coping style. Conclusion: the evidence suggests that a considerable proportion of Nursing professionals experienced high anxiety levels, which interfered with COVID-19 prevention and control. Therefore, it becomes necessary to establish intervention protocols to reduce anxiety, with clear and objective language, favoring emotional support, positive coping techniques, and a welcoming work environment, in addition to implementing policies that ensure protective measures against COVID-19. RESUMEN Objetivo: mapear la producción de conocimiento sobre las estrategias utilizadas para el manejo de la ansiedad en profesionales de Enfermería durante la lucha contra COVID-19, Sindrome Respiratorio Agudo Grave (SARS) y Sindrome Respiratorio de Oriente Medio (MERS). Método: revisión de alcance seguida de meta-análisis, realizada en las siguientes fuentes de información: BVS, EMBASE, PUBMED, CINAHL, PsycINFo, SCOPUS y Web of Science. El protocolo de revisión está registrado en International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews con número CRD42020192918. Los datos se analizaron y sintetizaron en forma narrativa. Resultados: se incluyó un total de 31 estudios en esta revisión; de ellos, 12 fueron incluidos en el meta-análisis. Los profesionales de Enfermería presentaron índices de ansiedad más elevados que los demás profesionales de salud. En las intervenciones para el manejo de la ansiedad, se destacan