Psychological Distress and Presenteeism During the Pandemic Period: A Quantitative Study Among Nurses From Emergency and Critical Care

Key Points

• The aim is to examine the relationship between psychological distress and presenteeism among nurses during the pandemic.
• Quantitative study design involving nurses working in emergency and critical care settings.
• Assessment of psychological distress levels among participants.
• Analysis of presenteeism rates and factors contributing to it.
• Evaluation of potential workplace interventions.
• High levels of psychological distress were associated with increased presenteeism among nurses.
• Implementation of targeted workplace interventions is suggested to reduce presenteeism.
• Findings emphasize the urgent need to support nurses' mental health during challenging periods.