Moral injury, nurse well-being, resilience in nurses during COVID-19

Editor's Note

This study led by nurse researchers from Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, finds an association between working during the COVID-19 pandemic and moral injury, well-being, and resilience among staff nurses and nurse leaders.

An electronic survey was sent to 676 RNs practicing in Ohio. Results showed a significant association between moral injury and negative well-being, and they showed a negative association between moral injury and resilience. Differences were found between staff nurses and nurse leaders.

The researchers say this is the first study relating moral injury, resilience, and well being in nurses and nurse leaders/managers during the COVID-19 pandemic.