@misc{10481/98074,
year = {2024},
month = {12},
url = {https://hdl.handle.net/10481/98074},
abstract = {Background/Objectives: The COVID-19 pandemic has put nurses under extreme pressure,
especially affecting them by significantly increasing their workload and compromising their wellbeing.
The lack of balance between work and personal life has caused greater stress and burnout in
these professionals, deteriorating their quality of life and the care they provide. This study aims to
synthesize the scientific evidence on the relationship between work–family balance and the perceived
quality of life of nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: A scoping review was carried
out based on the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology, following the PRISMA-ScR guidelines in the
PubMed, CINAHL, SCOPUS, WOS, Cochrane Library, and PsycINFO databases. The quality of
the articles was assessed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT). Results: Five studies
involving 1641 nurses from Spain, India, Jordan, South Korea, and Turkey focused on three key areas:
(1) work–life balance, (2) quality of life, and (3) factors associated with quality of life during the
COVID-19 pandemic. Conclusions: The pandemic exacerbated pre-existing challenges related to
work–life balance and quality of life, particularly for nurses with rigid and extended work hours,
increasing stress and negatively impacting their well-being. The study emphasizes the need for
flexible labor policies, psychological support, and strong social networks to prevent burnout and
improve nurses’ quality of life.},
publisher = {MDPI},
title = {Impact of Work–Family Balance on Nurses’ Perceived Quality of Life During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Scoping Review},
doi = {10.3390/nursrep14040294},
author = {Antolí Jover, Ana María and Gázquez López, María and Brieba del Río, Pascual and Pérez Morente, María Ángeles and Martín Salvador, Adelina and Alvarez Serrano, Maria Adelaida},
}