Nurse leaders’ appraisal of work-organizational interventions during COVID-19: an interview study in German hospitals and long-term care facilities
Maria Zink, Annika Hofmann, Johannes Wendsche, Marlen Melzer · 2026
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Maria Zink and colleagues interviewed nurse leaders in Germany on pandemic workplace changes in 2026. COVID-19 forced fast reorganization in hospitals and long-term care homes. Nurse leaders drove much of that change, so the team asked which changes they judged a success and why.
Fifty-three leaders across management levels in Saxony took part, with added organizational data. Leaders rated thirty-six of fifty-one changes as successful. Wins clustered in infection control, staff scheduling, and teamwork. Good collaboration, leader backing, and staff drive aided success. Barriers included staff shortages, weak infrastructure, and mental strain. Staff acceptance tracked closely with rated success. The lessons may help build tougher care systems.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Maria Zink, Annika Hofmann, Johannes Wendsche, Marlen Melzer |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 67 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |