THE FUNDAMENTAL ROLE OF NURSING IN COPING WITH ANXIETY AMONG ADOLESCENTS (10-19 YEARS) IN THE POST-COVID CONTEXT: A COMPREHENSIVE AND INTEGRATIVE REVIEW

Abstract

Introduction: The Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated the mental health challenges faced by adolescents, increasing the need for effective interventions. Justification: Nursing plays a fundamental role in promoting adolescent mental health, requiring a deeper understanding of its post-Covid-19 interventions. Objective: To conduct a comprehensive and integrative review to investigate the role of nursing in addressing anxiety among adolescents in the post-Covid-19 context. Methodology: An integrative review will be conducted, with a systematic literature search, defined inclusion/exclusion criteria, and systematic analysis of results. Results: The review will highlight effective nursing interventions to reduce anxiety among adolescents post-Covid-19, with practical and policy implications. Discussions: Discussions will be presented on trends, gaps in the literature, and challenges faced by nursing professionals in adolescent mental health care. Conclusions: The conclusions will provide important insights for healthcare professionals, educators, policymakers, and parents, emphasizing the importance of nursing in promoting adolescent mental health in the post-Covid-19 context and identifying areas for future research and interventions.