A phenomenological study of the lived experience of nurses in the battle of COVID-19.
Nurs Outlook
; 69(4): 652-659, 2021.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1068994
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Roles and responsibilities of nurses are crucial in the battle of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), but nursing duties also put them at risk for infections.PURPOSE:
The purpose of this study was to explore the lived experience of nurses in combatting COVID-19 in Belitung, Indonesia.METHODS:
This study employed a phenomenological study design. Online interviews and chatting were conducted among 17 clinical nurses who were purposively selected from March to June 2020. Data were audio-recorded, transcribed, and validated among researchers. The thematic approach was used for data analysis.FINDINGS:
Seven themes emerged (1) feeling "nano-nano", (2) lack of N95 masks, (3) we are just pawns, (4) being rejected, (5) please do not spread our identity, (6) we miss home, and (7) feeling betrayed by regulation.DISCUSSION:
Findings of this study should be used by government agencies, nurses, and the general population in combatting COVID-19.Keywords
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Stress, Psychological
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Quarantine
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Personal Protective Equipment
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COVID-19
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Nurses
Type of study:
Prognostic study
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Qualitative research
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Nurs Outlook
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
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