The Lived Experiences of Nurses Working During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Dimens Crit Care Nurs
; 40(3): 156-163, 2021.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1165530
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Previous research on nurses during pandemics has focused on nurses working in one facility or type of unit; this study focuses on nurses caring for COVID-19 patients in a variety of units in different sites across the United States.OBJECTIVE:
The aim of this study was to understand the experiences of registered nurses working with hospitalized COVID-19 patients.METHODS:
This study used a hermeneutic phenomenology design. Semistructured interviews via telephone were conducted and then transcribed verbatim. Colaizzi's method of analysis was used. Data saturation was achieved with 14 participants.RESULTS:
Three major themes were evident. They were "the human connection," "the nursing burden," and "coping." Subthemes were identified under each major theme.DISCUSSION:
This study depicted nurses who are caring, empathetic, and resilient. They had many recommendations for fellow nurses, the public, and health care organizations.
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Adaptation, Psychological
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COVID-19
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Nursing Staff, Hospital
Type of study:
Observational study
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Qualitative research
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Country/Region as subject:
North America
Language:
English
Journal:
Dimens Crit Care Nurs
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
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