Coping and growing in dilemma: Clinical work experience of front-line nurses in Wuhan during the early stage of COVID-19 epidemic.
Jpn J Nurs Sci
; 18(4): e12428, 2021 Oct.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1225674
ABSTRACT
AIM:
To deeply explore the experience of front-line nurses who participated in rescuing Wuhan during the early stage of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) epidemic.METHODS:
Using a descriptive qualitative design, individual semi-structured interviews were conducted between February 25 and March 5, 2020. A conventional content analysis method was used in data analysis to extract themes and sub-themes.RESULTS:
Six themes emerged after dataanalysis:
(a) worries and stress during rescue; (b) difficulties encountered during rescue; (c) experience of team work; (d) experience of interaction with COVID-19 patients; (e) experience of logistic support and widespread concern; and (f) value and significance of the experience.CONCLUSIONS:
Nurses took on difficult missions in the rescue and played an irreplaceable role. They experienced remarkable psychological changes over the intensive work. It was necessary to understand the feelings and problems of the nurses so as to establish a healthcare system that can protect medical staff effectively in future disasters.Keywords
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Epidemics
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COVID-19
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Nurses
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Qualitative research
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Jpn J Nurs Sci
Journal subject:
Nursing
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Jjns.12428
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