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Nurses' duty to care during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional survey.
Shin, Hyerine; Kim, Kyung Hee; Kim, Ji-Su; Kwak, Yeun-Hee.
  • Shin H; Department of Nursing, Chung-Ang University, 84 Heukseok-ro Dongjak-Gu, 06974, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
  • Kim KH; Department of Nursing, Chung-Ang University, 84 Heukseok-ro Dongjak-Gu, 06974, Seoul, Republic of Korea. kyung@cau.ac.kr.
  • Kim JS; Department of Nursing, Chung-Ang University, 84 Heukseok-ro Dongjak-Gu, 06974, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
  • Kwak YH; Department of Nursing, Chung-Ang University, 84 Heukseok-ro Dongjak-Gu, 06974, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
BMC Nurs ; 21(1): 293, 2022 Nov 02.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2098338
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

Despite the increased demand for nurses worldwide, discussion of nurses' duty to care is lacking. This study aimed to examine nurses' duty to care during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and to identify the influencing factors.

METHODS:

This was a cross-sectional descriptive research study that used a structured online questionnaire. Registered Korean nurses answered a demographic questionnaire and the Nash Duty to Care Scale.

RESULTS:

Age and employment at tertiary hospitals increased nurses' duty to care. Male sex, a highly educated status, and employment at tertiary hospitals increased the perceived risk. Male sex and employment at tertiary or general hospitals increased confidence in the employer, while a high level of education and a longer total clinical career decreased the same. Age and a higher monthly wage increased perceived obligation. Age, lack of religious beliefs, and clinical experience of 3-7 years increased professional preparedness.

CONCLUSION:

Without enough nursing manpower, the disaster response system could prove to be inefficient. Considering that adequate nurse staffing is essential in disaster management, it is crucial to ensure that nurses have a will to provide care in the case of disaster. In the future, a more active discussion on nurses' duty to care and additional research on factors that may hinder and facilitate the same are needed.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Language: English Journal: BMC Nurs Year: 2022 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Language: English Journal: BMC Nurs Year: 2022 Document Type: Article