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Nurse-patient interaction during the Covid-19 pandemic: Creating and maintaining an interactive space for care.
Petry, Heidi; Pelzelmayer, Katharina; Ernst, Jutta; Thuerlimann, Eva; Naef, Rahel.
  • Petry H; Center of Clinical Nursing Science, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
  • Pelzelmayer K; Careum School of Applied Sciences in Health, Zurich, Switzerland.
  • Ernst J; Center of Clinical Nursing Science, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
  • Thuerlimann E; Institute for Implementation Science in Health Care, Faculty of Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
  • Naef R; Center of Clinical Nursing Science, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
J Adv Nurs ; 2022 Nov 07.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2244199
ABSTRACT

AIMS:

To explore nurse-patient interactions during the Covid-19 pandemic from both nurses' and patients' perspectives.

DESIGN:

Qualitative study using constructive grounded theory.

METHODS:

A total of 34 patients and 49 nurses from acute and home care settings participated in individual or focus group interviews between December 2020 and May 2021. Data were analysed by a team of researchers using coding, memo-writing, theoretical sampling and constant comparison and integration.

RESULTS:

We identified the creation and maintenance of an interactive space as the main social process. This interactive space was shaped by the care context and the course of the pandemic. For nurses, four factors were key, namely protecting oneself and others, navigating communication barriers, adapting nursing actions to the evolving situation, and providing emotional care work. Patients experienced attentive caring relationships with nurses and felt that, for the most part, their individual needs had been met despite the pandemic challenges.

CONCLUSION:

Nurses and patients created an interactive space in which they were able to provide and receive the necessary care. Maintaining the interactive space was often challenging, and required an intentional effort by nurses, particularly in acute care settings. The findings illustrate that nurses ensured the provision of necessary care even during a public health crisis, thereby enabling patient access to good quality care. IMPACT Nurse-patient relationships are important for effective, person-centred care delivery. Despite the pandemic challenges, nurses managed to uphold their caring imperative and ensure quality care. Findings provide further insights on the importance of nurse-patient interaction in maintaining quality care. They inform models of nursing care delivery and strategies to support quality care during public health crises.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Prognostic study / Qualitative research Language: English Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Jan.15486

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Prognostic study / Qualitative research Language: English Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Jan.15486