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Nurses' safety-related organisational challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative study.
Shahmari, Mehraban; Nayeri, Nahid Dehghan; Palese, Alvisa; Manookian, Arpi.
  • Shahmari M; Department of Medical-Surgical, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran and USERN CARE (TUMS) Office, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
  • Nayeri ND; Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
  • Palese A; Department of Medical Sciences, University of Udine, Udine, Italy.
  • Manookian A; Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Int Nurs Rev ; 70(1): 18-27, 2023 Mar.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2280771
ABSTRACT

AIM:

To explore nurses' perspectives on and experiences of safety-related organisational challenges during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak by Iranian nurses.

BACKGROUND:

In different clinical contexts, nurses face numerous organisational challenges threatening their safety because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

INTRODUCTION:

Exploring nurses' perceptions towards safety-oriented organisational challenges might inform nurse managers, healthcare managers, educators and policymakers on the priorities that should be considered to increase organisations' readiness and safety.

METHODS:

This qualitative descriptive study is reported according to the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research guidelines. Through purposeful sampling, 19 participants were involved. The research data were collected from March to August 2021 by conducting semi-structured interviews that were analysed through the content analysis approach.

FINDINGS:

Three organisation-related safety challenges experienced were related to (1) human resource, (2) educational and (3) workforce protection issues.

DISCUSSION:

Nurses experienced several safety issues related to the complexity faced by the health care organisations during the pandemic, exacerbated by previous frailties of the nursing system.

CONCLUSION:

The three challenges that emerged might be considered a priority in building pandemic plans, transforming the experiences of nurses as a source of learning for all, capitalising on their suggestions and rendering healthcare facilities ready to deal safely with future crises. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING AND HEALTH POLICY Adopting appropriate measures to decrease human resource issues and that related to education, and promoting workforce health protection, are both recommended to improve nurses' work environment and satisfy their safety needs.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 / Nurse Administrators / Nurses Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: Int Nurs Rev Year: 2023 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Inr.12811

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 / Nurse Administrators / Nurses Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: Int Nurs Rev Year: 2023 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Inr.12811