The Psychological and Professional Burden Experienced by Nurses Who Worked in COVID-19 Clinics during the Pandemic: A Content Analysis.
Clin Pract
; 13(2): 422-434, 2023 Mar 09.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2282469
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Since the beginning of the pandemic, nurses have played a key role in providing care for COVID-19 patients. Infection risk and fear, use of personal protective equipment, and social isolation were related to high levels of stress and extreme psychological drain among front-line healthcare providers.AIM:
The aim of this study was to explore how front-line nurses experienced psychological and professional burdens during the coronavirus outbreak. MATERIAL ANDMETHODS:
The study used a qualitative research design. Semi-structured interviews were applied as the method of data collection. Ten nurses from COVID-19 wards and units of two general public hospitals participated in the study. A content analysis approach was employed to analyze the data.RESULTS:
Data analysis revealed two main categories, namely (A) front-line experience "From fear to empowerment", and (B) caring and management "From powerlessness to adaptation". Eight sub-categories were developed and included within the corresponding main categories. The study's findings demonstrated that the pandemic caused significant psychological and professional strain on front-line nurses, with feelings of fear, anxiety, and uncertainty predominating. Nonetheless, the process of adaptation and adjustment brought about sentiments of self-actualization and empowerment.CONCLUSIONS:
A thorough understanding of the psychological and professional burden experienced by the front-line nurses is crucial to ensure that nurses receive appropriate support and that quality care is sustained under highly demanding healthcare conditions.
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MEDLINE
Type of study:
Prognostic study
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Qualitative research
Language:
English
Journal:
Clin Pract
Year:
2023
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Clinpract13020038
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