Confusions and responses of managerial public health nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan.
Public Health Nurs
; 39(1): 161-169, 2022 01.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
This study aimed to elucidate the experiences of public health nurses (PHNs) in Japan during the first wave of COVID-19. DESIGN AND SAMPLE Twelve PHNs in charge of responding to COVID-19 in X-city within Tokyo metropolis in Japan participated in this case study. MEASUREMENTS Data were collected through self-administered questionnaires and semi-structured interviews on PHNs' experiences from January 2020 to May 2020.RESULTS:
Initially, only infectious disease control division (IDCD) PHNs experienced confusion due to the rapidly increased workload. Managerial PHNs attempted to explain the need for a dispatch system for the IDCD, using available statistical data from other managerial members, within one's maximum understanding of this unprecedented situation. Without having a clear and forward-looking understanding regarding the purpose and reasons for dispatching, some dispatched PHNs had concerns and frustrations; they did not view the COVID-19 pandemic as a disaster. In the never-ending, exhausting work, PHNs managed to modify the provision of conventional services to residents.CONCLUSIONS:
Despite experiencing confusion, PHNs worked to continuously provide community services, re-considering the meaning of public health nursing. Prioritizing the work and shifting tasks to other professionals at an early stage of the pandemic may prevent organizational dysfunction.Palavras-chave
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Enfermeiros de Saúde Pública
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COVID-19
Tipo de estudo:
Qualitative_research
Limite:
Humans
País como assunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2022
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Article