Nurses experience of caring for patients with COVID-19: A phenomenological study.
Front Psychiatry
; 13: 922410, 2022.
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ABSTRACT
Introduction:
COVID-19 has impacted all dimensions of life and imposed serious threat on humankind.Background:
In Jordan, understanding how nurses experienced providing care for patients with COVID-19 offers a framework of knowledge about similar situations within the context of Arabic culture.Aim:
To explore nurses' experience with providing hands-on care to patients with active COVID-19 infection in an Arabic society.Methods:
A descriptive phenomenological study interviewed 10 nurses through a purposive sampling approach until data saturation was reached. The research site was hospital designated to receive patients with active COVID-19 infection. Semi-structured interviews were used to collect the data.Findings:
Three themes were generated from the data the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on nurses' health; unfamiliar work and social environments; and conforming to professional standards.Discussion:
There are specific risks to the physical and mental wellbeing of nurses who provide hands-on care to patients with COVID-19 in an Arabic society. Implication for nursing and health policy Health care institutions should consider establishing programs that promote nurses' wellbeing and support their productivity in a crisis. A danger pay allowance should be considered for nurses during extraordinary circumstances, such as pandemics.
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Qualitative_research
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En
Ano de publicação:
2022
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Article