{"title":"Experiences of Nurses Caring of patients during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study","authors":"M. Pazokian, Qasem Mehralian, Farzane Khalandi","doi":"10.22038/EBCJ.2021.54131.2423","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"Background: Nurses are at the forefront of dealing with patients and providing them with many services during Covid-19 pandemic and the most work stress is directed to this high-risk group. Aim: The current study aims to investigate nurses who have experienced COVID-19 patient care. Method: Eighteen participants were purposefully selected and participated into this qualitative study by using a conventional content analysis method. Data were obtained through semi-structured interviews. Participants included Nurses working in the Covid-19 wards of educational hospitals of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences where considered as hospitalization center for these patients. Purposive sampling continued from 25 June to 9 September of 2020 until the data were completed. The data were analyzed based on Graneheim and Landman’s approach by MAXQDA 10 software. Results: The results of the data had two categories, Organizational Structure Challenges with five subcategories (high workload, deficiency in management, lack of facilities and equipment, irregularity and financial motivation) and care difficulty with four subcategories (psychological concern, recovery and treatment, insufficient care training programs and personal self-protection). Implications for Practice: Considering the position of nursing and expressing their views on the care of patients with Covid-19 can be an important step to improve the management care in these conditions.","PeriodicalId":37304,"journal":{"name":"Evidence Based Care Journal","volume":"12 1","pages":"17-24"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0000,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"4","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"Evidence Based Care Journal","FirstCategoryId":"1085","ListUrlMain":"https://doi.org/10.22038/EBCJ.2021.54131.2423","RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":null,"ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"","PubModel":"","JCR":"Q3","JCRName":"Medicine","Score":null,"Total":0}
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Abstract
Background: Nurses are at the forefront of dealing with patients and providing them with many services during Covid-19 pandemic and the most work stress is directed to this high-risk group. Aim: The current study aims to investigate nurses who have experienced COVID-19 patient care. Method: Eighteen participants were purposefully selected and participated into this qualitative study by using a conventional content analysis method. Data were obtained through semi-structured interviews. Participants included Nurses working in the Covid-19 wards of educational hospitals of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences where considered as hospitalization center for these patients. Purposive sampling continued from 25 June to 9 September of 2020 until the data were completed. The data were analyzed based on Graneheim and Landman’s approach by MAXQDA 10 software. Results: The results of the data had two categories, Organizational Structure Challenges with five subcategories (high workload, deficiency in management, lack of facilities and equipment, irregularity and financial motivation) and care difficulty with four subcategories (psychological concern, recovery and treatment, insufficient care training programs and personal self-protection). Implications for Practice: Considering the position of nursing and expressing their views on the care of patients with Covid-19 can be an important step to improve the management care in these conditions.
背景:在2019冠状病毒病大流行期间,护士处于与患者打交道并为其提供许多服务的最前线,这一高危人群面临的工作压力最大。目的:本研究旨在调查经历过COVID-19患者护理的护士。方法:有目的地选择18名受试者,采用常规的内容分析法进行定性研究。数据通过半结构化访谈获得。参与者包括在沙希德·贝赫什蒂医科大学教育医院Covid-19病房工作的护士,该医院被认为是这些患者的住院中心。从2020年6月25日至9月9日继续进行有目的抽样,直到数据完成。根据Graneheim and Landman的方法,使用MAXQDA 10软件对数据进行分析。结果:数据结果分为两类,组织结构挑战(工作量大、管理不足、设施设备缺乏、不规范和财务动机)和护理困难(心理担忧、康复与治疗、护理培训计划不足和个人自我保护)。对实践的启示:考虑护理人员的立场并表达他们对Covid-19患者护理的看法是改善这些情况下管理护理的重要一步。
期刊介绍:
The Evidence Based Care Journal (EBCJ) is an international, peer reviewed, scientific journal that seeks to promote the development and exchange of knowledge that is directly relevant to all spheres of patient care. The primary aim is to promote a high standard of clinically related scholarship which advances and supports patient care in practice. The Journal also aims to promote the international exchange of ideas and experience that draws from the different cultures in which practice takes place. Further, EBCJ seeks to enrich insight into clinical needs and the implications for patient care intervention and models of service delivery. Emphasis is placed on clinical practicality of research findings and strength of study design. EBCJ is essential reading for anyone involved in healthcare professions, whether clinicians, researchers, educators, managers, policy makers, or students. Contributions are welcomed from other health professionals on issues that have a direct impact on patient care.