Through the eyes of nurses: a content analysis of nurses' experiences in caring for COVID-19 patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In the current global climate, the nursing staff has placed a significant emphasis on developing effective self-protection strategies and implementing measures to prevent the transmission of infectious diseases, with a particular focus on the highly communicable COVID-19 virus. Ensuring the safety and well-being of both healthcare providers and patients has made it imperative to incorporate this aspect into healthcare provision.

Objective

The study aimed to describe the experiences of nurses in providing care for patients infected with COVID-19.

Methodology

This qualitative content analysis study, following COREQ guidelines, involved 18 nurses who were taking care of COVID-19 patients at Shahid Mohamadi Hospital, a general hospital in Bandar Abbas, Hormozga

SUBMITTER: Broujeni RB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10647166 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature