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ABSTRACT: Objectives
This study aims to investigate the post-traumatic growth of emergency nurses (ENs) in Shanghai, China, in 2022 following the COVID-19 pandemic.Design
A phenomenological qualitative research approach was employed, with 17 ENs being interviewed between July and August 2022. Data collection was conducted through semistructured, in-depth interviews, and data analysis was carried out using the Colaizzi's seven-step analysis method.Setting
A third-level hospital in Shanghai.Participants
A total of 17 ENs were interviewed through face-to-face, semistructured, in-depth interviews.Results
Three main themes and eight subthemes were extracted from the data: (a) stress, (b) restructuring and (c) growth.Conclusion
Significant stress was imposed on ENs by the Shanghai COVID-19 pandemic, but cognitive restructuring was successfully undergone by them, leading to the experience of growth. It is recommended that post-traumatic growth levels be enhanced through professional psychological counselling and tailored support measures for different stages.
SUBMITTER: Jiang J
PROVIDER: S-EPMC10882300 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Jiang Jinxia J Liu Yue Y Han Peng P Zhang Pengjia P Shao Haiyan H Dai Zhenjuan Z Zhuang Yugang Y
BMJ open 20240221 2
<h4>Objectives</h4>This study aims to investigate the post-traumatic growth of emergency nurses (ENs) in Shanghai, China, in 2022 following the COVID-19 pandemic.<h4>Design</h4>A phenomenological qualitative research approach was employed, with 17 ENs being interviewed between July and August 2022. Data collection was conducted through semistructured, in-depth interviews, and data analysis was carried out using the Colaizzi's seven-step analysis method.<h4>Setting</h4>A third-level hospital in S ...[more]