The double burden of stressful life events among professional nurses: public mass shootings during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study explores nurses' experiences amid the dual challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and public mass shootings, highlighting the emotional and professional strains they faced while providing care in crisis situations.

Methods

This qualitative study used semi-structured, in-depth interviews with a sample of 16 nurses caring for patients who were either injured during a public mass shooting or were infected with COVID-19. The participants were selected through purposeful sampling. Thematic analysis was undertaken, and themes derived from structural understanding illuminated nurses' perceptions of patient care during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Results

Qualitative data analysis revealed five main themes: stressful life events, flashbulb memories, service-orien

SUBMITTER: Imkome EU 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12086904 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature