Organizational interventions and strategies for COVID-19 pandemic management in acute care setting: A qualitative interview study with nurse leaders in German hospitals.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The rapid spread of SARS-CoV-2 in 2020 exposed unprepared healthcare systems worldwide. In Germany, acute care hospitals faced significant challenges, particularly in organizing adequate personal protective equipment, managing high mortality rates, and accommodating extended hospitalization of patients with COVID-19.

Objective

This study aimed to explore the perspectives of nurse leaders on organizational interventions and strategies implemented in hospitals to address pandemic-associated challenges and derive knowledge for future crises.

Design

A qualitative descriptive study was conducted between July 2022 and June 2023, utilizing semi-structured interviews with nurse leaders across different management levels (strategic, middle, and operative management)

SUBMITTER: Zink M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12104714 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature