Alone on an Island: Experiences and Needs of Intensive Care Unit Nurses During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Focused Ethnography.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To understand the needs and experiences of ICU nurses during COVID-19.

Design

A qualitative approach utilising focused ethnography was employed in this study.

Methods

Nurses working in adult ICUs and who had taken care of COVID-19 patients during the pandemic were recruited using purposive sampling. Data collection took place through semi-structured interviews conducted online via Zoom, and demographic data was collected using a REDCap survey. Interviews were analysed using a systematic approach as proposed by Roper and Shapira.

Results

Three overarching themes were identified: (a) navigating constantly changing landscape; (b) facing unique challenges and stressors and (c) experiencing the impact of COVID-19. The changes included changes in policies, patien

SUBMITTER: Xavier T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12586349 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature