A phenomenological study of the lived experience of nurses in the battle of COVID-19.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Roles and responsibilities of nurses are crucial in the battle of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), but nursing duties also put them at risk for infections.

Purpose

The purpose of this study was to explore the lived experience of nurses in combatting COVID-19 in Belitung, Indonesia.

Methods

This study employed a phenomenological study design. Online interviews and chatting were conducted among 17 clinical nurses who were purposively selected from March to June 2020. Data were audio-recorded, transcribed, and validated among researchers. The thematic approach was used for data analysis.

Findings

Seven themes emerged (1) feeling "nano-nano", (2) lack of N95 masks, (3) we are just pawns, (4) being rejected, (5) please do not spread our identity, (6)

SUBMITTER: Gunawan J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7862896 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul-Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature