A qualitative study of the first batch of medical assistance team's first-hand experience in supporting the nursing homes in Wuhan against COVID-19.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has global impact, Wuhan in Hubei province is a high-risk area. And the older people in nursing homes are the most susceptible group to COVID-19. The aim of this study was to describe the practice and experience of the first-line medical team, to provide insights of coping with COVID-19 in China.

Method

This qualitative study used a descriptive phenomenological design to describe the experience of medical staff supported the nursing homes in Wuhan fighting against COVID-19. Unstructured interviews via online video were conducted with seven medical staffs who supported the nursing homes in Wuhan. Data were analyzed using content analysis in five main themes: for nursing homes, we interviewed the difficulties faced

SUBMITTER: Yang XF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8049312 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature