'Doing the best we can': Registered Nurses' experiences and perceptions of patient safety in intensive care during COVID-19.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

To explore registered nurses' experiences of patient safety in intensive care during COVID-19.

Design

A qualitative interview study informed by constructivism.

Method

Semi-structured interviews were conducted and audio-recorded with 19 registered nurses who worked in intensive care during COVID-19 between May and July 2021. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and thematically analysed utilizing framework.

Results

Two key themes were identified. 'On a war footing'-an unprecedented situation which describes the situation nurses faced, and the actions are taken to prepare for the safe delivery of care. 'Doing the best we can'-Safe Delivery of Care which describes the ramifications of the actions taken on short- and long-term patient safety including organiza

SUBMITTER: Stayt LC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9538018 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature