The roles of community health nurses for older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic in Northeastern Thailand: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Community health nurses play an important role in primary health care service, especially during the spread of COVID-19. This study aimed to describe the work and activities of community health nurses focusing on the care of older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic in Northeastern Thailand.

Method

This was a qualitative research study. The methods, including observation, in-depth interview, secondary data, and focus group discussion, were employed to obtain data from 46 key informants. The process started from February to August 2022 in northeastern Thailand. Data were analyzed using content analysis.

Results

The results of this study were organized into 3 main themes focusing on 1) Community health nurses' role for older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic

SUBMITTER: Yodsuban P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9792194 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature