ArticleJournal of advanced nursing2022
The context, contribution and consequences of addressing the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative exploration of executive nurses' perspectives.
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- Health-care leaders' experiences of the competencies required for crisis management during COVID-19: a systematic review of qualitative studies.Leadership in health services (Bradford, England) · 2023Pooled it
- Nurse Managers' Experiences and Competency Requirements in the Care of Patients with Emerging Infectious Diseases: A Meta-Synthesis.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Essential competencies required of nurse managers in times of COVID-19: A scoping review.International nursing review · 2025Article
- Leading through the COVID-19 pandemic: Experiences of UK Executive Nurse Directors.Journal of advanced nursing · 2025Article
- Silver Linings: A principle-based concept analysis examining the emergence of positive changes that accompany adversity.International journal of nursing studies advances · 2024Review
- Multidisciplinary First-Line Healthcare Leaders' Roles and Experiences During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Ontario Canada.The Canadian journal of nursing research = Revue canadienne de recherche en sciences infirmieres · 2024Article
- Gratitude interventions to improve wellbeing and resilience of graduate nurses transitioning to practice: A scoping review.International journal of nursing studies advances · 2024Article
- Exploring the impact of the COVID-19 environment on nursing delivery of family-centred care in a paediatric hospital.Journal of advanced nursing · 2023Article
- Providing End-of-Life Care to COVID-19 Patients: The Lived Experiences of ICU Nurses in the Philippines.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- The context, contribution and consequences of addressing the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative exploration of executive nurses' perspectives.Journal of advanced nursing · 2022Article
- Reflections on nursing research focusing on the COVID-19 pandemic.Journal of advanced nursing · 2022Article
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Abstract
aimsTo explore (1) the context in which nursing executives were working, (2) nursing's contribution to the healthcare response and (3) the impact from delivering healthcare in response to the pandemic.
designRetrospective, constructivist qualitative study.
methodsIndividual interviews using a semi-structured interview guide were conducted between 12 February and 29 March 2021. Participants were purposively sampled from the Victorian Metropolitan Executive Directors of Nursing and Midwifery Group, based in Melbourne, Victoria the epi-centre of COVID-19 in Australia during 2020. All members were invited; 14/16 executive-level nurse leaders were participated. Individual interviews were recorded with participant consent, transcribed and analysed using thematic analysis.
resultsFour inter-related themes (with sub-themes) were identified: (1) rapid, relentless action required (preparation insufficient, extensive information and communication flow, expanded working relationships, constant change, organizational barriers removed); (2) multi-faceted contribution (leadership activities, flexible work approach, knowledge development and dissemination, new models of care, workforce numbers); (3) unintended consequences (negative experiences, mix of emotions, difficult conditions, negative outcomes for executives and workforce) and (4) silver linings (expanded ways of working, new opportunities, strengthened clinical practice, deepened working relationships).
conclusionResponding to the COIVD-19 health crisis required substantial effort, but historical and industrial limits on nursing practice were removed. With minimal information and constantly changing circumstances, nursing executives spearheaded change with leadership skills including a flexible approach, courageous decision-making and taking calculated risks. Opportunities for innovative work practices were taken, with nursing leading policy development and delivery of care models in new and established healthcare settings, supporting patient and staff safety. IMPACT: Nursing comprises the majority of the healthcare workforce, placing executive nurse leaders in a key role for healthcare responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nursing's contribution was multi-faceted, and advantages gained for nursing practice must be maintained and leveraged. Recommendations for how nursing can contribute to current and future widespread health emergencies are provided.
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