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ArticleBMC nursing2022

Explaining the challenges and adaptation strategies of nurses in caring for patients with COVID-19: a qualitative study in Iran.

Seyed Fahim Irandoost, Javad Yoosefi Lebni, Hossein Safari, Farhad Khorami, Sina Ahmadi, Goli Soofizad, Farbod Ebadi Fard Azar

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Article in BMC nursing, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 21 papers.

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7 authors at 6 institutions in 1 country.

Seyed Fahim IrandoostSocial Determinants of Health Research Center, Clinical Research Institute, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5916-477X
Javad Yoosefi LebniHealth Education and Promotion, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran. j.yousefi28@yahoo.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9612-9145
Hossein SafariHealth Promotion Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Farhad KhoramiClinical Psychology, Islamic Azad University, Kermanshah Branch, Kermanshah, Iran.
Sina AhmadiDepartment of Social Welfare Management, Social Welfare Management Research Centre, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Goli SoofizadSchool of Public Health and Safety, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Farbod Ebadi Fard AzarHealth Promotion Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Iran University of Medical Sciences · IRIslamic Azad University of Kermanshah · IRLorestan University of Medical Sciences · IRShahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences · IRUniversity of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences · IRUrmia University · IR

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundNurses, as the primary human resource in the fight against COVID-19, encounter several obstacles and concerns. As a result, the current study used a qualitative method to describe the problems and adaptation techniques of nurses caring for COVID-19 patients.

methodsThe current study used a qualitative conventional content analysis technique with 30 nurses working in COVID-19 wards in Tehran hospitals. Purposive sampling, snowball sampling, and semi-structured interviews were used to get access to participants and gather data. The data was examined using conventional qualitative content analysis and the MAXQDA-18 program. To assess the quality of study findings, Guba and Lincoln's trustworthiness criteria were fulfilled.

resultsThe data analysis revealed two main categories and sixteen subcategories: (1) experiences and challenges (lack of protective equipment, high work pressure, marginalized physical health, problems related to the use of protective equipment, being excluded, a lack of a supportive work environment, problems related to patients, psychological problems, fear, marginalized personal and family life, and the challenge of communicating with patients' families); and (2) adaptation strategies for work conditions (performing religious-spiritual activities, creating an empathetic atmosphere in the workplace, spiritualizing their work, trying to convince the family and gaining their support, and strengthening their sense of self-worth and responsibility).

conclusionNurses' working conditions can be improved by providing adequate protective equipment, a suitable work environment, and more social and financial support; paying more attention to nurses' physical and mental health; and considering appropriate communication mechanisms for nurses to communicate with their families and patients' families.

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Adaptation strategiesChallengesCoronavirusCOVID-19Nurses

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