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ArticleClinics and practice2023

The Psychological and Professional Burden Experienced by Nurses Who Worked in COVID-19 Clinics during the Pandemic: A Content Analysis.

Areti Stavropoulou, Maria Prasianaki, Dimitris Papageorgiou, Evridiki Kaba, Evdokia Misouridou, Chrysoula Dafogianni, Georgia Gerogianni, Martha Kelesi

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Areti StavropoulouDepartment of Nursing, Faculty of Health and Care Sciences, University of West Attica, Ag. Spyridonos Str., 122 43 Athens, Greece.ORCID 0000-0002-8616-3884
Maria PrasianakiDepartment of Nursing, Faculty of Health and Care Sciences, University of West Attica, Ag. Spyridonos Str., 122 43 Athens, Greece.
Dimitris PapageorgiouDepartment of Nursing, Faculty of Health and Care Sciences, University of West Attica, Ag. Spyridonos Str., 122 43 Athens, Greece.ORCID 0000-0003-3677-4772
Evridiki KabaDepartment of Nursing, Faculty of Health and Care Sciences, University of West Attica, Ag. Spyridonos Str., 122 43 Athens, Greece.ORCID 0000-0001-8253-6551
Evdokia MisouridouDepartment of Nursing, Faculty of Health and Care Sciences, University of West Attica, Ag. Spyridonos Str., 122 43 Athens, Greece.ORCID 0000-0002-0401-1749
Chrysoula DafogianniDepartment of Nursing, Faculty of Health and Care Sciences, University of West Attica, Ag. Spyridonos Str., 122 43 Athens, Greece.
Georgia GerogianniDepartment of Nursing, Faculty of Health and Care Sciences, University of West Attica, Ag. Spyridonos Str., 122 43 Athens, Greece.
Martha KelesiDepartment of Nursing, Faculty of Health and Care Sciences, University of West Attica, Ag. Spyridonos Str., 122 43 Athens, Greece.ORCID 0000-0003-0292-7005

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Abstract

introductionSince the beginning of the pandemic, nurses have played a key role in providing care for COVID-19 patients. Infection risk and fear, use of personal protective equipment, and social isolation were related to high levels of stress and extreme psychological drain among front-line healthcare providers.

aimThe aim of this study was to explore how front-line nurses experienced psychological and professional burdens during the coronavirus outbreak. MATERIAL AND

methodsThe study used a qualitative research design. Semi-structured interviews were applied as the method of data collection. Ten nurses from COVID-19 wards and units of two general public hospitals participated in the study. A content analysis approach was employed to analyze the data.

resultsData analysis revealed two main categories, namely: (A) front-line experience "From fear to empowerment", and (B) caring and management "From powerlessness to adaptation". Eight sub-categories were developed and included within the corresponding main categories. The study's findings demonstrated that the pandemic caused significant psychological and professional strain on front-line nurses, with feelings of fear, anxiety, and uncertainty predominating. Nonetheless, the process of adaptation and adjustment brought about sentiments of self-actualization and empowerment.

conclusionsA thorough understanding of the psychological and professional burden experienced by the front-line nurses is crucial to ensure that nurses receive appropriate support and that quality care is sustained under highly demanding healthcare conditions.

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content analysisCOVID-19nursesnurses’ experiencesnursing careprofessional burdenpsychological burden

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PMCPMC10037639

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