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ArticleBMJ open2023

Reflections of nurses in the fight against COVID-19 in Hubei: a qualitative study.

Zhi Xiaoxu, Yalou Pu, Xiaoli Li, Yun Zhao, Shuqin Zhu, Niu Niu, Jingfang Zuo, Aifeng Meng, Lichi Chiang

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Zhi XiaoxuJiangsu Cancer Hospital, Nanjing, China.ORCID 0000-0002-0326-2159
Yalou PuSuzhou Vocational Health College, Suzhou, China.
Xiaoli LiZhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.
Yun ZhaoJiangsu Cancer Hospital, Nanjing, China.
Shuqin ZhuOncology Nursing Branch of Nursing Research Center, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
Niu NiuJiangsu Cancer Hospital, Nanjing, China.
Jingfang ZuoJiangsu Cancer Hospital, Nanjing, China.
Aifeng MengJiangsu Cancer Hospital, Nanjing, China hulibuky@163.com.ORCID 0000-0003-3757-9354
Lichi ChiangChina Medical University, Taichung, China.ORCID 0000-0002-6383-7495

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objectivesTo explore the reflections and experiences of nurses who were deployed to the frontline to combat COVID-19 in Wuhan, China. In order to gain insights that can be useful in developing cultivating positive professional values and attitudes towards future public health emergencies.

designQualitative study using semistructured interviews. Data were transcribed and analysed using the Colaizzi's 7-step method. The study is reported in accordance with the consolidated Standards for Reporting Qualitative Research.

settingTelephonic interviews with nine participants who were deployed from Nanjing to Hubei Province for the fight against COVID-19.

participantsOf 11 volunteer nurses deployed to Hubei Province for the fight against COVID-19, two nurses did not finish the interview because of their working hours. The remaining nine were recruited through purposive sampling using the following criteria: nurses who were deployed at the first stage and those who verbally agreed and signed an informed consent form to participate in the study.

resultsThree thematic categories and subthemes that were identified from the analysis were as follows: (1) 'Assertive attitude to fight against the pandemic', included three subthemes: 'Inner calling towards professional accountability for saving lives', 'Extrinsic support that facilitates the commitment to the nursing profession' and 'Holistic value ascribed to the nursing profession'. (2) 'Challenges associated with the anti-pandemic mission', included 'overcoming challenges around the strict requirements for personal protection' and 'Fear and uncertainty over the rapid progression of the disease'. (3) 'Unbearable heaviness and lightness of being a nurse', with two subthemes: 'the heavy crown of the anti-pandemic hero' and 'eternal reverence without regrets'.

conclusionsAs reflected by the nurses on frontline combating COVID-19, it was necessary to inculcate professional nursing values in them, as only their dedication and selflessness could improve humanity's chances against the disease.

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COVID-19ChinaEmotionsFearHumansQualitative ResearchCOVID-19nursequalitative studyreflection

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PMCPMC10551991

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