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ArticleF1000Research2024

The Dilemmas, Distresses, and Rewards Experienced by Nurses Working in COVID-19 Wards: A Qualitative Study.

Asako Matsuura, Shin-Ichiro Sasahara, Hirokazu Tachikawa, Keiko Wataya, Masana Ujihara, Yoshitaka Kawashima, Sho Takahashi, Kei Muroi, Shotaro Doki, Daisuke Hori and 2 more

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Asako MatsuuraFaculty of Health Science, Toho University, Funabashi, Chiba, Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2929-800X
Shin-Ichiro SasaharaInstitute of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.
Hirokazu TachikawaInstitute of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8809-3472
Keiko WatayaGraduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.
Masana UjiharaGraduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.
Yoshitaka KawashimaSchool of Arts and Letters, Meiji University, Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan.
Sho TakahashiInstitute of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.
Kei MuroiInstitute of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6752-4648
Shotaro DokiInstitute of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.
Daisuke HoriInstitute of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.
Tsukasa TakahashiInstitute of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.
Ichiyo MatsuzakiInstitute of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.

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Abstract

Background: During the COVID-19 pandemic, nurses have confronted the dual challenge of exposure to infection and the duty to provide patient care, leading to certain moral dilemmas. This study aims to investigate the dilemmas, occupational and psychological distresses and professional rewards experienced by nurses working in COVID-19 wards and explore their nature and how they are connected. Methods: This qualitative descriptive utilized semi-structured interviews with nurses who worked in COVID-19 wards. The study spanned from January 2022 to March 2023. Qualitative content analysis was applied to analyze interview transcripts. Results: Twelve nurses (8 women, 4 men) with 4 to 21 years of experience participated. Six participants held managerial positions (three head nurses and three deputy head nurses), alongside six staff nurses. Analysis revealed that nurses experienced significant conflicts related to the risk of infection at work, role execution, organizational challenges, and interpersonal relationships. Concurrently, they reported substantial rewards in their work and in building connections with others. Conclusions: Nurses in COVID-19 wards experienced considerable distress related to COVID-19-related job challenges. Leading to feeling of organizational mistrust. However this demanding environment also provided a renewed sense of job fulfillment, particularly from new interactions. These findings are highlight the dilemmas faced by healthcare professionals in balancing the inherent occupational distress with professional rewards.

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COVID-19NursesNursing Staff, HospitalOccupational StressRewardAdultFemaleHumansJob SatisfactionMaleMiddle AgedPandemicsQualitative ResearchSARS-CoV-2COVID-19DilemmaDistressNurseRewards

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PMCPMC12477463

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