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ArticleBMJ open2026

Calm after the storm; transition from crisis: Iranian nurses' experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic - a qualitative study.

Mohammad Zirak, Ali Sadeghian, Ebrahim Aliafsari Mamaghani

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Mohammad ZirakDepartment of Medical-Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Maragheh University of Medical Sciences, Maragheh, Iran.
Ali SadeghianDepartment of Medical-Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0008-2905-9790
Ebrahim Aliafsari MamaghaniDepartment of Medical-Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Maragheh University of Medical Sciences, Maragheh, Iran ealiafsari@gmail.com.

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Abstract

objectivesThe COVID-19 pandemic had significant physical and psychosocial impacts on nurses. While the initial phases of the pandemic presented considerable challenges, these appear to have diminished over time. This study aimed to explore the lived experiences of Iranian nurses working in clinical settings during the post-pandemic period of COVID-19.

designThis is a qualitative study conducted using the conventional content analysis approach proposed by Granheim and Lundman (2004).

settingThis study was conducted at secondary care hospitals in northwest Iran that served as referral centres for multiple provinces during the COVID-19 pandemic.

participantsA total of 18 nurses with at least 1 year of clinical experience in COVID-19 wards were recruited using purposive sampling. Participants were diverse in terms of gender, age and educational background. Nurses temporarily transferred from other wards were excluded.

results'Return to Normalcy' emerged as the overarching theme, encompassing five main categories:

conclusionsThe findings suggest that, like other crises, the COVID-19 pandemic represents a temporary disruption. However, certain factors can expedite the transition back to normalcy. These include enhanced awareness of the disease, effective crisis management and improved access to diagnostic, therapeutic and protective resources.

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Attitude of Health PersonnelCOVID-19Nursing Staff, HospitalAdultFemaleFrontline WorkersHumansIranMalePandemicsQualitative ResearchSARS-CoV-2COVID-19NursesOccupational Health ServicesQUALITATIVE RESEARCH

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