Purpose The subjective experiences of middle-aged individuals during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic play a pivotal role in fostering resilience for reintegration into normal life post-pandemic and preparing for potential future infectious disease outbreaks. This study aimed to explore the experiences of middle-aged individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic using the Q methodology.
Methods Forty-six middle-aged individuals from 10 cities in South Korea participated in this study. The participants arranged and ranked 39 Q statements describing their experiences with the COVID-19 pandemic using a Q-sort table. Subsequently, the data were analyzed using the PQ method.
Results Three distinct viewpoints were identified: concerns regarding government policies related to COVID-19 (political perspective: consistent government policies are of utmost importance); concerns about personal loss related to COVID-19 (personal perspective: daily life is of the utmost importance); and concerns about social losses related to COVID-19 (social perspective: societal interests take precedence over individual needs).
Conclusion The nursing interventions recommended for these three factors serve as a strategic blueprint for effectively addressing future outbreaks of infectious diseases. These nursing intervention strategies can significantly enhance positive perceptions of the three identified elements of the COVID-19 experience, providing an opportunity to transform negative outlooks into positive ones.
Purpose This study describes the attitudes toward Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), physical discomfort with wearing PPE, obsession with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), and perceived psychosocial stress among operating room nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic and identifies factors affecting perceived psychosocial stress. Methods This study used a descriptive, cross-sectional design to evaluate physical discomfort experienced when wearing PPE, attitudes toward PPE, and obsession with COVID-19. We collected the data between December 2020 and January 2021. The participants were 127 nurses who worked in operating rooms at three hospitals in South Korea. Perceived psychosocial stress was assessed using the Psychosocial Well-being Index Short Form. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, the independent t-test, one-way analysis of variance, Pearson correlation coefficients, and multiple linear regression. Results Having a bachelor's degree (β=.28, p=.031), attitude toward PPE (β=-.22, p=.011), experiencing shortness of breath while wearing PPE (β=.26, p=.008), and obsession with COVID-19 (β=.23, p=.006) were identified as factors affecting the psychosocial stress of nurses who wore PPE and participated in surgery. Conclusion Nurses who had a negative attitude toward PPE, experienced shortness of breath while wearing it, and had a high level of obsession with COVID-19 had higher psychosocial stress. To reduce the psychosocial stress of nurses who wear PPE and participate in surgery, we suggest research on education that can reduce repetitive thinking about infectious diseases, such as obsession with COVID-19. Additionally, support is needed to improve positive attitudes toward PPE and alleviate physical discomfort.
Purpose This study aimed to comprehensively understand the experiences of emergency nurses performing triage during the peak and plateau periods of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic over the past two years.
Methods: Twenty triage nurses from three emergency medical centers were recruited through purposive and snowball sampling. Data collection occurred from February to May 2022 via focus group interviews and was analyzed using qualitative content analysis.
Results: The experiences of emergency nurses in triage revealed four themes: "changes in priorities due to infectious diseases", "barriers to tirage", "the emotional burden experienced by triage nurses", and "the journey toward growth". The pandemic heightened the focus on infection screening in triage. Triage nurses faced numerous challenges concerning their own safety and that of their patients and encountered difficulties in performing triage. Nonetheless, these experiences provided them with opportunities for professional growth.
Conclusion: The experiences of nurses performing triage during the peak and plateau periods of the COVID-19 pandemic provide valuable insights for future preparedness and coping strategies in the face of similar infectious disease outbreaks. It is necessary to establish integrated triage guidelines for patient safety, develop operations manuals for triage, implement policies on staffing standards, and provide mental health support for triage nurses during pandemics.
Purpose COVID-19 is both a national crisis and a cause of individual trauma. This trauma is experienced during the period of acute illness and for an unpredictable duration after recovery. This study explored experiences of COVID-19 patients in hospital isolation, providing a detailed account of their experiences to furnish basic data necessary for establishing strategies to address the psychosocial problems that may arise from the hospital isolation process and recovery period.
Methods: We conducted comprehensive interviews and qualitative content analysis.
We held in-depth interviews with five COVID-19 patients from May 16 to August 22, 2021, and also analyzed data from interviews with five patients conducted as part of another study on COVID-19 patients' perceptions. Thus, 10 participants' interviews were analyzed in this study.
Results: From the qualitative data, 34 codes, 9 subcategories, and 4 categories were identified. The categories included "Prioritization of epidemic prevention over treatment," "Victims who have been labeled as perpetrators," "Gratitude felt in difficult moments," and "Demand for respect from the system and society." After analyzing these categories, we derived the overarching theme of "It's okay, but it's not okay." Conclusion: During isolation treatment, it is crucial to uphold human rights as much as possible by prioritizing patient care, providing a comfortable environment, and offering clear guidance on their progress. Communication between patients and caregivers should be facilitated to provide psychological support.
Furthermore, national policies such as economic compensation and strategies for post-traumatic growth should be implemented to address grievances and facilitate recovery.
Purpose This study was conducted to identify factors affecting person-centered care among tertiary hospital nurses caring for patients with COVID-19. Methods Study participants comprised 152 tertiary hospital nurses with experience caring for patients with COVID-19. Data were collected from September 1 to October 5, 2022 and analyzed using independent t-test, correlation coefficient, and hierarchical multiple regression with SPSS/WIN 26.0. Results Person-centered care showed a statistically significant positive correlation with the nursing work environment (r=.46, p<.001) and teamwork (r=.49, p<.001). Hierarchical multiple regression analysis revealed that the variables of position (β=.20 p=.014) in model 1 (F=6.20, p=.014), teamwork (β=.47 p<.001) in model 2 (F=24.94, p<.001), and teamwork (β=.33 p=.002) in the final model influenced person-centered nursing (F=18.19, p<.001), and the explanatory power was 25.5%. Conclusion The significance of nurses' teamwork has been emphasized because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Teamwork can be promoted by reviewing protocols for responding to severely ill patients with infectious diseases, which were revised during the COVID-19 period, and establishing appropriate systems to follow.
Purpose This study aimed to identify factors related to nurses’ preparedness to care for patients with highly infectious diseases in long-term care hospitals based on the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB).
Methods: The participants were 226 nurses from 10 long-term care hospitals located in a metropolitan city in Korea. Core components of the TPB, organizational culture for infection control, nursing practice environment, and preparedness to care for patients with highly infectious diseases were measured using a structured online self-report questionnaire. Data were collected from October 25 to December 26, 2021 and were analyzed using descriptive statistics, independent t-test, one-way ANOVA, Pearson’s correlation coefficients, and multiple regression.
Results: The mean score of preparedness to care for patients with highly infectious diseases was 4.99±1.90 out of 10. The perceived behavioral control (β=.37, p<.001), control beliefs (β=.24, p<.001), attitude toward behavior (β=.18, p=.001), behavioral belief (β=.12, p=.035), and nursing practice environment (β=.12, p=.023) significantly predicted the nursing staff’s preparedness to care for these patients (Adj. R 2 =.62).
Conclusion: Theory-based interventions are needed to enhance the confidence of nurses in caring for the patients with highly infectious diseases and to improve their attitude and beliefs regarding positive outcomes in caring for these patients. High quality teamwork and support of resources are necessary to increase the preparedness to care for patients with highly infectious diseases in the nursing practice environment in long-term care hospitals.
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Purpose The purpose of this study was to assess the research performance during Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic among nursing researchers.
Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was conducted for Korean Society of Adult Nursing where 103 subjects participated from April 15 to May 14, 2021. The survey tool developed by researchers had 32 items including difficulties in performing research activities, perception of the impact of COVID-19 on research validity, and three open-ended questions.
Results: In the research planning phase, 88 subjects (90.7%) reported difficulties in the recruitment plan and 83 subjects (89.3%) reported difficulties selecting a research design. In the recruitment and data collection phase, 85 subjects (88.6%) had difficulties accessing data collection site and 78 subjects (85.7%) had difficulties in face-to-face data collection. In the provision of intervention phase (for experimental study), 26 subjects (66.7%) reported that they should have changed the method of delivery of intervention. In research administration and manpower management, 62 subjects (75.6%) reported difficulties in face-to-face meeting. In research outcome management, 65 subjects (85.5%) reported that they should have changed the way of research-related events. Lastly, 80 subjects (81.6%) perceived that difficulties caused by COVID-19 impacted research validity.
Conclusion: Majority of participants perceived that the difficulties in research activities may decrease research validity. To ensure research quality during COVID-19 pandemic, we should recognize potential threats to research validity and actively pursue adaptable innovations of research designs and data collection methods.
Purpose The purpose of this study was to determine the factors related to nurses’ intentions toward Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients.
Methods: The participants were 227 nurses, from three hospitals in Seoul and Gyeonggi-do, Korea, who cared for patients directly. Based on the theory of planned behavior, nursing intention, key factors, and belief factors were measured using the modified nurses’ intention to care for patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome. Anxiety was measured using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, and depression by the Korean-Beck Depression Inventory. Data were collected via an online survey and analyzed using multiple regression.
Results: The mean of the nursing intention scores for COVID-19 patients was 0.54±1.41. The predictors of nursing intention were perceived behavioral control (β=.38), attitude toward behavior (β=.28), and normative beliefs (β=.13) (Adj. R2 =.49, F=27.89, p<.001). However, anxiety and depression did not affect nursing intentions.
Conclusion: To effectively manage the current COVID-19 pandemic, institutional and educational strategies must be developed to help nurses enhance their nursing practices and adopt a positive attitude toward the care of patients infected with COVID-19.
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Purpose Nurses are at the forefront of the battle against the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.Nurses’ expertise, attitude, and practice of prevention and control are important to provide a good quality of care for patients and to protect themselves from COVID-19 infection. This study aimed to investigate the attitudes and practices toward droplet and airborne universal precaution among nurses during the COVID-19 outbreak and to identify factors associated with nursing practices.
Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was conducted among nurses who had been involved in COVID-19 prevention and control and were able to join in the research from referral hospitals from Bandung, West Java, Indonesia from May 1 to 20, 2020. The questionnaire comprised three parts: demographic characteristics, attitude toward droplet and airborne universal precaution, and practice toward droplet and airborne universal precaution.
Results: The response rate was 91.7% (550 of 600 nurses). The majority were women (75.5%), aged 31.26±7.19 years (range: 22~55). Attitude (β=.51, p=.036) and perception of risk of contracting COVID-19 (β=.66, p=.045) were factors found to be associated with practices toward droplet and airborne universal precaution during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Conclusion: The Indonesian government needs to improve health services by enhancing and expanding tailored training programs for nurses on routine infection prevention and provide policies to better control the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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