Nursing experiences of COVID‐19 outbreak in Iran: A qualitative study

Sadati, Ahmad Kalateh; Zarei, Leila; Shahabi, Saeed; Heydari, Seyed Taghi; Taheri, Vajihe; Jiriaei, Razieh; Ebrahimzade, Najme; Lankarani, Kamran Bagheri

doi:10.1002/nop2.604

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“…These protective behaviours are also well described in the literature [10]. Moreover, some nurses reported that they separated themselves from their family especially at the beginning of the pandemic due to the high transmission rate, uncertainties of the disease, and possibility of being an asymptomatic carrier.…”

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confidence: 60%

“…The literature declared that the majority of nurses report a sense of pride in being at the frontline [10] [14] [18]. In this study, the interns were very committed to their responsibilities and they believed that they should carry on and per-form at their maximum level of performance.…”

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confidence: 79%

“…This could be related to a lack of the original training programme that they should have received during their studies in the college. This was well emphasized in the literature [10] and declared that the medical team does not have enough knowledge required to deal with pandemics. This deficiency could be an additional factor for being a nurse and working under the stress during the pandemic.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Mixed Expectations in the Recruitment Settlement during COVID-19 Pandemic: Experiences of Newly Employed Nurses in Oman

Adawi¹,

Al-Habsi²,

Al-Hashmi³

et al. 2021

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Introduction: Hospital nurses' recruitment during the COVID-19 pandemic is a major challenge for the hospital, the staff themselves and for their families & relatives. Although the world has undergone different pandemics and disasters, the literature has shown that the new nurses still face uncertainty in dealing with health emergencies and disasters that impose significant stress on their performance at work. The situation in Oman is not different and little is known about the newly employed nurses' experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method: The qualitative study was designed to include face to face interviews of the newly employed nurses between May and December 2020 at the biggest tertiary hospital in Muscat, the capital of Oman to explore their experiences and how they confronted the COVID-19 pandemic challenges during their internship period. Result: The data was analyzed through qualitative manifest content analysis and disclosed different experiences which were framed into four contexts: Introductory Nurses Plan, Hospital Environment, Nurses Characters and Nurses Families & Relatives. The negative experiences were mainly related to the intense internship requirements, non-availability of the preceptors, hospital environment and COVID-19 circumstances. On the other hand, the positive experiences were mainly related to their self-motivation, recruitment satisfaction, and family encouragement and support. Conclusion: Clear nurses' lack of knowledge towards COVID-19 pandemic was disclosed and associated with mixed emotional insights towards themselves, their families and relatives, their preceptors and towards the hospital environment including their preparatory plan.

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Mixed Expectations in the Recruitment Settlement during COVID-19 Pandemic: Experiences of Newly Employed Nurses in Oman

Adawi¹,

Al-Habsi²,

Al-Hashmi³

et al. 2021

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“…The need for ongoing managerial attention, support, and a visible presence was also noted. In Iran, Sadati et al [17] (2021) interviewed 24 hospital nurses during the March 2020 outbreak. They found a lack of preparedness, concern of exposure risk to themselves and their families, anxiety, along with a feeling that they were making a sacrificial commitment.…”

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A narrative inquiry of nursing experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic

Vitale

Lowers-Roach²,

Lumley³

2021

JNEP

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This research focused on nursing care during the early phase of the Covid-19 pandemic. The experiences of 18 nurses and 3 nurse practitioners were analyzed through qualitative narrative inquiry. Riessman’s analytic approach guided identification of thematic similarities. The nurses in this study were emotionally exhausted by the rapid rise in patients and the daily death toll. The challenge of so many gravely ill cases required creative adaptations to address overcrowding and lack of resources. Teamwork proved immeasurable. Nurses advocated for their patients and families and were proud to have worked in this emergency. Nurses dealt with stressors by maintaining prior coping practices and developing new ones and relied on support from their family, hospital and community. A common objective was to establish and maintain the highest-possible levels of care in spite of challenging conditions. Proficiencies developed in coping with unprecedented challenges can help plan for future healthcare crises.

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“…The crisis management includes preventive measures such as quarantine, social distancing, training citizens for hygienic practices, and hand washing. The final step is treatment at the advanced levels of the disease (4).…”

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Illness Behavior in the Face of COVID-19 Infection: A Qualitative Study on Homecare in Afghanistan

Sadati

Mohammadi

2021

Shiraz E-Med J

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Background: Illness behavior refers to the ways of perceiving, assessing, and managing specific symptoms by an individual. Objectives: The present study aims to investigate illness behavior during the COVID-19 outbreak among Afghan people. Methods: The study is a thematic analysis conducted between May and September 2020. Data were collected purposefully through semi-structured telephone interviews with 17 infected people from the cities of Kabul, Bamian, and Balkh in Afghanistan. Results: As the participants believed, the COVID-19 outbreak in their country was a socio-political rather than a medical phenomenon. In this situation, the health system is unable to meet medical needs, and patients creatively take care of themselves at home with exercise, local soups, and oxygen therapy if needed. There were four themes explored, including de-hospitalization, healthcare-seeking behavior, social stigma, and the role of media. Conclusions: The illness behavior regarding disease outbreaks is a social rather than a clinical phenomenon. It includes de-pharmaceuticalization perceptions and activities. Therefore, healthcare systems are recommended to pay attention to the socio-political dimensions of illness behavior during such outbreaks.

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Nursing experiences of COVID‐19 outbreak in Iran: A qualitative study

Cited by 107 publications

References 25 publications

Mixed Expectations in the Recruitment Settlement during COVID-19 Pandemic: Experiences of Newly Employed Nurses in Oman

Mixed Expectations in the Recruitment Settlement during COVID-19 Pandemic: Experiences of Newly Employed Nurses in Oman

A narrative inquiry of nursing experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic

Illness Behavior in the Face of COVID-19 Infection: A Qualitative Study on Homecare in Afghanistan

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