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An Exploratory Study of Nurses’ Feelings about Covid-19 after Experiencing Sars

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ID15493610
AuthorsHui‐Ling Lee (0000-0002-3144-6705, University of Kang Ning), Hui-Ling Lee (University of Kang Ning), Pei-Ju Chang (Chang Hua Hospital), Li-Chiu Lin (0000-0003-0476-2822, Hungkuang University, corresponding author)
Year2023
Volume20
Issue3
Pages2256-2256
Publication date2023-01-27
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601
PublisherMultidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3390/ijerph20032256
PMID36767622
OpenAlexW4318475411
LanguageEN
References cited8

The outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) in 2003 in Taiwan impacted Taiwanese society. However, the first case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was reported in Wuhan and spread around the world. During these outbreaks, nursing staff experienced different levels of pressure. Studies have explored the stress and adjustment of nurses during these periods, but studies describing the feelings of nurses during both SARS and COVID-19 outbreaks are lacking. The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of nurses who had cared for both SARS and COVID-19 patients. A qualitative study combined with snowball sampling was applied. Semi-structured questions were used to interview 10 nurses who had experienced both SARS and COVID-19. Two themes and four sub-themes were analyzed, which were: facing the epidemic from the unknown to known; and the experiences from ignorance to proficiency. The sub-themes were: the feeling of frustration and concern; bottlenecks and pressures in my work; my mission and support; and positive energy and camaraderie. The results showed that the media acts as an important resource during disease outbreaks; therefore, government departments have to use their wisdom to make good use of the media. Secondly, understanding the general public's response to the disease is also important for first-line nurses. Finally, on-the-job education and guidelines for first-line nurses are necessary, and support from the administration is also important

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 · Disease · Exploratory research · Feeling · Ignorance · Infectious disease (medical specialty · Outbreak · Qualitative research · Snowball sampling · Sociology · COVID-19 and Mental Health · COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts · Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology · Social Psychology

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