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COVID-19: Korean nurses' experiences and ongoing tasks for the pandemic's second wave
Younhee Kang1, Kyung Rim Shin1
1College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, The Republic of Korea.
International Nursing Review
|January 11, 2021
Summary
Korean nurses faced significant challenges during COVID-19, including staff shortages and overload. This study reviews their experiences and suggests improvements for future pandemic waves.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Infectious Disease Epidemiology
- Nursing Practice
Background:
- Nurses are the largest global healthcare workforce.
- COVID-19 highlighted nurses' critical role as frontline responders.
- Korean nurses' early pandemic experiences offer valuable insights.
Purpose of the Study:
- To share the experiences of Korean nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- To critically review nursing issues related to COVID-19.
- To propose recommendations for addressing future pandemic waves.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative review of Korean nurses' experiences.
- Analysis of workload, staffing, and equipment shortages.
- Identification of key nursing challenges and policy needs.
Main Results:
- Korean nurses experienced intense workload and critical shortages of staff and equipment.
- Their response to COVID-19 has been recognized as a successful model.
- Specific nursing issues were identified in staffing, practice, and policy.
Conclusions:
- Addressing workload and shortages is crucial for managing future waves.
- Policy and practice recommendations are needed to support nurses.
- Sustained focus on nursing capacity is essential for pandemic preparedness.
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