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Experiences of Nurses During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Mixed-Methods Study.
Jenna A LoGiudice1, Susan Bartos2
1Jenna A. LoGiudice is Associate Professor and Director of the Midwifery Program, Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, Fairfield University, 1073 North Benson Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824 (jlogiudice@fairfield.edu); and per diem Certified Nurse Midwife, Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, Connecticut.
Nurses faced significant challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, but their resilience was examined. Understanding these lived experiences is crucial for developing future safeguards to protect nursing well-being.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Pandemic Response
- Healthcare Resilience
Background:
- The initial wave of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) presented unprecedented challenges for nurses.
- Nurses had minimal preparation time for the surge of high-acuity patients and evolving care protocols.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the lived experiences of nurses during the COVID-19 outbreak.
- To assess the resilience of nurses amidst the pandemic.
Main Methods:
- A convergent mixed-methods design was employed.
- Quantitative data collected using the Brief Resilience Coping Scale.
- Qualitative data gathered through Colaizzi's phenomenological method.
Main Results:
- 43 nurses participated in the study.
- The average score on the Brief Resilience Coping Scale was 14.4.
- Five key themes emerged from 21 qualitative narratives detailing nurses' pandemic experiences.
Conclusions:
- Examining nurses' lived experiences offers critical insights into healthcare during a global pandemic.
- Findings highlight the need for establishing protective measures for nurse well-being in future crises.
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