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Intensive care unit nurses living through COVID-19: A qualitative study.
Wendy Cadge1, Mariah Lewis1, Julia Bandini2,3
1Department of Sociology, Brandeis University, Waltham, MA, USA.
Journal of Nursing Management
|April 30, 2021
Summary
Nurses faced challenges in COVID-19 intensive care units, highlighting the need for supportive staffing models that strengthen teams and acknowledge their work to prevent burnout.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Critical Care
- Infectious Disease
Background:
- Nurses providing direct care to COVID-19 patients face significant physical and emotional risks.
- Hospital staffing adjustments during the pandemic impact nurse well-being and patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the lived experiences of nurses caring for patients with COVID-19 in intensive care units (ICUs).
Main Methods:
- Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 16 nurses in Northeast US ICUs during the first COVID-19 surge (June-August 2020).
- Thematic analysis was used to code interview transcripts.
Main Results:
- Four key themes emerged: challenges with new and existing teams, the crucial role of nursing leadership in communication and morale, and the importance of institutional recognition.
- Nurses experienced difficulties in maintaining established working relationships amidst pandemic-related changes.
Conclusions:
- Hospitals must implement staffing models that foster strong team relationships to mitigate nurse exhaustion and burnout.
- Acknowledging nurses' experiences in staffing decisions is vital for supporting those caring for COVID-19 patients.
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