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Ethical dilemmas faced by frontline support nurses fighting COVID-19
Xinyi Liu, Yingying Xu, Yuanyuan Chen
1Yangzhou University, China.
Nursing Ethics
|July 13, 2021
Summary
Frontline nurses faced ethical dilemmas in clinical care, relationships, and management during the COVID-19 pandemic. Proactive planning and communication are key to supporting nurses in public health emergencies.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Ethics
- Public Health Emergencies
- Disaster Response
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic in 2019 necessitated rapid deployment of medical personnel.
- Nurses volunteered for frontline care, facing significant challenges.
- Understanding ethical dilemmas is crucial for future disaster preparedness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore ethical dilemmas encountered by frontline nurses deployed to Wuhan.
- To inform strategies for supporting nursing staff during pandemics and disasters.
- To enhance nurse well-being and effectiveness in crisis situations.
Main Methods:
- Phenomenological research method employed.
- Semi-structured interviews conducted with 10 frontline nurses.
- Purposeful sampling used for participant selection.
Main Results:
- Three primary themes of ethical dilemmas identified: clinical nursing, interpersonal relationships, and nursing management.
- Analysis revealed complex ethical challenges faced by nurses.
- Participant experiences provided insights into the nature of these dilemmas.
Conclusions:
- Ethical considerations are paramount during rapid public health responses.
- A team approach with proactive planning and open communication is recommended.
- These strategies can improve nurses' experiences and well-being during emergencies.
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