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Labor Nurses' Experiences During the COVID-19 Pandemic
MCN. the American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing
|December 27, 2024
Summary
Labor and delivery nurses experienced significant psychological stress and gratitude during the COVID-19 pandemic. Findings highlight factors influencing nurse resilience and job satisfaction in chaotic environments.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Management
- Pandemic Response
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic created unprecedented challenges for healthcare professionals.
- Labor and delivery units faced unique demands caring for patients during this crisis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore and describe the lived experiences of labor and delivery nurses.
- To understand their caregiving roles during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive phenomenological design.
- Purposeful sampling of experienced labor and delivery nurses.
- Semi-structured interviews analyzed using constant comparison.
Main Results:
- Ten nurses from two Texas hospitals participated.
- Identified themes included psychological stress, satisfaction, gratitude, resilience, patient-centered care, and interprofessional collaboration.
- Participants reported a mean age of 36.5 years, with most having over 5 years of experience.
Conclusions:
- Findings enhance understanding of nurses' adaptation to pandemic working conditions.
- Identified determinants of resilience and job satisfaction for labor and delivery nurses.
- Highlights factors crucial for supporting nursing staff during public health crises.
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