The main goal of this study was to understand the perceptions of nurses who cared forpatients with Covid-19 at the onset of the pandemic in Northeast USA. Private interviewswere held three times with each participant, over the period of 18 months. The interviewswere examined for common themes and expressions used by nurses to describe such topics astheir professional image, memories, and advise to other nurses.
This study was conducted in a single institution. Forty-one (41) nurses were recruited
from various units in the medical center. An effort was made to invite nurses from
different clinical units, as well as inexperienced and experienced nurses, and males as
well as females. To obtain variety in the participants a randomization list (list of
names placed in order by a computer) was used to invite nurses. Participants consented
and were aware that they would be interviewed three times. The interviews were recorded
for transcription and subsequent analysis.
Other: Qualitative (interviews)
Interviews were held with participants at three different time points, approximately six
months apart. Interviews were taped and analyzed for common themes.
Inclusion Criteria:
- RN employed by facility; cared for adult patients with Covid-19 from March - April
2000, consenting
Exclusion Criteria:
- not employed as an RN; did not care for patients with Covid-19 from March-April 2000
at designated facility, does not agree to consent
Morristown Medical Center
Morristown 5101427, New Jersey 5101760, United States
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