The Experiences of Nurses for Caring Patients with COVID-19 at a Secondary Hospital in Nonthaburi Province: Phenomenological Research
Keywords:
Experiences, Nurses, Caring, Patients with COVID-19, Secondary HospitalAbstract
This phenomenological research aimed to explore the meaning of caring for COVID-19 patients and explore nurses' perceptions from experiences in caring for COVID-19 patients. The sample consisted of professional nurses working in COVID-19 patient care at a secondary hospital in Nonthaburi Province, selected by purposive sampling. Three experts in qualitative research approved the trustworthiness of the research instrument, a semi-structured interview guide. Data saturation was reached after interviewing 15 participants. Giorgi's approach guided the content analysis of the data. The findings revealed that:
1. The definition of "nursing care for patients infected with a COVID-19 virus" is This is a novel virus that spreads through the respiratory system and has the potential to be fatal. Before providing care, nurses should adequately prepare in terms of knowledge, physical readiness, and mental preparedness to ensure effective and safe patient care.
2. The perceptions of nurses of caring for patients with COVID-19 at a secondary hospital in Nonthaburi Province were categorized into six main themes: challenges in caring for patients with COVID-19, impacts on work performance, support systems at work, learning and professional development, work limitations, and self-efficacy, among fifteen sub-themes.
These findings can serve as a guideline for preparing to handle emerging diseases, ensuring timely preparation to enhance effectiveness and reduce operational risks.
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