Nursing in the Emergency Department During The Covid-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study

Authors : Durdane YILMAZ GÜVEN, Şenay ŞENER, Özge ÖNER, Yurdanur DİKMEN

Pages : 334-341

Doi:10.54005/geneltip.1265730

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Publication Date : 2023-06-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Aim: This study aimed to determine the professional experiences of nurses working in the emergency department in the Covid-19 pandemic. Materials and Methods: In this study, in which qualitative research method was used, focus group interviews were conducted with 12 nurses working in the emergency department. Data were collected using a sociodemographic form and a semi-structured Focus Group Interview form. The data obtained after the interviews were analysed using content analysis. Results: Three main themes insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(fear, exposure, and working conditions); related to nurses\` experiences working in the emergency department in the Covid-19 pandemic were determined. The nurses spoke most of all about the fear of the unknown. Conclusion: This study demonstrated the importance of supporting emergency nurses\` crisis management, psychosocial and professional needs working during a pandemic. It is thought that any improvement work to be carried out for healthcare workers during the pandemic process will directly affect all gains during the pandemic positively.
Keywords : Covid 19, Acil Hemşireliği, Pandemi, Nitel Araştırma

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