Reflection of the Pandemic on the Attıtudes for Caregiving Roles of Surgıcal and Intensive Care Nurses: A Cross-Sectional Study

Authors : Sacide Yıldızeli Topçu, Fadime Gök, Tugce Yeşilyaprak

Pages : 14-23

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Publication Date : 2025-04-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Aim: This study aimed to examine the relationship between the attitudes of nurses working in surgical and intensive care settings towards their care roles and their coronavirus-related anxiety. Method: This descriptive and correlational study includes 111 nurses working in the surgical and intensive care units. The Nurse Information Form, Attitude Scale for Nurses in Caregiving Roles, and Coronavirus Anxiety Scale Short Form were used for data collection. Results: The mean score of the Attitude Scale for Nurses in Caregiving Roles was 4.35±0.48. Intensive care nurses\\\' attitude scores related to roles in \\\"meeting self-care needs and counseling\\\" and \\\" protecting individuals and respecting their rights\\\" were higher than surgical nurses. The mean anxiety score of the nurses regarding coronavirus was 3.27±3.68, and surgical nurses had higher scores. There was no statistically significant relationship between the nurses\\\' attitudes toward caregiving roles and their coronavirus anxiety. Conclusion: Attitudes toward the caregiving roles of the nurses working in surgical and intensive care settings were highly positive and they had low coronavirus anxiety. While performing their professional roles, it was seen that the nurses did not reflect the effects of their mood on the care they provide and maintained their professionalism.
Keywords : Bakım Verici Roller, Cerrahi Hemşireliği, Kaygı, Koronavirüs, Pandemi

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