Vulnerability, loss, and coping experiences of health care workers and first responders during the covid-19 pandemic: a qualitative study.

Autor: Smeltzer SC; Nursing for Vulnerable Populations, M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing, Villanova University, Villanova, PA, USA., Copel LC; M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing, Villanova University, Villanova, PA, USA., Bradley PK; M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing, Villanova University, Villanova, PA, USA., Maldonado LT; M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing, Villanova University, Villanova, PA, USA., D Byrne C; M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing, Villanova University, Villanova, PA, USA., Durning JD; M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing, Villanova University, Villanova, PA, USA., Havens DS; M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing, Villanova University, Villanova, PA, USA., Brom H; M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing, Villanova University, Villanova, PA, USA., Mensinger JL; Department of Clinical and School Psychology, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA., Yost J; M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing, Villanova University, Villanova, PA, USA.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being [Int J Qual Stud Health Well-being] 2022 Dec; Vol. 17 (1), pp. 2066254.
DOI: 10.1080/17482631.2022.2066254
Abstrakt: Introduction: The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic substantially affects health care workers from multiple disciplines, including nurses, physicians, therapists, and first responders. The aims of this study were to 1) explore and describe the experiences of health care workers and first responders working with individuals with COVID-19 infection, and 2) identify the support and strategies that were helpful during their experience.
Methods: A qualitative descriptive study was conducted via online video interviews of 29 health care workers and first responders who agreed to be contacted for an interview. Thematic analysis resulted in three themes and corresponding subthemes.
Results: The three overriding themes were 1) experiencing vulnerability, 2) suffering loss and grief, and 3) coping with vulnerability. A sense of vulnerability and high levels of stress were described and affected participants during their professional work as health care workers and first responders as well as their roles in their homes and communities.
Discussion and Conclusion: The findings indicate the need for effective measures to assist health care workers and first responders to minimize the negative consequences of persistent and severe stress and vulnerability as they care for individuals with COVID-19 and their families.
Databáze: MEDLINE
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