Emergency nurses' perceptions of their roles and practices during epidemics: a qualitative study
| Autor: | Wai Tong Chien, Enid Wy Kwong, Maria Sy Hung, Stanley Kk Lam, Samantha Mc Pang |
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| Rok vydání: | 2019 |
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Adult
medicine.medical_specialty Practice Patterns Nurses' 030504 nursing Attitude of Health Personnel Public health Emergency Nursing Middle Aged Nurse's Role Young Adult 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Nursing Nurses perceptions 030220 oncology & carcinogenesis medicine Humans Epidemics 0305 other medical science Psychology Qualitative Research General Nursing Qualitative research |
| Zdroj: | British Journal of Nursing. 28:523-527 |
| ISSN: | 2052-2819 0966-0461 |
| DOI: | 10.12968/bjon.2019.28.8.523 |
| Popis: | Background: although emergency nurses have a pivotal role in the public health response to epidemics, little is known about their responsibilities and practice in terms of epidemic management. Aims: this study aimed to explore how emergency nurses understand and perform their professional roles and practice during epidemics. Methods: a qualitative descriptive study design was used. Data were collected from 24 participants through semistructured interviews and subjected to thematic analysis. Findings: the analysis yielded two overarching themes: expansion in the practice of emergency care; and the altered role of emergency nurses. Conclusion: emergency nurses perceive their practice during the management of an epidemic expanded in that they shouldered a greater responsibility in the control of infectious diseases. This expansion led to role ambiguity among them. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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