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A mixed methods study: The grief experience of registered nurses working on the frontlines during the COVID‐19 pandemic.
- Source :
- Journal of Clinical Nursing (John Wiley & Sons, Inc.); Jan2024, Vol. 33 Issue 1, p344-356, 13p
- Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Aim and Objective: The purpose of this study was to generate a conceptual definition and theory of grief for nurses working on the frontlines during the COVID‐19 pandemic using grounded theory methodology. Background: The COVID‐19 pandemic has had a negative impact on nurses working on the frontlines. The increasing flow of diagnosed COVID‐19 cases, diverse unknowns and demands in the treatment of patients with COVID‐19, and depression related to countless deaths can trigger grief experiences. Design: A mixed methods approach, including the qualitative method of grounded theory and a quantitative 30‐question survey, was used in this study. Methods: Eight focus group sessions were conducted with registered nurses working on the frontlines during the pandemic. Sessions were audio recorded and analysed using constant comparative data analysis. Following the interviews, a survey including demographics and self‐report inventories was completed by participants. The COREQ checklist was used to assess study quality. Results: Major concepts that emerged include 'facing a new reality', 'frustrations', 'stress' and 'coping'. Core concepts were combined into a conceptual definition of grief and a grounded theory of the experience of nurses working on the frontlines during the pandemic. Cross comparisons of qualitative and quantitative findings were made and compared with the literature. Conclusions: This study provides a better understanding of the grief experience of nurses working on the frontlines during the COVID‐19 pandemic. It is necessary to recognise professional grief and develop intervention strategies that lead to grief reconciliation. Relevance to Clinical Practice: Findings provide useful insights for healthcare administrators to provide support and develop interventions to reduce frustrations and stress of frontline registered nurses. Patient or Public Contribution: This study design involved registered nurses participating in focus group sessions. Participants detailed their experience working on the frontlines of the COVID‐19 pandemic with patients, family and hospital administration. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- NURSES -- United States
GRIEF
PSYCHOLOGICAL burnout
NURSES' attitudes
COVID-19
FOCUS groups
RESEARCH evaluation
WORK
RESEARCH methodology
GROUNDED theory
SELF-evaluation
HEALTH facility administration
QUANTITATIVE research
INTERVIEWING
MEDICAL care
CONCEPTUAL structures
QUALITATIVE research
COMPARATIVE studies
EXPERIENTIAL learning
RESEARCH funding
MENTAL depression
SOUND recordings
QUESTIONNAIRES
SCALE analysis (Psychology)
DESCRIPTIVE statistics
DEATH
DEMOGRAPHY
PSYCHOLOGICAL adaptation
DATA analysis
DATA analysis software
THEMATIC analysis
PSYCHOLOGICAL stress
PSYCHOLOGICAL resilience
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09621067
- Volume :
- 33
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Clinical Nursing (John Wiley & Sons, Inc.)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 174690638
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.16579