• J Eval Clin Pract · Oct 2024

    From crisis to care: A phenomenological exploration of how frontline nurses lived the onset of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.

    • Sevim Akbal and Meltem Yildirim.
    • Department of Nursing, Hersekzade Yerleskesi Yeni Mah, Trakya University, Kesan Hakki Yoruk School of Health, Izzetiye Koyu/Kesan/Edirne, Turkey.
    • J Eval Clin Pract. 2024 Oct 1; 30 (7): 143614481436-1448.

    PurposeThis paper explores how frontline nurses experienced the onset of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic to provide appropriate care during a global health crisis.Design And MethodsA qualitative descriptive phenomenological study. The sample consisted of 13 frontline nurses from Turkey, working in intensive care units, inpatient clinics and emergency unit. Data were collected online through face-to-face interviews based on a semi-structured interview guide. Data were analysed using thematic analysis.FindingsNurses experienced certain difficulties in the continuous use of protective personal equipment, communication both with patients and colleagues, administrative processes. Besides, they experienced exhaustion, reduced job satisfaction and certain physical complaints.ConclusionsHospital administrators and health policy makers should effectively manage human and hospital resources effectively and solve nurses' problems in times of crisis, such as pandemics.Clinical RelevanceUnderstanding the challenges faced by frontline nurses during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic may help healthcare practitioners and policy makers to implement targeted interventions, support mechanisms and resource allocation strategies that enhance the well-being of frontline nurses and optimise patient care delivery during health crises.© 2024 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.

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