کد مقاله کد نشریه سال انتشار مقاله انگلیسی نسخه تمام متن
2608174 1134424 2013 7 صفحه PDF دانلود رایگان
عنوان انگلیسی مقاله ISI
Perceptions of emergency nurses during the human swine influenza outbreak: A qualitative study
موضوعات مرتبط
علوم پزشکی و سلامت پزشکی و دندانپزشکی مراقبت های ویژه و مراقبتهای ویژه پزشکی
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Perceptions of emergency nurses during the human swine influenza outbreak: A qualitative study
چکیده انگلیسی

IntroductionThe primary aim of this study was to explore the perception of Hong Kong emergency nurses regarding their work during the human swine influenza pandemic outbreak.MethodsIn this exploratory, qualitative study, 10 emergency nurses from a regional hospital in Hong Kong were recruited using purposive sampling. Semi-structured, face-to-face individual interviews were conducted. Qualitative content analysis was utilized to analyze the transcripts.ResultsThe three following categories emerged from the interview data: concerns about health, comments on the administration, and attitudes of professionalism. Nurses viewed the human swine influenza as a threat to their personal and families’ health. However, nurses perceived that the severity of the disease was exaggerated by the public. Improvements in planning the circulation of information, allocation of manpower, and utilization of personal protective equipment were indicated. The emergency nurses demonstrated a sense of commitment and professional morale in promoting a high quality of nursing care.DiscussionVarious factors affecting the perceptions of emergency nurses toward their professional duties during the influenza pandemic were identified. By understanding these perceptions, appropriate planning, policies, and guidelines can be formulated to meet the healthcare needs of patients during future pandemic outbreaks.

ناشر
Database: Elsevier - ScienceDirect (ساینس دایرکت)
Journal: International Emergency Nursing - Volume 21, Issue 4, October 2013, Pages 240–246
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