Ryan, T. orcid.org/0000-0002-8549-3101, Talpur, A.A. orcid.org/0000-0001-9444-7644 and Robertson, S. orcid.org/0000-0002-5683-363X (2023) Nurses’ contribution during pandemic conditions: a synthesis of qualitative literature. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 32 (9-10). pp. 1738-1747. ISSN 0962-1067
Abstract
Objective
To synthesise the evidence relating to the contribution nurses make during respiratory infectious disease pandemics.
Background
Pandemics are known for their abrupt and contagious nature, as well as their impact on individuals and society. Nurses are more likely to work closely with patients experiencing illness and disease during pandemics, and studies on the role of the profession have mainly focused on the challenges, barriers and shortfalls in nursing care provision. The nursing role in service delivery and their contribution in improving patient well-being has received far less attention.
Methods
In May 2020, three review registers, grey literature and the following databases were searched: Medline via Ovid, Web of Science, CINAHL via EBSCO and Cochrane Library. The specific focus was on qualitative literature that considered the experiences and perceptions of nurses providing care during several respiratory pandemics. Selected papers were appraised using CASP checklist. ENTREQ checklist was used to inform stages associated with the synthesis of selected papers.
Results
From 5553 retrieved citations, the analysis of 24 eligible papers resulted in three key themes: the implications of working during pandemics on nurses’ personal and family life, nursing contribution in challenging conditions, and working above and beyond. Considering nurses’ role in healthcare system, research on their contribution found to have received little appreciation in peer-reviewed journals.
Conclusions
This review pertains to nurses’ work in global context and highlights the huge contribution made by the profession in the context of respiratory pandemics. It confirms that nurses’ experiences outweighed economic, social and psychological implications of providing care during the pandemic crisis. Acknowledging nurses’ resilience and professional motivations, we also argue that the nurse contribution during pandemics can be enhanced when resources, support and training are provided. Further research on contexts and conditions which mitigate nurses the potential for sustained contribution is needed.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2022 John Wiley & Sons Ltd. This is an author-produced version of a paper subsequently published in Journal of Clinical Nursing. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
Keywords: | experiences; nursing; pandemics |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health (Sheffield) The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health (Sheffield) > Health Sciences School (Sheffield) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 18 Jan 2023 17:02 |
Last Modified: | 25 Jun 2024 10:55 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Wiley |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1111/jocn.16203 |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:195416 |