The Journal of Korean Academic Society of Nursing Education (한국간호교육학회지)

The Korean Academic Society of Nursing Education (한국간호교육학회)
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Experiences of nurses at a general hospital in Seoul which is temporarily closed due to COVID-19

COVID-19 감염으로 임시 폐쇄된 서울 종합병원 간호사의 경험

  • Jin, Dalrae (Graduate School, Red Cross College of Nursing, Chung-Ang University) ;
  • Lee, Gyuyoung (Red Cross College of Nursing, Chung-Ang University)
  • 진달래 (중앙대학교 적십자 간호대학) ;
  • 이규영 (중앙대학교 적십자 간호대학)
  • Received : 2020.09.24
  • Accepted : 2020.11.26
  • Published : 2020.11.30
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Abstract

Purpose: This study is aimed at preparing basic data to increase professionalism in nursing and effective counter-strategies against future infectious diseases. For that purpose, this study investigated the experiences of nurses in a general hospital with an 800-bed size, temporarily closed after a confirmed case of COVID-19. Methods: This study was a qualitative study using individual in-depth interviews, and data were collected from 10 nurses in a university hospital temporarily closed from May 1 to June 13, 2020. Results: As a result of this study, the subjects were classified into 'COVID-19 and nursing', 'nursing work and vocation' and 'life changed with COVID-19'. Conclusion: In conclusion, there is a need for education that nurtures the ability of nurses to screen patients with infectious diseases well and to skillfully wear and remove protective clothing. In addition, in order to cultivate the expertise of nurses and respond efficiently to infectious diseases, a separate compensation, such as a risk allowance, is required along with the establishment of an infrastructure that fully supports personnel and supplies. A mental health program to relieve stress is also required.

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