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Nursing as a Sustainability Factor of the Health System during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study

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  • María Jesús Rojas-Ocaña

    (Nursing Department, University of Huelva, 21071 Huelva, Spain)

  • Miriam Araujo-Hernández

    (Nursing Department, University of Huelva, 21071 Huelva, Spain)

  • Rocío Romero-Castillo

    (Nursing Department, University of Huelva, 21071 Huelva, Spain)

  • Silvia San Román-Mata

    (Nursing Department, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain)

  • E. Begoña García-Navarro

    (Nursing Department, University of Huelva, 21071 Huelva, Spain)

Abstract

Earlier this year, Spain took center stage in the emerging health crisis due to the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. On 14 March 2020, a state of alarm was declared to manage this health crisis. The contribution of nursing professionals to sustainability of the system during this health crisis has been vital, not only in specialized care but, in a more understated way, in primary care. The objective of the present study was to describe the perceptions and lived experiences of primary care nurses during the COVID-19 health emergency. A qualitative study taking a phenomenological approach was carried out, triangulating data collected through non-participant observations, eight in-depth interviews, and two discussion groups with community nurses and case managers. A total sample of 20 key informants was obtained during the month of May, 2020. The key informants expressed strong positive perceptions of the recognition received from service users and satisfaction when acknowledging that they have been an important source of emotional support. Informants identify the importance of their work in sustaining the system, particularly outlining team cohesion and communication, whilst also evaluating the empowering position in which service users and society itself has put them.

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  • María Jesús Rojas-Ocaña & Miriam Araujo-Hernández & Rocío Romero-Castillo & Silvia San Román-Mata & E. Begoña García-Navarro, 2020. "Nursing as a Sustainability Factor of the Health System during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 12(19), pages 1-15, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:12:y:2020:i:19:p:8099-:d:422384
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    1. Becky Tsarfati & Daniela Cojocaru, 2022. "The Importance of Receiving Training in Computerized Technology for Nurses to Maintain Sustainability in the Health System," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(23), pages 1-19, November.
    2. Encarna Chisbert-Alapont & Isidro García-Salvador & María Jesús De La Ossa-Sendra & Esperanza Begoña García-Navarro & Marisa De La Rica-Escuín, 2021. "Influence of Palliative Care Training on Nurses’ Attitudes towards End-of-Life Care during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Spain," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(21), pages 1-13, October.
    3. Mateja Lorber & Mojca Dobnik, 2022. "The Importance of Monitoring the Psychological Wellbeing and Mental Health of Nursing Staff for Sustainable Management," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(14), pages 1-10, July.
    4. Isidro García-Salvador & Encarna Chisbert-Alapont & Amparo Antonaya Campos & Jorge Casaña Mohedo & Clara Hurtado Navarro & Silvia Fernández Peris & José Bonías López & Maria Luisa De la Rica Escuín, 2021. "Design and Validation of the INCUE Questionnaire: Assessment of Primary Healthcare Nurses’ Basic Training Needs in Palliative Care," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(20), pages 1-13, October.

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