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. 2018 Jul;46(7):781-787.
doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2018.01.012. Epub 2018 Mar 1.

Nurses' experiences of care for patients with Middle East respiratory syndrome-coronavirus in South Korea

Yujeong Kim  1
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Nurses' experiences of care for patients with Middle East respiratory syndrome-coronavirus in South Korea

Yujeong Kim. Am J Infect Control. 2018 Jul.

Abstract

Background: This study aimed to identify nurses' experiences of care for patients with Middle East respiratory syndrome-coronavirus (MERS-CoV). Their experiences can be useful to establish a safer healthcare system in preparation for infectious disease outbreaks.

Methods: Data were collected through in-depth individual interviews and analyzed using Colaizzi's phenomenological method. Participants were 12 nurses.

Results: Nurses' experiences of care for patients with MERS-CoV were categorized as follows: "Going into a dangerous field," "Strong pressure because of MERS-CoV," "The strength that make me endure," "Growth as a nurse," and "Remaining task."

Conclusions: It is necessary to examine the difficulties and demands of healthcare providers for establishing a safe healthcare system to respond effectively when national disasters occur. In addition, it is necessary to develop strategies to protect healthcare providers from severe physical and psychological stress.

Keywords: Coronavirus infection; Disease outbreak; Nurses; Qualitative research.

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