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Vong II, Rothan-Tondeur M, Nohra RG. Characteristics and quality of reporting qualitative nursing research related to the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic search and critical review. BMC Nurs 2024; 23:498. [PMID: 39039598 PMCID: PMC11265066 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-024-02138-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2024] [Accepted: 07/01/2024] [Indexed: 07/24/2024] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND The COVID-19 (Coronavirus disease of 2019) pandemic caused major disruption to nursing research, especially qualitative research. Researchers had to overcome numerous challenges that potentially impacted the quality of the studies carried out. OBJECTIVES The aim of this study is to assess the characteristics and quality of reporting qualitative nursing articles on the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS A systematic search and critical review using content analysis was conducted on published nurse-led articles using a qualitative approach related to the COVID-19 pandemic. A combination of the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research (COREQ) and Standards for Reporting Qualitative Research (SRQR) checklists and additional items identified from the literature were used to assess the characteristics and overall quality of reporting of qualitative research. RESULTS Out of 63,494 articles screened, 444 met the inclusion criteria. Most studies were published in high-impact, Quartile 1 journals, with the majority originating from the USA. Common themes included workforce experiences and the impact of pandemic restrictions. Methodological quality varied, with a notable underuse of standardized reporting checklists. Despite pandemic-induced challenges in data collection, interviews remained the predominant method. However, the adoption of remote research methods and analysis software was limited. DISCUSSION The findings underscore the resilience and adaptability of nursing researchers during the pandemic. High-quality publications in top-tier journals indicate rigorous academic standards. However, the low utilization of reporting checklists suggests a need for greater emphasis on methodological transparency and adherence to established quality guidelines. This review highlights the importance of enhancing qualitative research practices to improve the rigor and reliability of studies, particularly in crisis contexts.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ian-In Vong
- Nursing Sciences Research Chair, Laboratory Educations and Health Promotion (LEPS), University Sorbonne Paris Nord, UFR SMBH, Villetaneuse, EA, 3412, F-93430, France.
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- Nursing Sciences Research Chair, Laboratory Educations and Health Promotion (LEPS), University Sorbonne Paris Nord, UFR SMBH, Villetaneuse, EA, 3412, F-93430, France
- Nursing Sciences Research Chair, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Paris, F- 75005, France
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- Nursing Sciences Research Chair, Laboratory Educations and Health Promotion (LEPS), University Sorbonne Paris Nord, UFR SMBH, Villetaneuse, EA, 3412, F-93430, France
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Jackson D, Aveyard H, Brooke J, Commodore-Mensah Y, Noyes J, Sharps P, Smith GD, Timmins F, Yu D. International Nurses Day 2024: The economic power of care. J Adv Nurs 2024; 80:2153-2155. [PMID: 38733137 DOI: 10.1111/jan.16154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024]
Affiliation(s)
- Debra Jackson
- Susan Wakil School of Nursing, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Oxford Brookes University-School of Health and Social Care, Oxford, UK
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- Centre of Social Care, Health and Related Research, Birmingham City University, Birmingham, UK
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- Bangor University-School of Social Sciences, Bangor, UK
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- School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Caritas Institute of Higher Education, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health, University College Dublin, Dublin 4, Ireland
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- The Chinese University of Hong Kong-School of Nursing, Pokfulam, Hong Kong
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Wang X, Shao J, Weng A, Lian J, Wen F, Fang Q, Hu Y. Nurses' Personality Traits and Perceived Work Environments During Public Health Emergencies: Implications for Nursing Workforce Planning. Risk Manag Healthc Policy 2024; 17:1199-1209. [PMID: 38737419 PMCID: PMC11088948 DOI: 10.2147/rmhp.s458235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2024] [Accepted: 05/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/14/2024] Open
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Background The nursing workforce faces substantial challenges, particularly in the aftermath of the COVID-19 era. Developing an effective strategy for workforce maintenance and the strategic deployment of nurses is crucial. Purpose This study aimed to explore and categorize nurses' personality traits, with a focus on analyzing differences in their perceptions of the nursing work environment. Participants and Methods Between January 2023 and February 2023, a multi-center cross-sectional study was carried out involving nurses from 12 tertiary hospitals actively engaged in frontline COVID-19 response duties. Through cluster sampling, surveys were distributed among eligible nursing staff, comprising a general information questionnaire, the Chinese Big Five Personality Questionnaire-Short Form, subjective evaluations of emergency nursing management, and the Chinese Nursing Work Environment Scale for Public Health Emergencies. Various statistical analyses, such as descriptive analysis, cluster analysis, non-parametric tests, and general linear model analysis, were employed to investigate the correlation between personality types and the perception of nursing work environments. Results The analysis encompassed 1059 valid questionnaires, reflecting the experiences of frontline nurses. The majority of these nurses possessed 1-5 years of experience, held junior professional titles, volunteered for their roles, and served as attending nurses. Categorization based on personality traits revealed three groups: resilient (35.60%), ordinary (16.15%), and distressed (48.25%) types. Significantly distinct perceptions of nursing work environments emerged among these categories, with resilient and ordinary types expressing notably higher satisfaction compared to the distressed group (H value = 256.487, p < 0.001). Conclusion This study illustrates the connection between nurses' perceived working environment and their personality traits. Nursing managers should factor in nurses' personality traits when choosing and deploying frontline responders during public health emergencies. Prioritizing resilient-type nurses and crafting a supportive work environment that aligns with nurses' characteristics is indispensable for an effective emergency response.
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- Xiyi Wang
- School of Nursing, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200025, People’s Republic of China
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- Institute of Nursing Research and Department of Nursing of Fourth Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310058, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Nursing, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200025, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Nursing, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200025, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Nursing, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200025, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Nursing, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200025, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Nursing, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200025, People’s Republic of China
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Jackson D, Aveyard H, Commodore-Mensah Y, Dale C, Noyes J, Smith GD, Sharps P, Timmins F, Yu D. The future is ours to shape: Nursing emerging from the pandemic with insight, optimism and courage. J Adv Nurs 2024; 80:1-3. [PMID: 37165794 DOI: 10.1111/jan.15706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Accepted: 05/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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- Debra Jackson
- Susan Wakil School of Nursing, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- School of Nursing, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, UK
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- Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Medical and Health Sciences, Bangor University, Bangor, UK
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- Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, UK
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- LKS Faculty of Medicine, School of Nursing, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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Carnesten H, Wiklund Gustin L, Skoglund K, von Heideken Wågert P. Caring through barriers-Newly graduated registered nurses' lived experiences in emergency departments during the COVID-19 pandemic. J Adv Nurs 2023; 79:2269-2279. [PMID: 36749551 DOI: 10.1111/jan.15585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2022] [Revised: 01/02/2023] [Accepted: 01/20/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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AIM To illuminate the meaning of newly graduated registered nurses' experiences of caring for patients in emergency departments during the COVID-19 pandemic. DESIGN A phenomenological hermeneutical study guided by Lindseth and Norberg. METHODS In-depth one-on-one interviews with 14 nurses from five hospitals were conducted from March to November 2020 and analysed using thematic analysis. The consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative research (COREQ) were used as the reporting guideline. RESULTS The findings comprise one main theme Caring through barriers and three themes with sub-themes. In the first theme, having intention to care, participants revealed their dedication to care for patients during the pandemic despite extensive stress, little experience and skills. The second theme, with tied hands in human suffering, illuminates experiences of being disconnected from the patient, overwhelmed by responsibility and unable to relieve suffering. The third theme, feeling inadequate, reveals experiences of lack of support and doubts meaning less space to develop into the nurse one wants to be. CONCLUSION Findings reveal a new understanding of new nurses' experiences during times of crisis. The essence of caring in the emergency department during the pandemic can be explained as mediated through spatial, temporal and emotional barriers preventing new nurses from providing holistic care. IMPACT The results may be used as anticipatory guidance for new nurses and inform targeted support interventions to support new nurses entering the profession in crisis conditions. PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION This study involved new nurses in semi-structured interviews.
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- Hillewi Carnesten
- School of Health, Care and Social Welfare, Mälardalen University, Eskilstuna/Västerås, Sweden
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- School of Health, Care and Social Welfare, Mälardalen University, Eskilstuna/Västerås, Sweden.,Department of Health and Care Sciences, UiT/The Arctic University of Norway, Narvik, Norway
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- School of Health, Care and Social Welfare, Mälardalen University, Eskilstuna/Västerås, Sweden
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Nowell L. Helping nurses shift from the great resignation to the great reimagination. J Adv Nurs 2022; 78:e115-e117. [PMID: 35909092 DOI: 10.1111/jan.15403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2022] [Accepted: 07/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Lorelli Nowell
- Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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