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Fernandez DFD, Phoon YL, Soon MML, Tiow Shen C. Exploration of Factors Influencing Nurses’ Preparedness and Response to the COVID-19 Outbreak. SAGE Open Nurs 2022; 8:23779608221142159. [DOI: 10.1177/23779608221142159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2022] [Revised: 10/15/2022] [Accepted: 11/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
Abstract
Introduction and Objective Nurses as the core of the health care workforce affect an organization's preparedness and response. This study explores the factors and unique determinants influencing nurses’ preparedness and response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak in Singapore. Methods This qualitative phenomenological study utilized purposive sampling and in-depth interviews with 10 registered nurses and two enrolled nurses who had worked or were still working in an infectious disease (ID) hospital during the COVID-19 outbreak at the point of recruitment. The data were collected from September 2020 to December 2020. Results (1) Before the outbreak: Factors such as knowledge, skills, and experiences that enhanced nurses’ adaptability and response through training and exposure prior to the outbreak influenced preparedness. In addition, the importance of nurses’ knowing their purpose and the role of their institute during the outbreak also influenced preparedness. (2) The COVID-19 phase: Factors such as the novelty of the disease, communication, load and demand, and coping mechanisms affected participants’ working response to the outbreak. (3) Learning and looking forth: Lessons learnt to enhance preparedness and response to future outbreaks, and positive sentiments as part of the nation's effort to combat the disease. Conclusion Ground nurses should be actively involved in outbreak planning to gain a better view of their responsibilities and unpredictable events that may occur. A transparent and bidirectional communication among management and nurses is crucial amidst rapid changes in an outbreak to strike a balance between the needs of nurses and leadership and to enhance nurses’ resilience throughout this challenging journey.
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Affiliation(s)
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- Department of Nursing, National Centre for Infectious Diseases, Singapore
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- Department of Nursing, National Centre for Infectious Diseases, Singapore
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Tan GSE, Linn KZ, Soon MML, Vasoo S, Chan M, Poh BF, Ng OT, Ang BSP, Leo YS, Marimuthu K. Effect of extended use N95 respirators and eye protection on personal protective equipment (PPE) utilization during SARS-CoV-2 outbreak in Singapore. Antimicrob Resist Infect Control 2020; 9:86. [PMID: 32539765 PMCID: PMC7294768 DOI: 10.1186/s13756-020-00753-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2020] [Accepted: 06/08/2020] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Glorijoy Shi En Tan
- National Centre for Infectious Diseases, 16 Jalan Tan Tock Seng, Singapore, 308442, Singapore. .,Tan Tock Seng Hospital, 11 Jalan Tan Tock Seng, Singapore, 308433, Singapore.
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- National Centre for Infectious Diseases, 16 Jalan Tan Tock Seng, Singapore, 308442, Singapore
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- National Centre for Infectious Diseases, 16 Jalan Tan Tock Seng, Singapore, 308442, Singapore.,Tan Tock Seng Hospital, 11 Jalan Tan Tock Seng, Singapore, 308433, Singapore
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- National Centre for Infectious Diseases, 16 Jalan Tan Tock Seng, Singapore, 308442, Singapore.,Tan Tock Seng Hospital, 11 Jalan Tan Tock Seng, Singapore, 308433, Singapore
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- National Centre for Infectious Diseases, 16 Jalan Tan Tock Seng, Singapore, 308442, Singapore.,Tan Tock Seng Hospital, 11 Jalan Tan Tock Seng, Singapore, 308433, Singapore
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- Tan Tock Seng Hospital, 11 Jalan Tan Tock Seng, Singapore, 308433, Singapore
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- National Centre for Infectious Diseases, 16 Jalan Tan Tock Seng, Singapore, 308442, Singapore.,Tan Tock Seng Hospital, 11 Jalan Tan Tock Seng, Singapore, 308433, Singapore.,Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, 11 Mandalay Road, Singapore, 308232, Singapore
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- National Centre for Infectious Diseases, 16 Jalan Tan Tock Seng, Singapore, 308442, Singapore.,Tan Tock Seng Hospital, 11 Jalan Tan Tock Seng, Singapore, 308433, Singapore
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- National Centre for Infectious Diseases, 16 Jalan Tan Tock Seng, Singapore, 308442, Singapore.,Tan Tock Seng Hospital, 11 Jalan Tan Tock Seng, Singapore, 308433, Singapore.,Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, 11 Mandalay Road, Singapore, 308232, Singapore.,Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, 10 Medical Drive, Singapore, 117597, Singapore
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- National Centre for Infectious Diseases, 16 Jalan Tan Tock Seng, Singapore, 308442, Singapore.,Tan Tock Seng Hospital, 11 Jalan Tan Tock Seng, Singapore, 308433, Singapore.,Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, 10 Medical Drive, Singapore, 117597, Singapore
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