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March 25, 2026Prehospital and Disaster Medicine

Nurses on the Frontline Caring for Patients with COVID-19: Lived Experiences

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MCMary Pat CouigUniversity of New MexicoRLRoberta Proffit LavinUniversity of New MexicoAGAnne GriffinUnited States Department of Veterans Affairs

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Implication

Qualitative interviews explore nurses' challenges and supports in COVID-19 care, suggesting essential improvements for future preparedness.

Key Points

  • This research aims to understand the experiences of nurses providing care during COVID-19 and the factors affecting their well-being.
  • Qualitative interviews conducted with registered nurses
  • Participants worked in hospitals, long-term care, or community settings
  • Focused on experiences, organizational support, and policy perceptions
  • Nurses felt supported by immediate supervisors but abandoned by organizational leadership
  • Challenges included equipment shortages, staffing issues, and emotional strain
  • Colleagues and family provided critical emotional support
  • Healthcare systems were found unprepared for pandemic response

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Couig et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c37adcb34aaaeb1a67cb6ahttps://doi.org/10.1017/s1049023x26101812
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