Qualitative study uncovers six major clinical challenges in front-line nurses, highlighting essential targets for healthcare service and policy improvements.
The purpose of the study was to examine the difficulties faced by nurses caring for patients with COVID-19. It was anticipated that results might provide policymakers with suggestions and support regarding the improvement of the healthcare services. Methods: This study used the focus-group interview method which is the one of the qualitative methods. The participants were 12 nurses who agreed to attend an interview and actively working COVID-19 unit in an education and research hospital in Ankara. 2 focusgroup interviews, each lasting about one hour, were conducted. The interviews carried out using an online meeting program and were recorded in June 2020. The interviews were then transcribed and analyzed. The transcribed data from the focus-group discussions were grouped by theme and concept,and the statements of the participants were coded numerically according to these groupings. Six themes emerged in analyzing the qualitative data.
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