The experience of nurses worked at the COVID-19 unit in intermediate Hospital Oshakati, Oshana Region, Namibia
Keywords:
COVID-19, COVID-19 unit, experiences, nurse, nursing care, pandemicAbstract
The Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) is the world’s most significant public health emergency. Nurses, essential members of the COVID-19 patient care team, are facing the majority of the problems brought on by the disease. To enhance the quality of care provided to COVID-19 patients, this study explored the experience of nurses who worked at the COVID-19 unit in Intermediate Hospital Oshakati, Oshana Region, Namibia. The study employed an exploratory and descriptive research design with a qualitative approach to the population of thirty-five nurses who worked at the COVID-19 unit in Intermediate Hospital Oshakati during the COVID-19 pandemic. Purposive sampling was used to select eight participants for data saturation. A semi-structured interview was used for data collection, and a tape recorder was utilized to capture the data. Thematic analysis was used for data analysis using the six steps proposed by Creswell (2014). Findings were presented in themes and subthemes for better comprehension. Ethical considerations were observed, such as approval, the principle of justice, confidentiality, privacy, beneficence, and non-maleficence.
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