Neonatal nursing during the COVID-19 Global Pandemic: A thematic analysis of personal reflections

Breidge Boyle, Julia Petty, Chloe Shaw, Katie Gallagher, Alex Mancini

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Abstract

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in significant changes and restrictions to neonatal care. The aim of this study was to explore the impact of these changes on Neonatal Nurses around the world.
Methods: We conducted a thematic analysis on written reflections submitted by neonatal nurses worldwide, exploring their experiences of COVID-19. Twenty-two reflections were analysed from eleven countries.
Results: Thematic analysis revealed 4 main themes relating to the nurses’ role: 1) protector, 2) challenges to human quality of care, 3) vulnerability and 4) resilience. The measures taken as protector were described as compromising the human qualities of care fundamental to their role. This tension, together with the other new challenges, heightened feelings of vulnerability. Concurrently, nurses identified role resilience, including resourcefulness and peer support, which allowed them to navigate through the global pandemic.
Conclusion: By identifying global challenges and the strategies used to overcome these, neonatal nurses may be better equipped as the pandemic continues. The reflections underscore the importance of family integrated care and the tension created when it is compromised..
Original languageEnglish
Publication statusPublished - 20 Sept 2021
Event9th World Conference on Nursing Education and Practice - Barcelona / Hybrid
Duration: 19 Sept 202121 Sept 2021

Conference

Conference9th World Conference on Nursing Education and Practice
CityBarcelona / Hybrid
Period19/09/202121/09/2021

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