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이수진 ( Lee Su-Jin ) -
김서현 ( Kim Seo-Hyeon ) -
박주영 ( Park Ju-Young ) -
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study was conducted to gain a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of infection controlnurses’ burnout experiences in hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods: We recruited 11 infectioncontrol nurses (ICNs) who worked in hospitals in Korea through purposive sampling. Data collected throughone-to-one, in-depth interviews were transcribed and analyzed using qualitative content analysis.
Results:Infection control nurses’ burnout experiences were categorized into five themes and 11 sub-themes. The themeswere as follows: “challenges faced while playing a pivotal role in infectious disease management,” “conflict ofinterest prevalent inside and outside,” “physical and mental collapse,” “a long road to achieving stability in theinfection control unit,” and “source of strength to endure.”
Conclusion: In light of the need to better prepare for futureoutbreaks of emerging infectious diseases, such as COVID-19, the findings of this study highlight the need forstrategic approaches, such as developing programs to provide psychological and social support for infectioncontrol nurses, as well as establishing a well-designed system of nursing care for infectious diseases to alleviatetheir burnout.
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KeyWords
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Burnout, COVID-19, Infection control, Nurses
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원문 및 링크아웃 정보
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등재저널 정보
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