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김윤형 ( Kim Yun-Hyung ) -
김지혜 ( Kim Ji-Hye ) -
주연숙 ( Joo Yeon-Sook ) -
김정혜 ( Kim Jeong-Hye ) -
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purposes of this study was to identify the nurses' experiences of prolonged mask wearing in the context of COVID-19.
Methods: This study was a qualitative study that used the content analysis method. Data were collected using focus group interviews with 18 nurses at a tertiary general hospital from April 13 to 27, 2023.
Results: Five themes and 15 sub-themes emerged through qualitative content analysis. The themes included: “Mandatory or optional experience of wearing a mask unrelated to COVID-19”, “Mandatory KF94 masks during the COVID-19 pandemic”, “Multifaceted changes in life due to mandatory mask wearing”, “Unexpected benefits of wearing a mask”, “Difficulties with wearing masks continue even after the COVID-19 pandemic”.
Conclusion: This study confirmed the discomfort and difficulties of prolonged mask wearing among nurses in the context of COVID-19. Our findings suggest that there is a need for organizational and national support for nurses who are required to continue wearing masks after the COVID-19 pandemic.
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KeyWords
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COVID-19, Masks, Nurses, Qualitative research
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원문 및 링크아웃 정보
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등재저널 정보
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