Emergency nurses' perceptions of their roles and practices during epidemics: a qualitative study.
Emergency nurses' perceptions of their roles and practices during epidemics: a qualitative study.
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10.12968/bjon.2019.28.8.523
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发表时间:
2019-04-25
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Chien, Wai Tong
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作者:
Lam, Stanley Kk;Kwong, Enid Wy;Chien, Wai Tong
BACKGROUND: although emergency nurses have a pivotal role in the public health response to epidemics, little is known about their responsibilities and practice in terms of epidemic management.AIMS: this study aimed to explore how emergency nurses understand and perform their professional roles and practice during epidemics.METHODS: a qualitative descriptive study design was used. Data were collected from 24 participants through semistructured interviews and subjected to thematic analysis.FINDINGS: the analysis yielded two overarching themes: expansion in the practice of emergency care; and the altered role of emergency nurses.CONCLUSION: emergency nurses perceive their practice during the management of an epidemic expanded in that they shouldered a greater responsibility in the control of infectious diseases. This expansion led to role ambiguity among them.