Hospital nurses' experiences of and perspectives on the impact COVID‐19 had on their professional and everyday life—A qualitative interview study

• DOI: 10.1002/nop2.1053
• Publication Date: 2021-09-17T09:48:30Z
• Authors: Lars Thrysoee; Charlotte Dyrehave; Helle Marie Chris...; Nanette B. Jensen; Dorthe S. Nielsen
• Keywords: Humiliation; Everyday Life; Pandemic; 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak

Abstract Aim To explore how hospital nurses experienced their work situation during the COVID‐19 pandemic and this affected conduct of professional everyday life. Methods Interviews using critical psychology. A total 24 participated, representing departments both medicine surgical specialties. All worked either in department where they are usually stationed or were recruited from other to department. Results Five themes identified: (1) had importance nurses' sense self as a nurse; (2) new solidarity developed; (3) reflections—caring for patients; (4) recognition humiliation (5) consequences Conclusion The findings showed that some caring patients with colleagues. Other found it have negative impact on