Italian Nurses' experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative analysis of internet posts.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To investigate the experience of Italian nurses during the first wave of the COVID-19 outbreak by analysing professional social media posts.

Background

The COVID-19 outbreak has overwhelmed health care institutions; as a consequence, nurses' lives and psycho-physical health have been affected.

Introduction

The COVID-19 pandemic forced nurses to work in physically and psychologically stressful conditions impacting on their life.

Methods

A qualitative descriptive study. All narratives (texts and videos) posted by nurses from the 23^rd of February 2020 to the 3^rd of May (from the start of the outbreak to the end of the first lockdown) were analysed and published on the five most popular Italian professional social media platforms. The Cons

SUBMITTER: Fontanini R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8250969 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature