Experiences and perspectives of nurses infected with COVID-19: A qualitative systematic review and meta-synthesis
Yue Yao MSN
College of Nursing, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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Search for more papers by this authorQinglin Zeng MB
School of Clinical Medicine, Sichuan College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Mianyang, China
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Search for more papers by this authorYuqiang Wang MB
Department of Stomatology, Chengdu Fifth People's Hospital, Chengdu, China
Contribution: Conceptualization, Investigation, Writing - original draft, Methodology, Validation, Visualization, Software, Data curation, Resources
Search for more papers by this authorHuijing Shi MSN
College of Nursing, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
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Yanli Zeng PhD
College of Nursing, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
Correspondence
Yanli Zeng, College of Nursing, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No.1166 Liutai Road, Wenjiang District, Chengdu, Sichuan 611137, China.
Email: [email protected]
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Search for more papers by this authorYue Yao MSN
College of Nursing, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
Contribution: Conceptualization, Data curation, Investigation, Methodology, Resources, Software, Validation, Visualization, Writing - original draft
Search for more papers by this authorQinglin Zeng MB
School of Clinical Medicine, Sichuan College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Mianyang, China
Contribution: Conceptualization, Investigation, Methodology, Validation, Software, Data curation, Visualization, Resources, Writing - original draft
Search for more papers by this authorYuqiang Wang MB
Department of Stomatology, Chengdu Fifth People's Hospital, Chengdu, China
Contribution: Conceptualization, Investigation, Writing - original draft, Methodology, Validation, Visualization, Software, Data curation, Resources
Search for more papers by this authorHuijing Shi MSN
College of Nursing, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
Contribution: Data curation, Software, Investigation
Search for more papers by this authorCorresponding Author
Yanli Zeng PhD
College of Nursing, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
Correspondence
Yanli Zeng, College of Nursing, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No.1166 Liutai Road, Wenjiang District, Chengdu, Sichuan 611137, China.
Email: [email protected]
Contribution: Conceptualization, Methodology, Supervision, Writing - review & editing
Search for more papers by this authorYue Yao, Qinglin Zeng, and Yuqiang Wang are the co-first authors.
Abstract
This qualitative systematic review aims to comprehensively understand the experiences and perspectives of nurses infected with COVID-19, addressing a significant gap in the current literature. Following the JBI meta-synthesis approach, a rigorous search was conducted across nine electronic databases and references until January 16, 2023. Seventeen eligible studies underwent quality assessment using the JBI critical checklist. Data were synthesized using standardized tools, and the ConQual tool evaluated confidence in the findings. Seven key findings emerged, providing valuable insights into emotional experiences, adaptation to COVID-19 challenges, influence of support systems, coping strategies, posttraumatic growth perceptions, and effects on professional identity and career advancement. The findings highlight emotional toll, adaptive strategies, and professional implications for nurses. Moreover, they emphasize the importance of support systems, coping mechanisms, and posttraumatic growth in promoting nurses' well-being and resilience. These insights have practical implications for targeted interventions and support mechanisms to enhance infected nurses' well-being and improve healthcare outcomes.
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