JNSS 2024, 15(3-4):89-98 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2024.007

The doctors' view of a nurse's role during the COVID-19 pandemic: Qualitative research

Aleš Chrdle1, 2, 3, *, Sylva Bártlová1, Ivana Chloubová1
1 University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, České Budějovice, Czech Republic
2 Hospital České Budějovice, a. s., České Budějovice, Czech Republic
3 Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Liverpool, United Kingdom

Introduction: The multiple roles of nurses have been transformed during the COVID-19 pandemic. As nurses work alongside doctors, this close cooperation enables them to obtain medium-distance information on the roles of the nurses. Goal: The study aimed to describe the nurse's role during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Czech Republic.

Methods: In this descriptive qualitative study, we collected data using a semi-structured interview (30 questions). The results were coded (pencil and paper method). Due to the variability of responses, we used a contrast method.

Results: The research included 15 doctors (12 females), with a mean time in medical practice of 13.6 years (2-38 years). The individual interviews lasted 40-70 minutes. Using open coding, we identified 12 main categories that matched and differed. The roles identified across the groups were a mother, a team member, and a hero. Both covid and non-covid hospital units reported extended competencies, while primary care was specific in virtual communication with patients and the role of developing working relationships with patients. Non-covid hospital units appreciated the stability of employment. The roles specific to covid units were facing the public, communicating with family, and creatively scaling up service.

Conclusion: Identifying nurses' leading, often competing roles during the pandemic enables employers, educators, and professional bodies to steer pregraduate and postgraduate education to address these roles better.

Keywords: COVID-19; Doctor; Nurse; Pandemic; Role
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This research was supported by the program project of the Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic (registration No. NU21-09-00300). All rights under intellectual property protection regulations are reserved.

Conflicts of interest:

Ethical aspects and conflict of interest The authors have no conflict of interest to declare.

Accepted: December 4, 2024; Prepublished online: December 4, 2024; Published: December 31, 2024  Show citation

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Chrdle A, Bártlová S, Chloubová I. The doctors' view of a nurse's role during the COVID-19 pandemic: Qualitative research. Journal of Nursing, Social Studies, Public Health and Rehabilitation. 2024;15(3-4):89-98. doi: 10.32725/jnss.2024.007.
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