RT Journal Article
T1 Nursing as a Sustainability Factor of the Health System during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study
A1 Rojas Ocaña, María Jesús
A1 Araujo Hernández, Miriam
A1 Romero Castillo, Rocío
A1 San Román Mata, Silvia
A1 García Navarro, Esperanza Begoña
AB Earlier this year, Spain took center stage in the emerging health crisis due to theSARS-CoV-2 pandemic. On 14 March 2020, a state of alarm was declared to manage this health crisis.The contribution of nursing professionals to sustainability of the system during this health crisis hasbeen vital, not only in specialized care but, in a more understated way, in primary care. The objectiveof the present study was to describe the perceptions and lived experiences of primary care nursesduring the COVID-19 health emergency. A qualitative study taking a phenomenological approachwas carried out, triangulating data collected through non-participant observations, eight in-depthinterviews, and two discussion groups with community nurses and case managers. A total sampleof 20 key informants was obtained during the month of May, 2020. The key informants expressedstrong positive perceptions of the recognition received from service users and satisfaction whenacknowledging that they have been an important source of emotional support. Informants identifythe importance of their work in sustaining the system, particularly outlining team cohesion andcommunication, whilst also evaluating the empowering position in which service users and societyitself has put them.
PB MDPI
SN 2071-1050
YR 2020
FD 2020-10
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10272/19100
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10272/19100
LA eng
NO Rojas Ocaña, M. J., Araujo Hernández, M., Romero Castillo, R., Román Mata, S. S., & García Navarro, E. B. (2020). Nursing as a Sustainability Factor of the Health System during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study. Sustainability, 12(19), 8099. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/su12198099
DS Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Huelva
RD 30 may 2026