The Impact of COVID-19 Visitor Restrictions on Clinical Cancer Nurses.

O'Dea, A; Caulfield, R; Roche, MA

The Impact of COVID-19 Visitor Restrictions on Clinical Cancer Nurses.

O'Dea, A Caulfield, R Roche, MA

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Publisher:: Elsevier
Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Semin Oncol Nurs, 2023, pp. 151530
Issue Date:: 2023-11-24

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Field	Value	Language
dc.contributor.author	O'Dea, A
dc.contributor.author	Caulfield, R
dc.contributor.author	Roche, MA
dc.date.accessioned	2024-01-09T05:36:15Z
dc.date.available	2023-10-16
dc.date.available	2024-01-09T05:36:15Z
dc.date.issued	2023-11-24
dc.identifier.citation	Semin Oncol Nurs, 2023, pp. 151530
dc.identifier.issn	0749-2081
dc.identifier.issn	1878-3449
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/174149
dc.description.abstract	OBJECTIVES: To explore the impact of visitor restrictions on clinical cancer nurses, their roles and duties, and the coping strategies used to address the impact. DATA SOURCES: Semistructured qualitative interviews were conducted through purposive sampling with nurses working in a clinical role within cancer services at the study site for at least 1 year. Interviews were recorded and transcribed. Textual data transcribed from interviews were analyzed for themes using NVivo version 12 software, following Braun and Clarke's six phases of thematic analysis. CONCLUSION: Visitor restrictions implemented due to COVID-19 had a significant impact on clinical cancer nurses. The study found evidence of moral injury and conflict-within the role of the nurse, the implementation of organizational policies, and nurses' professional identity and personal beliefs. Despite this adversity, nurses remained committed to their clinical practice. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: Changes to nurses' roles and the practice environment have potentially significant impact on well-being and retention. To ensure that nurses can continue to provide high-quality nursing care in challenging environments, organizations must minimize this impact. Consistent communication and support activities, including recognizing and responding appropriately to situations, may be used in the reduction of potential moral injury and stress.
dc.format	Print-Electronic
dc.language	eng
dc.publisher	Elsevier
dc.relation.ispartof	Semin Oncol Nurs
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1016/j.soncn.2023.151530
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.subject	1110 Nursing, 1112 Oncology and Carcinogenesis
dc.subject.classification	Nursing
dc.subject.classification	3211 Oncology and carcinogenesis
dc.subject.classification	4205 Nursing
dc.title	The Impact of COVID-19 Visitor Restrictions on Clinical Cancer Nurses.
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.location.activity	United States
utslib.for	1110 Nursing
utslib.for	1112 Oncology and Carcinogenesis
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CHSP - Health Services and Practice
utslib.copyright.status	open_access	*
dc.date.updated	2024-01-09T05:36:14Z
pubs.publication-status	Published online

Abstract:

OBJECTIVES: To explore the impact of visitor restrictions on clinical cancer nurses, their roles and duties, and the coping strategies used to address the impact. DATA SOURCES: Semistructured qualitative interviews were conducted through purposive sampling with nurses working in a clinical role within cancer services at the study site for at least 1 year. Interviews were recorded and transcribed. Textual data transcribed from interviews were analyzed for themes using NVivo version 12 software, following Braun and Clarke's six phases of thematic analysis. CONCLUSION: Visitor restrictions implemented due to COVID-19 had a significant impact on clinical cancer nurses. The study found evidence of moral injury and conflict-within the role of the nurse, the implementation of organizational policies, and nurses' professional identity and personal beliefs. Despite this adversity, nurses remained committed to their clinical practice. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: Changes to nurses' roles and the practice environment have potentially significant impact on well-being and retention. To ensure that nurses can continue to provide high-quality nursing care in challenging environments, organizations must minimize this impact. Consistent communication and support activities, including recognizing and responding appropriately to situations, may be used in the reduction of potential moral injury and stress.

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