Nurse Strategies to Improve the Quality of Psychosocial Care During the COVID‑19 Pandemic

Jesika Pasaribu, Budi A. Keliat, Novy H. C. Daulima, Kristina Lisum, Gipta G. Widodo

Abstract


Background: Nurses play a critical role in combating the COVID‑19 pandemic, facing numerous challenges in providing care to COVID‑19 patients, particularly addressing their psychological issues. This study aims to explore nurses’ experiences in overcoming care challenges and enhancing nursing strategies. The study was held in Indonesia.

Materials and Methods: Primary nurses and nurse managers responsible for COVID‑19 patient care were interviewed extensively for data collection. The Collaizi method was used for data processing.

Results: The study identified three key themes: psychosocial nursing interventions, addressing obstacles in psychosocial care, and enhancing the quality of psychosocial nursing care.

Conclusions: Comprehensive nursing care proves effective in addressing the psychosocial challenges faced by COVID‑19 patients.



Keywords


COVID‑19, nursing administrators, pandemics, psychiatric nursing

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