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  • AIM To explore the emotional impact and experiences of geriatric nurses working in nursing homes and caring for patients with coronavirus 2019 disease (COVID-19). DESIGN This is a qualitative study with phenomenological method and data were gathered through in-dept interview. METHODS The experiences and expectations that nurses are facing during their care duties were explored via video conference, using a semi-structured interview guide. We have followed the Consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative research COREQ. RESULTS 24 interviews were conducted with nurses from four countries (Spain, Italy, Peru and Mexico) during April 2020. Three main categories were extracted: fear of the pandemic situation, the sense of duty and professional commitment, and emotional exhaustion. CONCLUSIONS Regardless of the country and situation, in the face of the pandemic, dramatic situations have been experienced in nursing homes worldwide, with nursing staff feeling exhausted and overwhelmed, and reflection is urged on a global level to consider the most appropriate model of care in nursing homes.
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  • 10.1111/jan.14626
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  • Journal_of_advanced_nursing
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  • 33150622
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  • Medline
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  • Experiences of geriatric nurses in nursing home settings across four countries in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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  • 2020-11-04

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