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KMID : 0379720210350010033
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Journal of Korean Community Health Nursing Academic Society
2021 Volume.35 No. 1 p.33 ~ p.46
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A Phenomenological Study on the Experiences of Long Term Care Facility Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Kim JI-Hyang
Han Suk-Jung
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to understand the experiences of those who take care of the elderly at a long-term care facility during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods: Colaizzi’s phenomenological research method was applied to describe the meaning and nature of the experiences of eight workers in an elderly care facility during the COVID-19 crisis.
Results: Studies have shown that these workers experienced ‘fear from infectious disease’ and had the opportunity to ‘reflect upon life changed by infectious disease.’ They also worked together to overcome the crisis by ‘protect nursing home with the nurses at COVID-19 sites’ and felt ‘safety from the nursing home,’ and experienced ‘a strong sense of calling for the job’ through the crisis.
Conclusion: This study is the first of its kind conducted in Korea on workers in an elderly care facility. The results indicate that it is necessary to supports these workers with practical useful education, counseling, and emotional support during the epidemic.
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KEYWORD
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COVID-19, Experience, Phenomenology, Nursing homes, Caregivers
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