Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic presented numerous challenges for nurses working in intensive care units (ICUs), leading to a significant impact on their mental and psychological well-being. Despite these challenges, resilience is recognized as a protective factor for ICU nurses that can enhance the well-being of healthcare professionals and enable them to cope effectively with stressors and challenges. But there is a gap in the literature about the experiences, unique needs, and resilience strategies used by ICU nurses in the United States (U.S.).
The purpose of this dissertation research was to complete three interrelated projects in order to gain a better understanding of the unique needs and experiences of ICU nurses during COVID-19 and to explore the strategies they used to cope with the additional stressors brought on by the pandemic to promote their resilience.
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Type
Dissertation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Ethnography
Research Approach
Qualitative Research
Keywords:
COVID-19 Pandemic, Resilience, Intensive Care Unit
Advisor
Rebecca Lee
Second Advisor
Beverly Hittle
Third Advisor
Liliana Guyler
Degree
PhD
Degree Grantor
University of Cincinnati
Degree Year
2023
Recommended Citation
Xavier, Teenu, "Understanding the unique needs, experiences and strategies used by ICU nurses to be resilient during the COVID-19 Pandemic" (2023). Dissertations. 1165.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/dissertations/1165
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Proxy-submission
Date of Issue
2023-10-26
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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 30725444 ProQuest document ID: 2864733212. The author still retains copyright.