The psychological experience of Chinese nurses in support of COVID-19 frontline:A qualitative study

摘要

Objective: The objective of the study is to explore the real psychological experience of the frontline support nurses in fight against COVID-19,so as to provide a reference basis for targeted intervention and ensure the mental health of the frontline support nurses.Methods: The objective sampling method was used to conduct semi‑structured interviews with 9 frontline support nurses fighting COVID‑19,and the interview contents were analyzed using Colaizzi’s 7‑step method.Results: The psychological experience of frontline support nurses in fight against COVID-19 can be summarized into four themes: Thecoexistence of negative psychological experience and positive psychological experience (tension, anxiety, fear, and depression);psychologicalpressure;many factors that affect the negative psychological experience (the stimulation of the external environment, the care of family members,the guidance of network public opinion);and solid support system (good family support and rich social support).Conclusion: Although frontline support nurses have negative emotions and bear great psychological pressure, they all have a high sense ofprofessional responsibility. Therefore, managers should pay attention to their psychological experience and provide targeted assistance to them.