Changes in Nurses’ Sense of Calling During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study

Uzunbacak, Hasan Hüseyin; Yastıoğlu, Seher; Dik, Bryan J.; Erhan, Tuğba; Akçakanat, Tahsin

doi:10.1177/08948453221120684

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“…A unique finding in this study was the enthusiasm and motivation of nurses to provide assistance despite the challenges they faced during disasters. Uzunbacak et al also found in their study that nurses’ commitment to people and their profession served as a driving force that propelled them to the front lines of disasters [ 30 ]. From this perspective, nurses emerge as invaluable angels who shoulder the immense burden of disasters with unwavering commitment.…”

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Exploring the consequences of nurses’ involvement in disaster response: findings from a qualitative content analysis study

Farokhzadian,

Shahrbabaki,

Farahmandnia

et al. 2024

BMC Emerg Med

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Background The presence of nurses during disasters can lead to many consequences. Understanding the nurses’ experiences of these consequences can provide valuable insights. Therefore, this study was conducted to explore the experiences of Iranian nurses regarding the consequences they faced when being present during disasters. Methods This qualitative descriptive study employed a content analysis approach to examine the topic at hand. 20 nurses working in the emergency units of Kerman hospitals were selected through purposive sampling. In-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted to collect the data. The data were analyzed using qualitative content analysis proposed by Graneheim and Lundman. MAXQDA 10 was used to manage data. Results After analysis of the interviews, two main categories were identified: overlapping of job frustrations and acquiring experience in difficult conditions. The main category of acquiring experience in difficult conditions comprised the following subcategories: improved quality of care, experience and dedication in fulfilling the role, reduced stress, occupational motivation and enthusiasm, increased self-confidence, and improved social status. On the other hand, the category of overlapping of job frustrations also consisted of the subcategories of physical strength deterioration, psychological and emotional distress, discontinued from supports, feelings of hopelessness, increased exposure to violence and aggression, and occurrence of family problems. Conclusion Being present during disasters and obtaining the necessary competencies can have positive consequences that serve as turning points in the personal and professional growth of nurses. Additionally, favorable outcomes can help nurses cope with adverse circumstances. Managers can utilize the findings of this study to develop strategies aimed at reducing negative outcomes and enhancing positive ones among nurses during disasters.

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Exploring the consequences of nurses’ involvement in disaster response: findings from a qualitative content analysis study

Farokhzadian,

Shahrbabaki,

Farahmandnia

et al. 2024

BMC Emerg Med

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“…During the COVID-19 pandemic, nurses’ occupational calling was examined. In their qualitative research, Uzunbacak et al (2022) stated that nurses experienced more positive than negative changes in their job calling during the COVID-19 pandemic. The nurses revealed that various factors, such as their perception about the meaning of their job and their desire to help others, had increased their sense of calling.…”

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“…The nurses revealed that various factors, such as their perception about the meaning of their job and their desire to help others, had increased their sense of calling. In contrast, factors such as excessive workload, exhaustion, inadequate compensation, and lack of recognition were identified as negatively impacting nurses’ sense of professional calling ( Uzunbacak et al, 2022 ). Consequently, monitoring the working environment as safe and positive is essential not only to improve job satisfaction but also to prevent the exacerbation of the sense of calling.…”

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Effect of COVID-19 Frontline Nurses’ Profession Perception on Their Intention to Stay: The Mediating Role of Job Satisfaction

Koh

2023

SAGE Open Nursing

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Introduction Understanding the factors affecting the intention of frontline nurses during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic to stay in the nursing profession is essential for developing strategies to overcome the challenges associated with the pandemic. Objectives This study aimed to examine the mediating effect of nurses’ job satisfaction on the relationship between their sense of calling, job-esteem, and the intention to stay in their profession. Methods The study used a previously collected dataset, sourced from a dedicated COVID-19 hospital in Seoul City, South Korea. Original data were collected from June to July 2021. The study sample consisted of 134 nurses who provided direct care to patients. The intention to stay was measured with the following question: “Are you willing to work during this COVID-19 pandemic?”. The Job Satisfaction Scale from the Korean Labor and Income Panel Study, Korean version of a Multidimensional Calling Measure, and Job-Esteem Scale for Hospital Nurses were utilized. Associations between the study variables were estimated using bivariate correlation analyses and bootstrapping mediation analyses. Results In the bivariate correlation analysis, nurses’ sense of calling ( r = .36, p < .001), job-esteem ( r = .32, p < .001), and job satisfaction ( r = .39, p < .001) were significantly associated with the intention to stay. In the mediation analysis, job satisfaction partially mediated the relationship between the sense of calling and the intention to stay (total effect; B = 0.410, p < .001) and fully mediated the relationship between job-esteem and the intention to stay (total effect; B = 0.549, p < .001). Conclusion Enhancing nurses’ job satisfaction is crucial for fostering the retention of the nursing workforce amid the pandemic. Consequently, it is imperative to closely examine the job satisfaction and work environment of frontline nurses to identify areas in need of improvement. Addressing the factors that impede nurses’ job satisfaction is essential to unlock the positive effects of a sense of calling and job-esteem.

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“…Generally, when faced with critical incidents or life events such as the COVID-19 pandemic, people are prompted to discover and rebuild meaning in life [ 15 ], and identify and pursue a calling [ 1 ]. For example, Turkish nurses experienced changes to their sense of calling during the COVID-19 pandemic [ 19 ]. Thus, COVID-19 provides a relevant context for exploring the open questions of how calling is defined and emerges among medical students.…”

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How calling emerges and develops during COVID-19: a qualitative study of medical students

Xu,

Xie,

Liu

et al. 2023

BMC Med Educ

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Introduction The presence of calling in medicine has been shown to be related to a preponderance of positive outcomes among medical students. However, only a few studies examined the antecedents of calling. Of this group, little is known about how a calling emerges and develops in a crisis situation. This study examines the processes underlying the emergence and development of calling when confronted with COVID-19. Methods Semi-structured interviews were conducted with medical students (N = 28) from China from February to March 2020. Medical students reported their experiences about the emergence of calling, its antecedents, and its outcomes in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Interviews were transcribed and analyzed using a thematic analysis approach. Results Four main themes were identified: (1) the definition of calling, (2) the trajectories of calling development, (3) the factors leading to the emergence of calling, and (4) the outcomes of the emergence of calling. Medical students conceptualized calling as both self- and other-oriented regarding serving the common good. Three calling paths were revealed: significantly enhanced, growing out of nothing, and remaining unchanged. Work sense-making and identity formation interact to facilitate the emergence of calling. The emergence of a calling affects career and study-related outcomes. Discussion Our findings advance the concept of how the calling of medical students emerges and develops in response to life events through work sense-making and identity formation. Academic institutions and medical educators could leverage these events to facilitate calling discernment among medical students.

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Changes in Nurses’ Sense of Calling During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study

Cited by 7 publications

References 53 publications

Exploring the consequences of nurses’ involvement in disaster response: findings from a qualitative content analysis study

Exploring the consequences of nurses’ involvement in disaster response: findings from a qualitative content analysis study

Effect of COVID-19 Frontline Nurses’ Profession Perception on Their Intention to Stay: The Mediating Role of Job Satisfaction

How calling emerges and develops during COVID-19: a qualitative study of medical students

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