“We Were Absolutely in the Dark”: Manifest Content Analysis of Developmental Disability Nurses’ Experiences During the Early COVID-19 Pandemic

Desroches, Melissa L.; Fisher, Kathleen; Ailey, Sarah H.; Stych, Judith

doi:10.1177/23333936211051705

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“…Pandemic-related directives such as self-isolation and physical distancing and intermittent provision of health care and services (Armitage & Nellums, 2020) and medical rationing (Andrews et al, 2020) have impacted this population more than the general population. Developmental disabilities nurses dedicated more time assisting people with varying DDs (and their families) in understanding and coping with the pandemic-related social changes such as social distancing, not having visitors, changes in daily routine, not being able to attend day programs (Desroches et al, 2021). Most importantly, the pandemic has exposed that level of skilled nursing care for people receiving DD services is associated with COVID-19 outcomes (Landes et al, 2021).…”

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Nursing care for persons with developmental disabilities: Review of literature on barriers and facilitators faced by nurses to provide care

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Aims To identify barriers and facilitators to nursing care of individuals with developmental disabilities (DDs). Background Individuals with DDs experience health disparities. Nurses, although well positioned to provide optimal care to this population, face challenges. Design Narrative review of extant published peer‐reviewed literature. Data Sources Electronic databases, ProQuest and EBSCO, were searched for studies published in English between 2000 and 2019. Review Methods Three reviewers reviewed abstracts and completed data extraction. Knowledge synthesis was completed by evaluating the 17 selected studies. Results Emerging themes were: (1) barriers and challenges to nursing interventions; (2) facilitators to nursing care; and (3) recommendations for nursing education, policy and practice. Conclusion Nursing has the potential to be a key partner in supporting the health of people with DDs. Impact There is a need for specific education and training, so nurses are better equipped to provide care for people with DDs.

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Nursing care for persons with developmental disabilities: Review of literature on barriers and facilitators faced by nurses to provide care

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“…Using both in vivo coding and manifest content analysis helped increase credibility, the equivalent of internal validity, “indicating the degree to which data analysis is realistically reflected.”42 (p3) The researchers frequently reflected on their social location throughout the analysis. External validity is limited to other Marshallese in the United States and was supported by another research study 43…”

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“I've Never Been to a Doctor”

Narruhn

Espina

2022

Advances in Nursing Science

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The Ri Majel (Marshallese) migrants of Washington State have endured health inequities and unique laws dictating their access to health care once they arrive to the United States. These health inequities can be seen to be a result of historical trauma and militarization of their islands. The research question was an inquiry regarding access to health care for the Ri Majel in Washington State. We first provide detailed historical data in the background to contextualize our research inquiry. We interviewed 12 people and using manifest content analysis found 2 main themes regarding the health of the Ri Majel: (1) health care access and inequity and (2) historical trauma and embodiment. Health care access was impeded by (1) ongoing effects of radiation, (2) repeated denial of services, (3) lack of health care and insurance, (4) lack of language interpretation during health care visits, and (5) poverty. Historical trauma and embodiment were evidenced by these findings: (1) illness and early mortality; (2) provider lack of knowledge and understanding of the Ri Majel; (3) structural discrimination; (4) feelings of sadness and despair; (5) shyness and humility; and (6) a sense of "cannot/will not" and fatalism. Our findings demonstrate the need to examine structural factors when assessing health inequities and a need to understand and mitigate the effects of historical trauma enacted by structural racism, violence, and colonialism. Strategies to mitigate the embodiment of historical trauma require further investigation.

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“…In April 2020, as part of a multiple method study, they used manifest content analysis to evaluate nurses to an online survey question about their experience of being a developmental disability nurse while encountering challenges to meeting the basic care needs of their clients. The nurses had lived with fear of COVID-19 and stress while helping others understand and cope, navigating a changing landscape, and feeling left out ( 12 ).…”

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Impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) disease pandemic on healthy lifestyle behaviors in persons with and without disabilities in Qatar

Pandiyan,

Sathian,

Kariyathankavil

et al. 2024

Front. Psychiatry

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PurposeThis study aimed to examine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the lifestyle behaviors which included physical activity, sedentariness, healthy eating habits, sleep habits, and tobacco use in persons with and without disabilities in Qatar.MethodsThis cross-sectional study used a structured, online questionnaire. The collected data included demographics, mental health, physical health, eating habits, body weight, sleep, and nicotine intake. This study was conducted between September 25, 2020, and December 31, 2020.ResultsSeventy respondents from Qatar participated in the study. Pre-pandemic healthy lifestyle behaviors (physical activity, healthy diet, sleep, etc.) showed no significant differences between people with and without disabilities. However, perceived changes in mental and physical health and eating habits during the pandemic lockdown differed between people with and without disabilities. People with disabilities reported worsening mental health (64.7%), physical health (53%), and dietary habits compared to the pre-pandemic levels. Furthermore, the more severe the disability, the more significant is its impact on mental and physical health.ConclusionThis study indicated that the pandemic has had a significant impact on the mental and physical health of people with and without disabilities in Qatar. These findings reveal how closely individuals with disabilities and their lifestyle choices are related to their mental and physical well-being. This will enable the development of specific interventions for similar situations in the future.

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“We Were Absolutely in the Dark”: Manifest Content Analysis of Developmental Disability Nurses’ Experiences During the Early COVID-19 Pandemic

Cited by 3 publications

References 20 publications

Nursing care for persons with developmental disabilities: Review of literature on barriers and facilitators faced by nurses to provide care

Nursing care for persons with developmental disabilities: Review of literature on barriers and facilitators faced by nurses to provide care

“I've Never Been to a Doctor”

Impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) disease pandemic on healthy lifestyle behaviors in persons with and without disabilities in Qatar

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