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To explore nurses' experiences of the adoption, implementation, and use of digital technologies during the Covid-19 pandemic in the UK.
A qualitative descriptive study.
A qualitative study using two data sources: qualitative responses from 55 respondents to an online survey, and data from in-depth interviews with 21 individuals. The NASSS framework was used to guide data collection and analysis. Data were analysed using framework analysis.
Respondents reported using a variety of technologies including video conferencing applications, telemonitoring, systems to support care management and telecommunication systems. The analysis identified a range of reasons why technology had been introduced into services, and a recognition of its value in a situation where otherwise care may not have been able to continue. During the pandemic nurses were expected to change their work practices very rapidly, and we identified situations where organisational infrastructure either supported this effectively or created additional burdens for the nurses' work.
Nurses had to adapt to new ways of working rapidly, with digital technology being one of the primary means through which communication and care were delivered. The Covid-19 pandemic provided a unique set of circumstances where layers of governance and many of the existing barriers to technology introduction were reduced.
It is important to learn from these experiences, to understand how to sustain innovations that have proved to be successful, as well as the factors that enable nurses to work effectively in this new environment.
This study adheres to the guidance for publishing qualitative research in informatics.
A public contributor was involved from the beginning of the study conceptualization. They had input into the study approach, were part of the team that acquired the funding for the study and gave input at various stages into the processes for data collection, analysis and writing up the findings. The public contributor is a co-author on this paper and has been involved in the writing and editing of this report.
This study aimed to explore and describe the experiences and perceptions of mothers of children with leukaemia regarding the transition of care from hospital to home.
A qualitative content analysis with a conventional approach was employed, and this report follows the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research (COREQ) checklist.
Thirteen mothers of children with leukaemia were recruited using purposive sampling from two Iranian paediatric hospitals. Data were collected through in-depth, semi-structured interviews conducted between 2023 and 2024 and analysed using conventional qualitative content analysis.
Drowning in the Vortex of Fear and Doubt emerged as the central theme, encapsulating the shared experiences of mothers of children with leukaemia. This overarching theme comprised five categories: (1) Fear of Unpredictable and Life-Threatening Complications, (2) Paradoxical Concerns About Discharge, (3) Doubts and Hopelessness About Treatment Effectiveness, (4) Stress Regarding the Child's Future Life Trajectory and (5) Sense of Helplessness in Alleviating the Child's Suffering.
The findings underscore the need to provide comprehensive supportive services for parents of children with leukaemia. Policymakers and healthcare teams should prioritise initiatives that enhance parental awareness, deliver psychosocial support and empower families to navigate the arduous path of care and treatment with greater trust and confidence.
Ensuring the well-being and comfort of both the child with cancer and the parents throughout the treatment process is essential for improving care outcomes.
The study is reported according to the COREQ.
Mothers of children with leukaemia participated as interviewees and contributed to ensuring the rigour of the study through data validation.
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