Experiences of Nurse Volunteers in Haiti After the 2010 Earthquake

Research and theory for nursing practice - Tập 27 Số 3 - Trang 193-213 - 2013
Elizabeth Sloand, Grace W. K. Ho, Joan Kub1
1School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland 21205, USA.

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Purpose:The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of volunteer nurses after the Haiti earthquake, January 2010.Design:A descriptive qualitative study design using in-depth interviews focuses on experiences of 12 American nurse volunteers who served in Haiti following the 2010 earthquake.Methods:Semistructured interviews were conducted in person or by phone using an interview guide. The interviews were audio-taped, transcribed, and checked for accuracy. Data analysis was assisted using NVivo9.Findings:Six themes emerged: initial shock, relentless work, substituting and making do, questioning, systems building, and transitioning back.Conclusions and implications:Nurses who are interested in volunteering after a disaster can expect the experience to be overwhelming and will require them to exercise great flexibility, creativity, and strength in their nursing practice. Nurse volunteers can expect a rewarding experience that will likely change their perspective on nursing work and personal life.

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