Abstract
Critical care nurses perceptions of the angel hero label used to describe their roles and practice during COVID-19
Australian Critical Care, Vol.35, pp.S11-S11
01/01/2022
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Abstract
Introduction: COVID-19 pandemic significantly raised the profile and visibility of critical care nurses and nursing. One notable characteristic of the increased profile of nurses is the tendency for the media and public to use terms of reverence such as angel or hero. These labels are undoubtedly bestowed on critical care nurses with good intentions, presumably in an attempt to acknowledge the courage, care and commitment that underpins their role. However, there is concern amongst critical care nurses about the use of these labels because of the negative impacts on the work environment for example, access to adequate personal protective equipment, safe staff ratios and appropriate renumeration. However, the impact of the angel/hero label on critical care nurses’ roles practice and identity is not well understood. An understanding of this is important for critical care nurses in Australia and New Zealand in order for policy makers to understand the effect of this narrative.
Details
- Title
- Critical care nurses perceptions of the angel hero label used to describe their roles and practice during COVID-19
- Creators
- Jessica Stokes-Parish - Bond UniversityDeb Massey - Southern Cross UniversityRosalind Elliott - Northern Sydney Local Health DistrictNicki Credland - University of HullDavid Barrett - University of HullKaye Rolls - University of Wollongong
- Publication Details
- Australian Critical Care, Vol.35, pp.S11-S11
- Publisher
- Elsevier Inc.
- Identifiers
- 991013055105902368
- Copyright
- © 2022 Published by Elsevier Inc.
- Academic Unit
- Nursing; Faculty of Health
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Abstract