The Care Process of Newborns Diagnosed with COVID-19 and The Experiences of Their Mothers: A Phenomenological Study

Authors : Nehir ULU OGUT, Müjde ÇALIKUŞU İNCEKAR, Eda ÇEÇEN, Sevim SAVAŞER

Pages : 45-54

Doi:10.38108/ouhcd.1060969

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Publication Date : 2023-04-17

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Objective: This study was conducted to determine care process of newborns diagnosed with COVID-19 and experiences of their mothers diagnosed with COVID-19. Methods: This phenomenological study was conducted with qualitative design in the III-level neonatal intensive care unit of a tertiary hospital. A semi-structured interview form was used during the interview. The interview was recorded on a tape recorder. Content analysis was used to analyze the data. Results: Appropriate nursing interventions were applied according to the symptoms of the newborns. Three main themes were determined as “Emotions and thoughts about her newborn and her loved ones”, “Thoughts about the health sector” and “Thoughts about the future”. Conclusion: The mothers had negative emotions and thoughts such as trauma, fear of loss, sadness, helplessness, longing, social isolation, stigma and positive emotions and thoughts such as attachment, social support and value. The mothers had positive thoughts about the health sector such as value, satisfaction and trust. The mothers had negative thoughts about the future such as worry and social isolation and positive thoughts such as hope.
Keywords : Anne, COVID 19, hemşirelik, yenidoğan, yenidoğan yoğun bakım