O vivido pelo enfermeiro em unidades de triagem para síndromes gripais no enfrentamento da COVID-19

Abstract

COVID-19 is a disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, which presents a clinical picture that varies from asymptomatic infections to severe respiratory conditions. The present study presents as a research object "the experience of nurses from Triage Units for Flu Syndromes in coping with COVID-19". Its guiding question for the research is: What is the experience of nurses working in Triage Units for Flu Syndromes in coping with COVID-19. Justification/Relevance: Nursing professionals face a scenario of pandemic by the SARS-CoV-2 virus with a consequent change in their practice, due to the high risk of contagion. This change brings about a unique experience, permeated with feelings and new technical and personal obstacles that impactfully affect the professional and private life of nurses. With the knowledge of the phenomenon hidden in this experience, one will have knowledge to support a structured work process to face pandemics, with possibilities to mitigate the possible undesirable consequences arising from the current situation, providing quality of life, professional and personal safety. Therefore, the objective of the study: to understand the experience of nurses who work in a Triage Unit for Flu Syndromes in coping with COVID-19. Methodology: descriptive and explanatory study, qualitative, conducted by Alfred Schütz's social phenomenology. The research was carried out with 10 nurses who worked in the two Triage Units for Flu Syndromes in the fight against COVID-19, aimed at caring for patients with suspected and/or confirmed cases of COVID-19, in the city of Maceió, Alagoas. After approval by the Ethics and Research Committee of the Federal University of Alagoas, in accordance with the ethical principles of Resolution No. 466/12 and No. 510/16 of the National Health Council, individual phenomenological interviews were conducted, guided by the following question trigger: "Tell us about your experience during the time you are caring for patients with COVID19, treated at the Triage Unit for Flu Syndromes." The interviews were recorded and transcribed for analysis based on the assumptions of Alfred Schütz's social phenomenology. Results: To understand the phenomenon, it was necessary to dive into the experience of nurses in triage units to achieve the analysis of the existentiality of what was experienced. Given the assumptions of social phenomenology, it was possible to unveil the following categories: Difficult times experienced in coping with COVID-19; The world of life permeated by learning with COVID-19; Repercussions of COVID-19 in the world of nurses' lives.