Nursing Working Experiences of Rescuing and Caring for the Wounded in Naval Fleet Medical Aid Contingents:A Qualitative Study
Objective To explore the working experiences of rescuing and caring for the wounded among nursing staff in naval fleet medical aid contingents,so as to provide references and guidance.Methods The purposive sampling method was used to select 12 nurses with exercise or combat experiences in the naval fleet medical aid contingents,and semi-structured interviews were conducted.Data were analyzed using the phenomenological analysis method.Results A total of 4 themes including 14 subthemes were identified,namely burdensome nursing positions and duties,flexible and efficient nursing strategies,challenging nurs-ing tasks,and urgent optimization programs.Conclusions The nursing staff in the naval fleet medical aid contingents shoulder burdensome tasks and should master appropriate nursing skills.To cope with those challenges,institutions should establish standardized nursing regulations and optimize the draft procedure and training.
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