Odyssey to a peaceful repose: A review into the role of ICU nurses during COVID-19

2022 IJRSE – Volume 11 Issue 12

Available Online:  24 June 2022

Author/s:

Jimenez, O-Jay B.*
Bacolod Adventist Medical Center, Bacolod City, Philippines
College of Nursing, University of St. La Salle, Bacolod City, Philippines (o.jimenez@usls.edu.ph)

Trajera, Sheilla M.
BSN, MN, and PhD Programs in Nursing, University of St. La Salle, Bacolod City, Philippines (s.trajera@usls.edu.ph)

Abstract:

COVID-19 patients’ odyssey to peaceful repose includes the role of ICU nurses in three aspects of care, which include self-care, care of dying patients, and care of significant others. The purpose of this review is to identify an encompassing holistic approach to achieving a peaceful end of life. Discussion begins with the prevalence of end-of-life care, which is followed by the objectives and role of nurses with critically ill patients, and the various insights into the essence of a good or quality end-of-life care. It is hoped that by understanding the various role of nurses during COVID-19, educational implications can be provided.

Keywords: COVID-19, end-of-life, intensive care units, nurses, literature review

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2022.330

Cite this article:
Jimenez, O. B., & Trajera, S. M. (2022). Odyssey to a peaceful repose: A review into the role of ICU nurses during COVID-19. International Journal of Research Studies in Education, 11(12), 71-88. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2022.330

*Corresponding Author