Psychological experiences of nurses caring for patients with COVID‐19: Integrative review based on qualitative research

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AbstractAimTo analyse the literature on nurses' psychological experiences caring for COVID‐19 patients, focusing on qualitative research.DesignAn integrative review.Review MethodsWhittemore & Knafl's approach was used.Data SourcesSix databases were searched using the terms ‘nurses’, ‘psychological experiences’ and ‘COVID‐19’.ResultsTen studies were selected and analysed. Five characteristics related to nurses' negative psychological experiences, four characteristics related to positive psychological experiences and seven coping strategies of nurses were identified.ConclusionThis study demonstrated the need for psychological, social, financial and organizational support for nurses to improve mental well‐being and the level of nursing care.No Patient or Public Contribution.