The havoc caused by the pandemic highlighted existing fault lines in the South African health system, and nurses faced shortages of staff and vital life-saving equipment. Colleagues tested positive and died. Visitors were not allowed, so nurses had to be intermediaries between patients and desperate family trying to glean information on the phone. Despite these pressures, they remained at the forefront of the fight against the deadly virus.
This book brings together deeply personal stories of caring for patients in wards and ICU, of feeling overwhelmed, and experiencing the fear of getting infected and passing Covid on to their families. There are also moving tales of personal growth and finding renewed purpose.
In Our Own Words shows the extreme resilience of nurses – even in the face of adversity. And that at the core of a ‘true’ nurse remains the commitment to the patient.
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The havoc caused by the pandemic highlighted existing fault lines in the South African health system, and nurses faced shortages of staff and vital life-saving equipment. Colleagues tested positive and died. Visitors were not allowed, so nurses had to be intermediaries between patients and desperate family trying to glean information on the phone. Despite these pressures, they remained at the forefront of the fight against the deadly virus.
This book brings together deeply personal stories of caring for patients in wards and ICU, of feeling overwhelmed, and experiencing the fear of getting infected and passing Covid on to their families. There are also moving tales of personal growth and finding renewed purpose.
In Our Own Words shows the extreme resilience of nurses – even in the face of adversity. And that at the core of a ‘true’ nurse remains the commitment to the patient.
Thank you to the nurses who contributed their stories to this powerful publication on their traumatic experiences. I hope it will be read by many many people.
An interesting read for those interested in the emotional and moral trauma experienced by South African nurses during the height of the COVID pandemic. The stories have been thoughtfully compiled to allow for a broad description and include an analysis and recommendations for ensuring better support of this valuable human resource.
Imprint | Jonathan Ball Publishers |
Country of origin | South Africa |
Release date | July 2022 |
Availability | In stock. We should be able to ship in 1 working day. More are available from supplier. |
Authors | Siedine Coetzee, Hester Klopper, Jonathan Jansen |
Dimensions | 210 x 138 x 12mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 240 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-77619-209-0 |
Barcode | 9781776192090 |
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LSN | 1-77619-209-5 |