Emergency nurses' attitudes, perceptions about personal protective equipment and willingness to care for COVID-19 patients: A descriptive, cross-sectional study.

Published in: Journal of nursing management (2022)

Nurse managers need to assess nurses' needs for safety and provide a supportive climate to mitigate their concerns regarding infection risk and encourage nurses' willingness to care for patients. Nurse managers should provide precise guidelines on correct personal protective equipment use. Repetitive training on personal protective equipment should be provided to encourage nurses' adaptation to its use.

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