Alturistic experiences of earthquake victim nurses: A phenomenological study
Nursing Ethics, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, SSCI, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Basım Tarihi: 2026
- Doi Numarası: 10.1177/09697330261465733
- Dergi Adı: Nursing Ethics
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, Abstracts in Social Gerontology, CINAHL, EBSCO Legal Collection, EBSCO Legal Source, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Philosopher's Index, Psycinfo, Public Affairs Index, Philosopher's Index full-text, Academic Search Ultimate (EBSCO), Social Science Premium Collection (ProQuest), Biomedical Reference Collection: Corporate Edition (EBSCO), Health Research Premium Collection (ProQuest), Legal Collection (EBSCO), Legal Source (EBSCO), Sociology Database (ProQuest), Sociology Source Ultimate (EBSCO)
- Anahtar Kelimeler: altruism, earthquake, phenomenological study, professional ethics < topic areas, qualitative research < empirical approaches, victim nurses
- Karadeniz Teknik Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Background: It is unclear what the consequences would be if nurses were unwilling to provide care services that require sacrifice during times of crisis. However, identifying nurses’ experiences of care involving sacrifice in these situations is crucial for improving nurses’ well-being and, consequently, the quality of patient care. Aim: To describe the altruistic experiences of nurses affected by the earthquake centered in Kahramanmaraş, recorded as the disaster of the century in Turkey. Design: Qualitative research design, phenomenological type. Methods: The research was conducted between November 2023 and October 2024 with 17 nurses who worked in the 6 February 2023 earthquake, following institutional permission and ethics committee approval. Data were collected using face-to-face semi-structured interview method. Phenomenological analysis was used to analyze data. Ethical considerations: Approval was obtained from the institutional (E-12472141-604.01-235032340) and ethics review boards (E-13562490-050.01.04-436203), and informed consent was obtained from the participants. Results: The majority of participants were female and had a bachelor’s degree. The average years of experience in profession was 7.82 and 94.12% worked in a hospital that was damaged by earthquake. Four main themes were identified, comprising 20 sub-themes reflecting altruistic experiences of nurses providing care to earthquake victims: (i) The lifesaving mission; (ii) The light of altruistic care; (iii) The weight of altruistic care; and (iv) Balancing acts: the challenge of professional and personal life. Conclusion: Study results highlight the experiences of nurses providing altruistic care after earthquake, revealing natural burdens and benefits that come with their professional commitment. Implications in practice: Developing nurses’ disaster preparedness, resilience, and psychosocial support is essential for strengthening nursing services in future crises. Comprehensive policies and disaster nursing programs are needed to ensure safe work environments and sustainable healthcare systems. Understanding these phenomena requires a comprehensive examination of the psychological and practical consequences of such commitment, which necessitates further research.