Covid – 19 Pandemic: Roles of The Perioperative Nurses

Covid-19 has had severe economic, social, political and cultural consequences on human life and these consequences will be experienced well into the future. The emergence of this pandemic has been a massive test for health-care systems in terms of their capabilities and weaknesses. Concerns for personal safety are to be expected. Although everyone is under immense stress from trying to cope with the pandemic, perioperative nurse are faced with unique challenges ranging from protecting themselves, their families, and patients, to working longer hours, and in some cases, being forced to stretch their personal protective equipment (PPE) in very risky ways. In addition, their concentration, comprehension, and decision-making ability can be affected by these psychological difficulties, which could, in turn, affect infectious disease management. Therefore, the study examined the roles of perioperative nurses in managing Covid-19 pandemic.

Keywords: Covid-19, Pandemic, Perioperative Nurses,