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Journal : Belitung Nursing Journal

Nurse workforce scheduling: A qualitative study of Indonesian nurse managers’ experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic Kartika Mawar Sari Sugianto; Rr. Tutik Sri Hariyati; Hening Pujasari; Enie Novieastari; Hanny Handiyani
Belitung Nursing Journal Vol. 8 No. 1 (2022): January - February
Publisher : Belitung Raya Foundation, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33546/bnj.1735

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Background: The increase in COVID-19 cases in Indonesia has resulted in changes in the hospital workflow, including the staffing process and scheduling, especially in the isolation units. Nurse managers are working hard in the scheduling system to ensure high-quality care is provided with the best human resources. Objective: This study aimed to explore the experiences of nurse managers in managing staff nurses’ work schedules during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: A qualitative descriptive design was used in this study. Eleven nurse managers from three COVID-19 referral hospitals were selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected using online semi-structured interviews. Thematic analysis was used for data analysis, and data were presented using a thematic tree. Consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative research (COREQ) checklist was used as a reporting guideline of the study. Results: Four themes were developed: (i) Nurse shortage, (ii) Strategically looking for ways to fulfill the workforce, (iii) Change of shift schedule, and (iv) Expecting guidance from superiors and compliance from staff. Conclusion: The lack of nurse staff is a problem during a pandemic. Thus, managing personnel effectively, mobilizing and rotating, and recruiting volunteers are strategies to fulfill the workforce during the pandemic. Using a sedentary shift pattern and sufficient holidays could prevent nurses from falling ill and increase compliance with scheduling. In addition, a staffing calculation formula is needed, and top nursing managers are suggested to provide guidance or direction to the head nurses to reduce confusion in managing the work schedule during the pandemic.
Understanding cultural barriers to the care of low-birth-weight infants in Papua, Indonesia: A qualitative descriptive study Situmorang, Hotnida Erlin; Rustina, Yeni; Novieastari, Enie
Belitung Nursing Journal Vol. 11 No. 5 (2025): September - October
Publisher : Belitung Raya Foundation

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33546/bnj.3953

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Background: Low birth weight (LBW) is a persistent public health challenge globally, including in Indonesia, particularly in remote areas like Papua. While biological risks are well documented, the influence of sociocultural factors on LBW infant care remains underexplored. There is a critical gap in understanding how cultural beliefs and family dynamics act as barriers to effective caregiving in these settings. Objective: This study aimed to explore cultural barriers to the care of LBW infants in Papua, Indonesia. Methods: A qualitative descriptive design was employed. Data were collected through face-to-face, semi-structured interviews with ten mothers of LBW infants in Jayapura, Papua, from May to July 2024. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and analyzed using inductive thematic analysis. Results: Inductive thematic analysis resulted in six themes: (1) Traditions and traditional practices during pregnancy and childrearing; (2) Perceptions of herbal remedies and traditional practices in managing infant health and growth; (3) Traditional care practices for LBW infants and their adaptation within community health efforts; (4) Challenges and obstacles for parents in caring for LBW infants; (5) Family support, roles, and hospital-based education in LBW care; and (6) Parental understanding, needs, and expectations regarding LBW care. Conclusion: Despite improvements in health information and services, ongoing cultural negotiation is needed to achieve optimal family-based LBW care. Nurses and other health workers should enhance cultural competence and employ patient-centered, culturally sensitive nursing care that integrates local traditions with evidence-based practice, aiming to improve infant health and reduce complications.
Co-Authors Aat Yatnikasari Aat Yatnikasari Ade Irma Dahlia Agus Setiawan Agustin Indracahyani Allenidekania Allenidekania Alpan Habibi Amir, Haeril Anggita Dian Puspita Ani Haryani, Ani Anik Maryunani Annida Falahaini Asriadi Asriadi Astuti Yuni Nursasi Ayu My Lestari Saragih Budi Anna Keliat Chandra, Muhammad Cicilia Ika Wulandari Dahlia, Ade Irma Desnita Fitri Dewi Gayatri Dewi Sartika Diah Arruum Dian Anggraini Diantha Soemantri Dina Warashati Dita Sulistyowati Dwinara Febrianti Eka Handayani Elisabet Herlyani Bota Koten Ella Nurlaella Hadi Ella Nurlela Hadi Elsa Naviati Eva Riyani Evi Martha Farida Murtiani Fredinan Yulianda Gorean, Grace Irma Hajjul Kamil Hanny Handiyani Hargiana, Giur Hening Pujasari Hermalinda Hermalinda, Hermalinda Hotnida Erlin Situmorang Imami Nur Rachmawati Isnaini, Barkah Jajang Gunawijaya Jajang Gunawijaya Kartika Mawar Sari Sugianto Keumalasari, Keumalasari Khairul Nasri Khoyrunnisa, Ulfa Krisna Yetti Krisna Yetti Kuntarti Lisnawati Yupartini Malau, Mahda Chresginova MARINA TARIGAN Martiningsih Martiningsih, Martiningsih Murtiwi Murtiwi Nelly Hermala Dewi Neni Triana not applicable, Setyowati Nugraha, M Akbar Nuraeni, Tuti Prakartini, Entin Putri Salsabila, Meliawati R Totong Iskandar Rachmi, Shanti Farida Rahma Yulis Rita Setianingrum Rizany, Ichsan Rr Tutik Sri Hariyati Rr Tutik Sri Haryati Rr. Tutik Sri Hariyati Rr. Tutik Sri Hariyati Rr. Tutik Sri Hariyati Rr. Tutik Sri Hariyati S., Diana Tri Budi Sarma, Eva Winda Sarvita Dewi Sarvita Dewi Satinah Satinah Satinah Satinah Satinah Satinah Setiyadi, Agus Setyaningrum, Ikawati Sitorus, Kristiani Sri Herni Wigiarti Sri Purwaningsih Sumampow, Meylly Suroso Suroso Trevino A. Pakasi Tuti Afriani Tuti Nuraini Tuti Nuraini Veronika Hutabarat Veronika Hutabarat Wanda , Dessie Widiasari Widiasari Widiasari Widiasari Wigiarti, Sri Herni Wildani, Andi Amalia Wiwin Wiarsih Yati Afiyanti Yatnikasari, Aat Yeni Rustina Zakiyyah, Naadiyah