Document Type : Original Article
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1 sabzevar
2 phd in reproductive health, health promotion research center, iran university medical of sciences, tehran , iran
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Background: Military crises place considerable psychological and organizational demands on nurses. Understanding their experiences is essential for improving preparedness and support strategies during emergencies.
Methods: This qualitative study was conducted using a conventional content analysis approach. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with nurses who provided care during the 12-day military crisis in a teaching Hospital in Tehran. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and analyzed inductively. Trustworthiness was established through member checking and peer review.
Results: Seven themes emerged: managerial and organizational challenges, work–family role conflict, psychological burden of war, human resource challenges, organizational injustice, perceived support, and professional resilience. Participants reported shortages of resources, increased workload, security concerns, emotional distress, and persistent worries about family safety. Perceived inequity and insufficient managerial support reduced motivation. However, support from colleagues and family, professional commitment, teamwork, and resilience helped nurses maintain patient care despite adverse conditions.
Conclusion: Nurses experienced significant psychological, organizational, and family-related challenges during the military crisis. Nevertheless, resilience, social support, and professional commitment enabled them to sustain care delivery. Strengthening crisis preparedness, organizational support, and resilience-building interventions may improve healthcare workforce performance during future military emergencies.
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