Experiences of frontline nurses infected with COVID-19 who received home care

Introduction: Nurses have provided care to patients with COVID-19, and many have had to deal with this virus when infected. Objective: To describe the experiences of frontline nurses infected with COVID-19 who received home care. Method: Descriptive qualitative research, the sample size was 12 nurses infected with COVID-19 who received home treatment in Chiclayo, Peru. Sampling was by snowball technique. To collect the data, the semi-structured interview was used through virtual media with prior informed consent. Results: Three categories emerged: a) Uncertainty regarding the mode of transmission, means of diagnosis, symptomatology and evolution due to COVID-19, b) Recuperative care at home: medical treatment, use of traditional medicine and biosafety measures, and c) Impact on the family, work, social, emotional and spiritual life when suffering from COVID-19. Conclusions: The nurses presented mild symptoms of COVID-19 and recovered at home, complied with medical treatment, some used home remedies. They strictly practiced biosecurity measures to prevent their family from getting infected. They used digital technology and strengthened their faith to cope with the family, emotional and social impact.