Abstract:

Objective To explore the psychological demands of the nurses who took care of the patients with COVID-19 and to propose corresponding interventions. Methods An in-depth interview was conducted with 10 nurses who took care of the patients with COVID-19 and interview data was analyzed by generic analysis. Results Based on the ERG（Existence，Relatedness and Growth） theory，it showed that the existence needs，relatedness needs and growth needs of clinical nurses coexisted. The existence needs were mainly reflected on health needs and security needs，and the relatedness needs mainly on interpersonal needs，humanistic concern needs and family need，and the growth needs mainly on knowledge needs. Existence needs were the main needs at present，health needs and security needs influenced each other. Humanistic concern needs were the most important among relatedness needs，interpersonal needs and family needs were also growing. The knowledge needs in growth needs were very strong. Conclusion The existence needs are being effectively guaranteed，the relatedness needs and growth needs still need to be further improved.

Key words:

Psychological Needs, ERG Theory, COVID-19, Nursing Staff