16 Knowledge Sharing Among Nurses in Developing Countries During COVID-19
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Andrew Mugenyi
Abstract
The coronavirus pandemic ushered in new problems and torrents of knowledge to all healthcare workers. In a short time frame, many challenges not previously encountered emerged. When pandemics strike, healthcare workers, especially nurses, are crucial players in the response. They are at the front line working towards prevention as well as cure. Considerable knowledge and experience are required to combat the impact of pandemics, to control and prevent infection, to treat the sick, and to adopt strategies to minimise death, collaborating with the community, with businesses and with families. Excellent knowledge management (KM), knowledge sharing (KS) and experience sharing practices are required. They are the weapons used by health professionals, including nurses, to remain up-to-date and deliver quality health care services during pandemics. Defeating COVID-19 particularly in developing countries has required significant sharing of knowledge and experiences. Have nurses in Africa shared knowledge sufficiently? This chapter outlines an analysis of knowledge sharing about COVID- 19 among nurses in Africa using Actor-Network Theory (ANT). ANT focuses on transformative practices that describe the making of connections, assemblages, or associations. Suggestions for improvements are made.
Abstract
The coronavirus pandemic ushered in new problems and torrents of knowledge to all healthcare workers. In a short time frame, many challenges not previously encountered emerged. When pandemics strike, healthcare workers, especially nurses, are crucial players in the response. They are at the front line working towards prevention as well as cure. Considerable knowledge and experience are required to combat the impact of pandemics, to control and prevent infection, to treat the sick, and to adopt strategies to minimise death, collaborating with the community, with businesses and with families. Excellent knowledge management (KM), knowledge sharing (KS) and experience sharing practices are required. They are the weapons used by health professionals, including nurses, to remain up-to-date and deliver quality health care services during pandemics. Defeating COVID-19 particularly in developing countries has required significant sharing of knowledge and experiences. Have nurses in Africa shared knowledge sufficiently? This chapter outlines an analysis of knowledge sharing about COVID- 19 among nurses in Africa using Actor-Network Theory (ANT). ANT focuses on transformative practices that describe the making of connections, assemblages, or associations. Suggestions for improvements are made.
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter I
- Contents V
- About IFLA IX
- Foreword 1
- Preface 3
- 1 Blockchain Technology for Library Services: Challenges and Opportunities for Libraries from a Nigerian Perspective 7
- 2 Reshaping the Future of Academic Libraries: Insights from South Africa 24
- 3 User Services in Ghanaian Academic Libraries in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic 45
- 4 Redefining Academic Library Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A View from Zimbabwe 64
- 5 Seeking Order in Chaotic Times: The Importance of Evidence in the Fight for Truth 78
- 6 To Wear Gloves or Wash Hands? A Perusal of Archives Preservation Policy in Botswana 91
- 7 National Archives Institutions During Turbulent Times: The Case of COVID-19 104
- 8 The Impact of Library Resources on Block Release Students’ Academic Achievement in Zimbabwe 116
- 9 Exploration of Data Sharing and Information Exchange among Nigerian Library and Information Science Researchers 131
- 10 Ethical Dimensions of Research Information Management: A New Challenge for Information Professionals 150
- 11 Information Services in Academic Libraries in an Era of Information Disorder 166
- 12 The Role of Academic Libraries in a Pandemic Era 181
- 13 Challenges with Open Access Institutional Repositories in Ghana 195
- 14 Advocating for Value-Added Content and Tools in Library Databases and Beyond 211
- 15 Public Library Infrastructure During COVID-19 in Limpopo Province 225
- 16 Knowledge Sharing Among Nurses in Developing Countries During COVID-19 240
- 17 One Journal’s Journey through the Fourth Industrial Revolution 254
- 18 An Altmetrics Study of Researchers at North-West University 274
- 19 Knowledge Management Strategies in Clinical Settings, Southwest Nigeria 297
- 20 From Collections to Connections: Transforming Libraries to Knowledge Centres 320
- 21 Library and Information Science Graduate Skills Needed in the Fourth Industrial Revolution: A Nigerian Perspective 342
- Contributors 361
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter I
- Contents V
- About IFLA IX
- Foreword 1
- Preface 3
- 1 Blockchain Technology for Library Services: Challenges and Opportunities for Libraries from a Nigerian Perspective 7
- 2 Reshaping the Future of Academic Libraries: Insights from South Africa 24
- 3 User Services in Ghanaian Academic Libraries in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic 45
- 4 Redefining Academic Library Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A View from Zimbabwe 64
- 5 Seeking Order in Chaotic Times: The Importance of Evidence in the Fight for Truth 78
- 6 To Wear Gloves or Wash Hands? A Perusal of Archives Preservation Policy in Botswana 91
- 7 National Archives Institutions During Turbulent Times: The Case of COVID-19 104
- 8 The Impact of Library Resources on Block Release Students’ Academic Achievement in Zimbabwe 116
- 9 Exploration of Data Sharing and Information Exchange among Nigerian Library and Information Science Researchers 131
- 10 Ethical Dimensions of Research Information Management: A New Challenge for Information Professionals 150
- 11 Information Services in Academic Libraries in an Era of Information Disorder 166
- 12 The Role of Academic Libraries in a Pandemic Era 181
- 13 Challenges with Open Access Institutional Repositories in Ghana 195
- 14 Advocating for Value-Added Content and Tools in Library Databases and Beyond 211
- 15 Public Library Infrastructure During COVID-19 in Limpopo Province 225
- 16 Knowledge Sharing Among Nurses in Developing Countries During COVID-19 240
- 17 One Journal’s Journey through the Fourth Industrial Revolution 254
- 18 An Altmetrics Study of Researchers at North-West University 274
- 19 Knowledge Management Strategies in Clinical Settings, Southwest Nigeria 297
- 20 From Collections to Connections: Transforming Libraries to Knowledge Centres 320
- 21 Library and Information Science Graduate Skills Needed in the Fourth Industrial Revolution: A Nigerian Perspective 342
- Contributors 361
