From pervasive chaos to evolutionary transition: The experience of healthcare providers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic confronted healthcare providers, especially physicians and nurses, with many unprecedented changes and physical and psychological pressures. This study aimed to explore the healthcare providers' experiences providing healthcare services for patients during the COVID-19 pandemic in "Golestan, Northeast Iran".

Design

Qualitative, conventional content analysis.

Methods

A total of 13 eligible participants were recruited through the purposeful sampling method. Data were gathered using semi-structured in-depth individual interviews. Transcripts were analysed using an inductive content analysis based on the Elo and Kyngas model. The COREQ checklist was used to prepare the manuscript.

Results

The analysis of the data in this st

SUBMITTER: Khoddam H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10701295 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature