The Impact of Short Intensive Care Rotation on Residents' Experience in the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Mixed-Methods Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To assess the impact and utility of an intensive care unit (ICU) rotation during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and the need for mandatory ICU rotations in training for all clinical specialties.

Methods

A mixed methods study was conducted from January to September 2021 at the Aga Khan University Hospital, including resident doctors who rotated through COVID ICU between May and September 2020. An online survey was undertaken, followed by two focused group discussions (FGDs).

Results

Fifty-nine complete responses out of a total of 86 were analyzed. Around 42.3% (n = 25) of doctors belonged to medicine/allied specialties and 57.6% (n = 34) had previous ICU experience. Both groups, with and without prior ICU experience, found the rotation equa

SUBMITTER: Khan MF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10748624 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature