Lived experience of Iranian pre-hospital medical staff during the COVID-19 pandemic: a descriptive phenomenological study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pre-hospital medical staff faced numerous challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, these challenges specific to pre-hospital services have not been thoroughly explored in Iran. This qualitative study aimed to examine the essence of pre-hospital care during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods

This phenomenological study was conducted from June to August 2021 in Tehran, Iran. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with pre-hospital medical staff. Data analysis was performed using Colaizzi's approach, and rigor was ensured by adhering to the consolidated criteria for qualitative reporting research.

Results

A total of 17 pre-hospital medical staff were interviewed, and five themes were extracted from the data: workload and resilience, damage, lack of con

SUBMITTER: Jafari-Oori M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10793261 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature