Experiences and reflections of doctors on the operations of designated clinics during the COVID-19 pandemic in Hong Kong: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The conversion of General Out-patient Clinics (GOPC) into COVID-19 designated clinics played a crucial role in combating COVID-19 pandemic in Hong Kong in 2022. This qualitative research aimed to contribute valuable perspectives from doctors on the operations of designated clinics for the preparedness of future outbreaks and health emergencies.

Methods

This research adopted an interpretive phenomenological approach. Participants were purposively recruited from the doctors who worked in designated clinics during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Cluster of New Territories West, Hong Kong. Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted using an interview guide informed by the researchers' past experiences and the Donabedian framework. The verbatim transcripts were

SUBMITTER: Zhang D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11818247 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature