Perceptions and experiences of healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic in the UK.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The COVID-19 pandemic has set unprecedented demand on the healthcare workforce around the world. The UK has been one of the most affected countries in Europe. The aim of this study was to explore the perceptions and experiences of healthcare workers (HCWs) in relation to COVID-19 and care delivery models implemented to deal with the pandemic in the UK.

Methods

The study was designed as a rapid appraisal combining: (1) a review of UK healthcare policies (n=35 policies), (2) mass media and social media analysis of front-line staff experiences and perceptions (n=101 newspaper articles, n=1 46 000 posts) and (3) in-depth (telephone) interviews with front-line staff (n=30 interviews). The findings from all streams were analysed using framework analysis.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Vindrola-Padros C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7646318 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature