Psychosocial impact on frontline health and social care professionals in the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative interview study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To explore the psychosocial well-being of health and social care professionals working during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Design

This was a qualitative study deploying in-depth, individual interviews, which were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Thematic analysis was used for coding.

Participants

This study involved 25 participants from a range of frontline professions in health and social care.

Setting

Interviews were conducted over the phone or video call, depending on participant preference.

Results

From the analysis, we identified 5 overarching themes: communication challenges, work-related stressors, support structures, personal growth and individual resilience. The participants expressed difficulties such as communication challenges an

SUBMITTER: Aughterson H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7871227 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature