Psychological and occupational impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on UK surgeons: a qualitative investigation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic represents the greatest biopsychosocial emergency the world has faced for a century. The pandemic has changed how individuals live and work, and in particular, frontline healthcare professionals have been exposed to alarming levels of stress.

Objective

The aim of this study was to understand the professional and personal effects of COVID-19 pandemic on surgeons working in the UK National Health Service (NHS).

Setting

Surgical departments in the NHS.

Design

Between May and July 2020, as part of an ongoing study, we asked surgeons two open-ended questions: 'What challenges are the COVID-19 crisis currently presenting to you in your work and home life?' and 'How is this stress affecting you personally?' Thematic analysis was used f

SUBMITTER: Al-Ghunaim TA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8024056 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature