Qualitative study of UK health professionals' experiences of working at the point of care during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To develop an understanding of health professionals' experiences of working at the point of care during the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact on their health and well-being and their support needs.

Design

A qualitative study using semistructured interviews. Data were analysed using framework analysis.

Setting

One large National Health Service integrated care trust.

Participants

A purposive sample of 19 qualified health professionals (doctors, nurses or allied health professionals), working with patients with COVID-19 admitted to the hospitals between March and May 2020 were eligible to take part.

Results

Eight major categories were identified: (1) Working in a 'war zone', (2) 'Going into a war zone without a weapon', (3) 'Patients come first', (4)

SUBMITTER: Baldwin S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8423514 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature