Experiences of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic amongst Australian healthcare workers: from stressors to protective factors.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has critically challenged healthcare systems globally. Examining the experiences of healthcare workers (HCWs) is important for optimizing ongoing and future pandemic responses.

Objectives

In-depth exploration of Australian HCWs' experiences of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, with a focus on reported stressors vis-à-vis protective factors.

Methods

Individual interviews were performed with 63 HCWs in Australia. A range of professional streams and operational staff were included. Thematic analysis was performed.

Results

Thematic analysis identified stressors centred on paucity of, or changing, evidence, leading to absence of, or mistrust in, guidelines; unprecedented alterations to the autonomy and sense of control of clinicians; and de

SUBMITTER: Broom J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8662954 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature