Working conditions in primary healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic: an interview study with physicians in Sweden.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The aim of this study was to explore how the COVID-19 pandemic changed the working conditions of physicians in Swedish primary healthcare.

Design

This is a descriptive, qualitative study with individual semistructured interviews. Data were analysed using inductive content analysis.

Setting

Swedish primary healthcare units in both rural and urban areas.

Participants

A total of 11 primary care physicians fulfilled participation.

Results

Two main categories emerged: 'work organisation and routines' and 'psychosocial work environment', containing three and five subcategories, respectively. The pandemic enforced changes in work organisation and routines. Increased flexibility, including more patient-oriented delivery of care, and novel means of inte

SUBMITTER: Fernemark H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8829841 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature