What can general practice learn from primary care nurses' and healthcare assistants' experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic? A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

UK general practice has radically altered in response to COVID-19. The general practice nursing team has been central to these changes. To help learn from COVID-19 and maintain a sustainable nursing workforce, general practice should reflect on their support needs and perceptions of organisational strategies. This study aimed to explore primary care nurses' and healthcare assistants' experiences and perceptions of general practice, and the changes made to it, during the pandemic.

Design

Exploratory qualitative study using semistructured interviews. Interview data were analysed using Braun and Clarke's 'codebook' thematic analysis.

Setting

General practices in the Midlands, South East and South West England. Interviews were conducted in February and March 20

SUBMITTER: Russell A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8927928 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature