Qualitative study exploring the well-being experiences of paediatric critical care consultants working in the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The aim of this study was to examine the well-being experiences of consultants working in paediatric critical care (PCC) settings in the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Design

Qualitative design using individual interviews and thematic analysis.

Setting

PCC.

Participants

Eleven medical consultants working in PCC in a range of PCC settings/transport teams in the UK from nine units participated. Participants ranged in years of experience as a consultant from four to 23 years.

Methods

A set of open semistructured questions were used to elicit information about participants' experiences of workplace well-being. Interviews were audiorecorded and transcribed.

Findings

Thematic analysis identified six themes and data saturation was reached. T

SUBMITTER: Butcher I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9438042 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature