Frontline Physician Perspectives on Their Experiences Working During the First Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Background

During the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic physicians worked on the front lines, immersed in uncertainty. Research into perspectives of frontline physicians has lagged behind clinical innovation throughout the pandemic.

Objective

To inform ongoing and future efforts in the COVID-19 pandemic, we conducted a qualitative exploration of physician perspectives of the effects of policies and procedures as well as lessons learned while caring for patients during the height of the first wave in the spring of 2020.

Design

A confidential survey was emailed to a convenience sample. Survey questions included demographic data, participant role in the pandemic, and geographic location. Eleven open-ended questions explored their perspectives and advice they would give

SUBMITTER: Gonzalez CM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9484839 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature