Lessons learned and recommendations from the COVID-19 pandemic: Content analysis of semi-structured interviews with intensive care unit nurse managers in the United Arab Emirates.

Our findings will support health care leaders, educators, policymakers and researchers to improve the management of similar pandemic situations. This study presents fundamental data concerning the subjective experiences of intensive care unit nurse managers. These experiences may inform development of multi-dimensional strategies including: ensuring the adequacy of projected supplies, space and nursing workforce; establishing communication protocols; and reforming existing policies.