What challenges did junior doctors face while working during the COVID-19 pandemic? A qualitative study.
Johanna SpiersMarta BuszewiczCarolyn Chew-GrahamAlice DunningAnna Kathryn TaylorAnya GopfertMaria Van HoveKevin Rui-Han TeohLouis ApplebyJames MartinRuth RileyPublished in: BMJ open (2021)
The trauma that junior doctors experienced while working during COVID-19 led to powerlessness and a reduction in the benefit of individual coping strategies. This may have resulted in feelings of resignation. We recommend that, postpandemic, junior doctors are assigned to consistent teams and offered ongoing support.