A qualitative descriptive study of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on staff in a Canadian intensive care unit.
Jeanna Parsons LeighSara J MizenStephana Julia MossRebecca Brundin-MatherChloe de GroodAlexandra DoddsKimia HonarmandSumesh ShahSangeeta MehtaPublished in: Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthesie (2023)
Healthcare workers in the ICU perceived that the COVID-19 pandemic had negative repercussions on their work environment, including staffing and institutional support, as well as their professional and personal lives. Understanding both the negative and positive experiences of all ICU HCWs working during the COVID-19 pandemic is critical to future pandemic preparedness. Their perspectives will help to inform the development of mental health and wellbeing interventions to support staff during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.