Vulnerability, loss, and coping experiences of health care workers and first responders during the covid-19 pandemic: a qualitative study.

Suzanne C SmeltzerLinda Carman CopelPatricia K BradleyLinda Tina MaldonadoChristine D ByrneJennifer Dean DurningDonna Sullivan HavensHeather BromJanell L MensingerJennifer Yost

Published in: International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being (2022)

The findings indicate the need for effective measures to assist health care workers and first responders to minimize the negative consequences of persistent and severe stress and vulnerability as they care for individuals with COVID-19 and their families.

Keyphrases

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