Traci N. Adams1,#,*, Haley Belt1,#, E. Whitney Pollio2, Leah Cohen1, Roma M. Mehta1, Hetal J. Patel1, Rosechelle M. Ruggiero1, Carol S. North3
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.9, pp. 1369-1382, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.066495
- 30 September 2025
Abstract Background: While quantitative research has determined that emotional distress and psychiatric illness among frontline healthcare workers increased with the COVID-19 pandemic, detailed qualitative data describing their personal experiences are needed in order to make appropriate plans to address provider mental health in future pandemics. This study aims to further explore the psychological effects of the pandemic on COVID-19 ICU clinicians and administrators through focus groups. Methods: Two separate 2-h focus groups of physicians were conducted, one with frontline faculty clinicians and another with administrators. Qualitative data analysis was conducted. Results: In September and November 2023, volunteer… More >
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