ENT trainees' experience of redeployment during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic: a qualitative study.
J Laryngol Otol
; 135(5): 391-395, 2021 May.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1139694
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
As a response to the acute strain placed on the National Health Service during the first wave of coronavirus disease 2019 in the UK, a number of junior doctors including ENT trainees were redeployed to other clinical specialties. This presented these trainees with novel challenges and opportunities.METHODS:
A qualitative study was performed to explore these experiences, undertaking semi-structured interviews with ENT trainees between 17th and 30th July. Participants were recruited through purposeful sampling. Interview transcripts underwent thematic analysis using Dedoose software.RESULTS:
Seven ENT trainees were interviewed, ranging from specialty trainee years four to eight ('ST4' to 'ST8') in grade. Six core themes were identified organisation of redeployment, utilisation of skill set, emotional impact of redeployment, redeployed team dynamics, concerns about safety and impact on training.CONCLUSION:
The ENT trainees' experiences of redeployment described highlight some important lessons and considerations for future redeployments.Keywords
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
State Medicine
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Otolaryngologists
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COVID-19
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Health Workforce
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Qualitative research
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
Europa
Language:
English
Journal:
J Laryngol Otol
Journal subject:
Otolaryngology
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
S0022215121000840
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