Lived experiences and resilience of hospital pharmacists during the COVID-19 pandemic: An interpretative phenomenological analysis

• DOI: 10.1016/j.rcsop.2023.100299
• Publication Date: 2023-07-06T01:38:01Z
• Authors: Mark James Flotildes; Ghiemelle Garcia; Angelique Mae Piol; Edward Niño John ...; Kevin Jace Miranda; Rogie Royce Caran...
• Keywords: Pandemic; Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis

Globally, the COVID-19 pandemic has challenged overall healthcare system. Healthcare workers are an essential workforce during a as they have been involved in treating patients with COVID-19. They exposed to detrimental effects such high infection and death rates, chronic stress, fear of uncertainty. Their adaptability providing care maintaining psychological equilibrium under unprecedented crises like is poorly understood. This study aimed explore lived experiences resilience hospital pharmacists Philippines pandemic. A qualitative was conducted among Metro Manila, Philippines. In-depth interviews were virtually using semi-structured topic guide. Interview transcripts transcribed verbatim analyzed interpretative phenomenological analysis. The two themes that emerged from data challenges pharmacists. Under challenges, it subdivided into workplace personal challenges. As for resilience, composed positive coping mechanisms outlooks Hospital faced many learned adapt continued impact Hospitals encouraged implement measures prepare future public health provide resources both physical mental meant