Health care worker mental health and coping during the COVID-19 pandemic: Qualitative perspectives

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Qualitative assessment reveals mental health struggles among health care workers, indicating a need for systemic intervention.

Health care workers reported significant mental health struggles during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the urgent need for targeted support.
Qualitative assessments indicated that 224 HCWs experienced burnout and coping challenges, underscoring the psychological toll of their work environments.
Assessment of coping strategies involved qualitative interviews, revealing that self-care and unit support were prevalent among health care workers facing duress.
Findings suggest that enhancing communication and showing appreciation may improve morale, pointing to actionable steps for health care systems.

Pavlacic et al. (2025) studied this question.

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