Table 1. Sample of questions from the interview guide.

COVID-19: coronavirus disease 2019

Domains	Questions
Work life in COVID ICU	Are there differences between pre-COVID times in the ICU and now? Can you explain what they are?
Communication issues	Are there communication challenges that you faced in the COVID ICU? What are they and could you suggest why they occurred?
Novel methods and your experiences	Were there changes in communication practices during COVID-19? Can you describe the different methods used, how they were used in different circumstances, and your experiences with them?
Suggestions and feedback	Could you share your thoughts on how communication can be improved in these times considering all these challenges?