TABLE A1.

Interview guide for semi‐structured interviews

Focused inquiry aspects (a–d) and guiding as well as exemplar probing questions

a. Preparedness before the dispatched mission

Guiding question

What sort of training related to personal protective equipment had you received before taking care of confirmed patients with COVID‐19?

Example probing question

Could you please tell me more about the field training on donning and doffing personal protective equipment?

b. Perception of wearing personal protective equipment during the rescue period in the epicenter

Guiding question

How do you feel about taking care of confirmed patients with COVID‐19 when wearing personal protective equipment?

Example probing question

Could you please tell me more about the discomfort related to wearing goggles?

c. Reflection on the work experience when wearing personal protective equipment

Guiding question

What challenges did you face for the care work requiring personal protective equipment during the outbreak of COVID‐19?

Example probing question

How did goggles influence your vision?

d. Growth from work experience when wearing personal protective equipment

Guiding question

What have you learnt from your work experiences when wearing personal protective equipment?

Example probing question

What would you suggest for future training on the use of personal protective equipment?

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