Table 3.
Themes and sub-themes of lived experiences of physicians and nurses caring for COVID-19 patients in Jordan.
| Theme | Sub-Themes | Classification of Subthemes (Individual vs. Organizational) |
|---|---|---|
| Emotional Reactions | The feeling of fears, worries, and anxiety | Individual |
| Factors increased the fear, stress, and anxiety | Individual | |
| Preparation | Organizational preparation | Organizational |
| Personal preparation | Individual | |
| Source of Support | Family and friend support | Individual |
| Organizational and colleagues’ support | Organizational | |
| Other sources of support (community and self) | Individual | |
| Extreme Workload | Social impact | Individual |
| Physical impact | ||
| Psychological impact | ||
| Cognitive impact | ||
| Behavioral impact | ||
| Occupational Challenges | Work-related challenges | Organizational |
| Personal- related challenges | Individual | |
| Social stigma related challenges | Individual | |
| Work-Related Concerns | Impact of hearing news about collapse of the health sector in some countries | Individual |
| Governmental decision to close out-patients clinic | Organizational |