Table 2.

Themes and subthemes

Theme	Subtheme
1. Facing the emerging challenge	Cautious care and alertness to the environment
	Conscientious use of medical supplies
	The challenge of sensitivity and trust
2. Struggling with uncertainty, fear, stigma, and workload	Life was threatened
	Workload
	Stigma
3. Adapting to changes in the environment: learning and innovation	Being appreciated and receiving adequate support
	Cleaning and hygiene behaviours are incorporated into daily habits
	Adapting, continuing learning, innovation, and humour