Table 6.

Categories, codes, and select quotations of theme 4: esteem needs

Categories	Codes	Quotations
Appreciation and recognition	Show appreciation Give recognition	Boost morale of everyone working in the frontline by making them feel appreciated. A little goes a long way! (Nurse) We have to acknowledge that every single staff makes sacrifices one way or another. (Nurse)
Incentives and rewards	Incentives and rewards	Incentives of 1-2 months bonus for the absolute hard work we have put in. (Nurse)