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. 2023 Jan 16;20(2):1633. doi: 10.3390/ijerph20021633

Table 3.

Themes and subthemes.

Themes Subthemes
Parents’ experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic were isolating and overwhelming. Isolation and disconnection
Distress and trauma
Intense emotional expressions
Disruption to the family and family-centered care Parents’ essential caregiver role
Egregious loss
Interactions with pediatric isolation ward providers intensified or alleviated emotional distress Support and validation
Professionalism and consistency
Alienation and inclusion