Table 3.
Themes | Subthemes |
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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 |