ENT trainees' experience of redeployment during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic: a qualitative study. Issue 5 (18th May 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lion, P; McClenaghan, F; Hall, A; Mackinnon, S; Navaratnam, AV
• Is Part Of: Journal of laryngology & otology. Volume 135:Issue 5(2021)
• Page Start: 391
• Page End: 395
• Publication Date: 2021-05-18
• Subjects: COVID-19, -- Coronavirus, -- Otolaryngology, -- Workforce, -- Education; Otolaryngology -- Periodicals; 617.51
• DOI: 10.1017/S0022215121000840
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0022-2151

Abstract

Abstract: Background: As a response to the acute strain placed on the National Health Service during the first wave of coronavirus disease 2019 in the UK, a number of junior doctors including ENT trainees were redeployed to other clinical specialties. This presented these trainees with novel challenges and opportunities. Methods: A qualitative study was performed to explore these experiences, undertaking semi-structured interviews with ENT trainees between 17th and 30th July. Participants were recruited through purposeful sampling. Interview transcripts underwent thematic analysis using Dedoose software. Results: Seven ENT trainees were interviewed, ranging from specialty trainee years four to eight ('ST4' to 'ST8') in grade. Six core themes were identified: organisation of redeployment, utilisation of skill set, emotional impact of redeployment, redeployed team dynamics, concerns about safety and impact on training. Conclusion: The ENT trainees' experiences of redeployment described highlight some important lessons and considerations for future redeployments.