Impact of COVID-19 and containment measures on burn care: A qualitative exploratory study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Burn care in India is limited by multiple constraints. The COVID-19 pandemic and the containment measures restricted access to non-COVID emergency conditions, including burns. The aim of this study was to explore the impact of the pandemic on burn care in India.

Methods

Using the qualitative exploratory methods, we conducted in-depth interviews (IDI) with plastic and general surgeons representing burn units from across India. Participants were selected purposively to ensure representation and diversity and the sample size was guided by thematic saturation. Thematic analysis was undertaken adopting an inductive coding using NVivo 12 Pro.

Results

19 participants from diverse geographic locations and provider types were interviewed. Three major emerging themes

SUBMITTER: Keshri VR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8595323 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature