Table 2 Coding tree of themes and subthemes identified using thematic analysis
Theme | Subtheme |
|---|---|
1. Practical implications of working in a care home during the COVID-19 pandemic | Variable and unequal responses to new guidance and restrictions |
Feeling unsupported in complying with new measures | |
2. Staff values and changes to their roles | Adopting the role of external agencies |
Adopting a greater emotional/familial role | |
3. Impact to care home staff and concerns for the care sector | Increased workload, stress and burnout |
Changes to perception of job | |
Concerns over the future of the care sector |