A phenomenological exploration of the lived experiences of orthopaedic surgeons during the COVID-19 pandemic

INTRODUCTION Following the UK government ordering a hard stop of all elective operating within the NHS in March of 2020, the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital was converted into a trauma centre serving the North Central London region and neighbouring trusts. The aim of this study was to explore the impact on the surgeons’ well-being and performance during this stressful time. METHODOLOGY A descriptive phenomenological approach was used for...