Thematic analysis of frequent comments made by surveyed participants (N=173)
| Themes | n (%) |
| Inadequate PPE for staff | 42 (24.2) |
| Lack of leadership, guidance and support from senior management | 33 (19.0) |
| Redeployment to ITU without appropriate training and support | 28 (16.1) |
| Concern for patients’ well-being | 28 (16.1) |
| Concern about family and friends | 22 (12.7) |
| Unclear changes in hospital policies and guidelines | 19 (10.9) |
| Lack of testing for staff | 15 (8.6) |
| Concern for personal well-being | 12 (6.9) |
| Impact of high mortality and morbidity | 5 (2.8) |
ITU, intensive therapy unit; PPE, personal protective equipment.