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Download or read book Caring on the Frontline during COVID-19 written by Cecilia Vindrola-Padros and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-02-24 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the experiences of global healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. It shines a light on the experiences of healthcare workers during the pandemic, exploring their lived experiences of delivering care without losing sight of the emotional and symbolic nature of their work. Incorporating cutting-edge research from global experts in medical anthropology, medical sociology, medicine, psychology and nursing, it uniquely demonstrates the value of rapid qualitative research during infectious epidemics. Drawing on data collected during the COVID-19 pandemic, the book explores global healthcare policies and healthcare workers’ experiences across 20 countries.