Managing the Surge: Challenges Faced by Laboratory Specialists During High-Volume Testing in Pandemics

Authors: Turki K. Ainosah, Loai A. Alqahtany, Khalaf F. Alanazi, Amal M. Hariri, Samar A. Aldugeshem, Abdulrahman M Almosa

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13777942

Short DOI: https://doi.org/gz5fz7

Country: Saudi Arabia

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Abstract: This qualitative study explores the challenges faced by laboratory specialists in managing high-volume testing during the COVID-19 pandemic in a tertiary hospital. In-depth interviews with 15 participants revealed four key themes: increased workload and stress, resource scarcity and management, adaptation and coping strategies, and the impact on mental health and well-being. Participants reported overwhelming test volumes, resource shortages, and emotional exhaustion, but also highlighted strategies such as workflow adjustments and teamwork to cope with the increased demand. The findings emphasize the need for improved resource management, mental health support, and operational resilience in laboratories during public health crises.

Keywords: laboratory specialists, high-volume testing, COVID-19, resource management, mental health, pandemic, workflow adaptation

Paper Id: 231214

Published On: 2023-02-03

Published In: Volume 11, Issue 1, January-February 2023

Cite This: Managing the Surge: Challenges Faced by Laboratory Specialists During High-Volume Testing in Pandemics - Turki K. Ainosah, Loai A. Alqahtany, Khalaf F. Alanazi, Amal M. Hariri, Samar A. Aldugeshem, Abdulrahman M Almosa - IJIRMPS Volume 11, Issue 1, January-February 2023. DOI 10.5281/zenodo.13777942

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