It Absolutely Broke Me: A Psychoanalytic Exploration of the Staff Experience of COVID-19

Sarah M. Ramsey, Helen Hurst, Celeste Foster, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, The University of Manchester, Centre for Applied Health Research, School of Health and Society, The University of Salford, Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Qualitative Health Research

Published online on December 18, 2025

Abstract

Qualitative Health Research, Ahead of Print.
This study was conceived by nurse researchers working throughout the pandemic on a COVID ward, aiming to explore in depth the experience of ward staff. Full ethical approval was obtained and in-depth unstructured interviews were conducted with staff ...