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Table 2 Themes and subthemes identified in the study

From: Working as a nurse in community health services during Covid-19: a qualitative study

Main Themes

Challenges related to organization and management

Challenges to provide high qualitative care

From uncertainty to safety

Positive consequences of the pandemic

Subthemes

• Unclear information and lack of available equipment

• The importance of a supportive leader

• Different perceptions of workload

• Convey safety behind a face mask

• Absence of physical closeness in the workplace

• Challenges in the exchange of patient information

• Feeling forgotten and lack of predictability

• Fear of infecting others

• Absence of collegial community

• Being valued and visible

• Greater awareness of infection control