Experiences of Healthcare Foodservice Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Exploration

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dc.contributor.authorLam, Oscar C. C.
dc.contributor.authorMann, Linda
dc.contributor.authorJoy, Phillip
dc.date.accessioned2025-06-18T22:18:49Z
dc.date.available2025-06-18T22:18:49Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.description.abstractHealthcare foodservice workers provide important contributions to the care of patients despite low wages and physically demanding work. The objective of this study was to explore the experiences of healthcare foodservice workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Semi- structured interviews were conducted with six healthcare foodservice workers who worked at a hospital or continuing care facility during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thematic analysis was conducted and four themes resulted: 1) navigating the changing workplace; 2) feelings of fear and disconnectedness; 3) feeling unsupported and unseen; and 4) feeling the rewards in their work. The participants experienced negative impacts to their wellbeing but recognized the importance of their work and a sense of reward from providing nutritional care to patients in their workplaces.
dc.identifier.citationLam, O., Mann, L., & Joy, P. (2024). Experiences of healthcare foodservice workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative exploration. Journal of Foodservice Management & Education, 18(1), 1-7
dc.identifier.urihttps://ec.msvu.ca/handle/10587/2329
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherFoodservice Systems Management Educational Council and the National Association of College and University Food Services
dc.titleExperiences of Healthcare Foodservice Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Exploration
dc.typeArticle
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