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Empirical Studies

Paradoxical experiences of healthcare workers during COVID-19: a qualitative analysis of anonymous, web-based, audio narratives

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Article: 2184034 | Received 11 May 2022, Accepted 20 Feb 2023, Published online: 02 Mar 2023

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