Table 1 Summary of themes and sub-themes for changes in work affecting overall productivity among the participants.
Theme | Sub-theme | Positive/negative |
|---|---|---|
For productivity | ||
Delays and restrictions | Changing COVID regulations | N |
Lack of staff/support | N | |
Banned access to lab/office/travel and recruitment | N | |
Shortage in equipment | N | |
Canceled grants and delayed publication | N | |
Changes in responsibilities | Teaching burdens and online supervision | P/N |
No or little time for research | N | |
Increased burden for child/eldercare and domestic work | N | |
Increased number of online meetings | N | |
Deterioration in health | Physical health | N |
Mental health | N | |
Insufficient at-home work environment | Blurred boundary between work and life | N |
Insufficient workspace and/or set-up | N | |
Lack of in-person interactions | N | |
Increased flexibility and other positive aspects | Teaching environment | P |
Grants for COVID-19 research | P | |
Alternative methods | Somewhat P | |
Fluidity of workday | P | |
