Systematic review of experiences and perceptions of key actors and organisations at multiple levels within health systems internationally in responding to COVID-19

Table 1 Characteristics of studies included in full-text review

	n= 34	%
Country
China	6	17.65
USA	6	17.65
Italy	4	11.76
Bangladesh	2	5.88
Iran	2	5.88
Singapore	2	5.88
Spain	2	5.88
Belgium	1	2.94
Brazil	1	2.94
France	1	2.94
Israel	1	2.94
Jordan	1	2.94
Lebanon	1	2.94
Malaysia	1	2.94
Pakistan	1	2.94
UK	1	2.94
Global (cross-sectional surveys)	2	5.88
Type of study
Qualitative, thematic analysis	17	50.00
Qualitative, case study or report	8	23.53
Mixed methods (e.g. survey with some open-ended questions)	5	14.70
Qualitative, narrative analysis	2	5.88
Qualitative, phenomenological approach	2	5.88
Participants^a
Nurses	15
Physicians	15
Pharmacists	4
Respiratory therapists	1
Medical assistants	2
Physical therapist	1
Department supervisors	3
Laboratory technicians	3
Social workers	2
Administrative workers	3
Community healthcare workers	2
Home care agencies’ workers	2
Public health stakeholders	2
Unspecified	3

^aAdds up to more than 35 due to multiple types of participant in the studies. One cross-sectional survey involved multiple types of participant involved in delivering maternal and new born healthcare and is not included in the participant breakdown

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