The contribution of qualitative evidence in epidemic and pandemic research has been articulated in previous editorials of this journal (Teti et al., 2020) and attention given to the pivotal role of qualitative methods in identifying social responses to COVID-19 (Vindrola-Padros et al., 2020). In addition, we feel it is also timely to explore the concept of “team” during this period and what adaptations pandemic restrictions has brought to how teams organize themselves, interact and the benefits and challenges that this brings. In this editorial, we reflect on our experiences of being part of a team conducting qualitative research during a pandemic, which has affected every aspect of our lives. Something this significant creates an opportunity for new learning. We consider what we have learned during this time and what aspects we can use to inform and enrich us.

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在紧闭的大门后面打开窗户：对大流行期间定性工作的思考

定性证据在流行病和大流行研究中的贡献已在该期刊的先前社论中进行了阐述（Teti等人，2020年），并关注了定性方法在识别对COVID-19的社会反应中的关键作用（Vindrola-Padros等人）等（2020年）。另外，我们认为在此期间探索“团队”的概念以及适应流行病的限制对团队如何组织自身，互动以及由此带来的好处和挑战也很适时。在这篇社论中，我们反思了我们成为大流行期间进行定性研究团队的一员的经历，这影响了我们生活的方方面面。这些重要的东西为新学习创造了机会。