Coronavirus outbreak from early career psychiatrists' viewpoint: What we have learned so far

Filippis, Renato de; Soler-Vidal, Joan; Pereira-Sánchez, Víctor; Ojeahere, Margaret Isioma; Morimoto, Kana; Chang, Alice; Teixeira, André Luiz Schuh; Spadini, Alex Vicente

doi:10.1111/ppc.12870

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“…Furthermore, it is not yet known which (or if) different profession groups suffer from different mental health complaints compared to other profession groups, but this difference should be explored in the future. As a result, further research should also focus on what kind of training should be developed, because COVID-19 impacted young HCW to a great extent (50,51).…”

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The moderating effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental wellbeing of health care workers on sustainable employability: A scoping review

et al. 2023

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Sustainable employability (SE) amongst healthcare workers (HCW) is an important asset for healthcare institutions. However, SE is under strain due to high work pressure, a shortage of employees, and absenteeism amongst employees based on mental problems. These developments had already started before the COVID-19 pandemic. The aim of this review is to explore whether there is a moderating effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental wellbeing of HCW in the context of SE. A double blinded systematic review was conducted for this article in accordance with preferred reporting items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Eligible studies were subjected to quality evaluation and narrative synthesis. The analysis of the selected literature led to the understanding that mental problems amongst HCW were already abundantly present before the COVID-19 pandemic. Mental health problems have increased in prevalence, severity, and variation. In general, a negative relation between (mental) health and SE exists. Our findings show that mental health problems have heavily impacted the SE of HCW: absenteeism has increased and perspective on work has changed. It is time to prioritize the mental health of HCW to prevent acute care capacity from declining even further and ending up in a vicious circle.

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The moderating effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental wellbeing of health care workers on sustainable employability: A scoping review

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“…The COVID-19 pandemic posed an extraordinary strain on healthcare professionals working in secondary and tertiary hospitals and, more specifically, on those working in close contact with COVID-19 patients. Limited resources, longer shifts, disruptions to sleep and work–life balance, and occupational hazards associated with exposure to patients with COVID-19 have contributed to adverse psychological outcomes among healthcare workers in terms of burnout, post-traumatic stress, insomnia, anxiety, and depression (Lasalvia et al, 2020 , 2021 ; Fagiolini et al, 2020 ; de Filippis et al, 2022 ).…”

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The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Psychiatric Rehabilitation in Residential Facilities: Perspectives of Staff and Residents

Lasalvia

Bodini

D’Astore

et al. 2023

J. Psychosoc. Rehabil. Ment. Health

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The coronavirus pandemic imposed significant changes in the care of patients in psychiatric residential facilities, especially during lockdown periods. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of the pandemic on patients and staff of psychiatric residential facilities (RFs). This cross-sectional survey was conducted between 30 June and 30 July 2021 and involved 31 RFs located in the province of Verona (Italy). In total, 170 staff members and 272 residents participated in this study. Staff showing clinically significant symptoms of anxiety, depression and burnout were, respectively, 7.7%, 14.2% and 6%. Staff were concerned about the risk that COVID-19 infection might spread among residents (67.6%) and that residents could not receive an acceptable service due to service reconfiguration because of the pandemic (50.3%). Residents found it very unpleasant not to be permitted to attend family members (85.3%), and not to be allowed to engage in outdoor activities due to the restrictions (84%). Both staff and residents agree that the main problematic areas for the residents was the interdiction to meet family members or friends and the interdiction to outdoor activities, whereas problems related to the COVID-19 infection were considered by the staff members as more frequently problematic than reported by residents. The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the rehabilitation care and recovery journeys of the residents of psychiatric RFs. Therefore, sustained, and careful attention is needed to ensure that the rehabilitation needs of people with severe mental disorders are not neglected in time of pandemics.

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“…Strategies implemented to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic have had serious consequences for the health of many as a range of services were reduced or shut down during the pandemic to help restrict the spread of the virus. We know that strategies employed to help prevent the spread of the virus, led to serious economic, educational, social and mental health issues for both individuals and societies ( 2 ). It also resulted in many clinical appointments and elective surgeries being cancelled ( 3 ).…”

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Mental health and use of Medicare Benefits Schedule follow-up mental health services by Indigenous people in Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic

Usher,

Jackson,

Peng

et al. 2023

Front. Public Health

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BackgroundMental health care has declined during the COVID-19 pandemic as has attendance for preventive mental health health services. This study aimed to investigate trends in all types of mental health service claims identified in an Indigenous-specific health assessment for Indigenous people before and during COVID-19.MethodsWe conducted an analysis of Medicare Benefits Scheme (MBS) mental health service items (Items 81,325 and 81,355), to investigate the trends in all types of mental health service claims specifically intended for Indigenous people of Australia. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, including the total annual numbers of Indigenous peoples’ mental health service claims cross-tabulated by age groups and gender, between the calendar years 2017–2021. Multivariable Poisson regression modelling was used to determine associations that were statistically significant.ResultsOur results indicate an overall rise in MBS claims for mental health follow-up services during 2019–2020 followed by a decline in 2020–2021. In addition, there was an overall decline in claims for follow-up psychology services across the time period 2019–2021.ConclusionWe found a significant decline in MBS items specific to follow-up mental health services (MBS Items 81,325 and 81,355) for Indigenous people in Australia suggesting a decline in attendance for mental health service follow-up which in turn may indicate a deficit in mental health care during the COVID-19 pandemic, an issue that may lead to poorer mental health outcomes in the future. Further research is needed to understand whether these changes were due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic or other factors.

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Coronavirus outbreak from early career psychiatrists' viewpoint: What we have learned so far

Cited by 8 publications

References 31 publications

The moderating effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental wellbeing of health care workers on sustainable employability: A scoping review

The moderating effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental wellbeing of health care workers on sustainable employability: A scoping review

The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Psychiatric Rehabilitation in Residential Facilities: Perspectives of Staff and Residents

Mental health and use of Medicare Benefits Schedule follow-up mental health services by Indigenous people in Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic

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