Impact of COVID– 19 on the Psychological Health of Dental Professionals: A Systematic Review

Gohil, Dilan A.; Nair, Richard D.; Mohammadnezhad, Masoud; Reddy, K. Venkata Raman

doi:10.5539/gjhs.v13n7p1

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“…According to Mishra et al [29] concern relating to being infected with the COVID-19 contagion was one of the most frequent sources of stress among DHPs in Chhattisgarh, India and further elaborates that dentistry is such a profession that involves working in close proximity to the oral cavity and its secretions, and includes procedures that are aerosol producing is unavoidable in most of the dental procedures due to which the risk of getting infected is heightened thus leading to anxiety and frustrations. Similar findings were made by Gohil et al [30] where fear of contagion, subjective overload, and perceived job insecurity and loss of income are causing distress among the DHPs. Some participant's expressed that COVID has reduced their workload which allowed for some feeling of satisfaction.…”

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Perceptions of dental health professionals (DHPs) on job satisfaction in Fiji: a qualitative study

Kumar

Mohammadnezhad

2022

BMC Health Serv Res

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Background: Reviewing job satisfaction is crucial as it has an impact on a person’s physical and mental wellbeing, as well as leading to a better organizational commitment of employees that enhances the organizations succession and progress as well as better staff retention. This study aimed to explore the perceptions of job satisfaction amongst Dental Health Professionals (DHPs) in Fiji and associated factors. Methods: This study used a phenomenological qualitative method approach commencing from August to November, 2021. The target group for this study were the DHPs who provide prosthetic services. This study was conducted among DHPs from 4 purposively selected clinics in Fiji. A semi- structured open-ended questionnaire was used to collect data. Thematic analysis was used to transcribe and analyze the audio qualitative data collected from the interviews. Results: Twenty-nine DHPs took part in the in-depth interview and the responses were grouped into three themes. The findings from the study indicate that DHPs are most satisfied with their teamwork and the relationship they have with their colleagues and co-workers, followed by the nature of the work and the supervision they received. The participants indicated that they were less satisfied with professional development opportunities and least satisfied with their pay and organizational support they receive. Conclusion: The results of this study have identified gaps and areas for improvement of job satisfaction for DHPs who provide prosthetic services in Fiji such as need for more career and professional development pathways, improved infrastructure to support prosthetic service delivery in Fiji and improve remuneration for DHPs. Understanding the factors that affect satisfaction levels and being able to act accordingly are likely to lead to positive outcomes both for DHPs and their organization.

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Perceptions of dental health professionals (DHPs) on job satisfaction in Fiji: a qualitative study

Kumar

Mohammadnezhad

2022

BMC Health Serv Res

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“…Additionally, professionals with insomnia were 13 times more likely to develop depressive symptoms than those without insomnia (39). Increased depression incidence may be associated with a fear of contracting the infection or infecting family members, as has been reported in some studies (33,51). A recent review study examining frontline professionals also indicated an association between depressive symptoms and the direct diagnosis or treatment of COVID-19 patients (5).…”

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“…The fear of infection ranged from 60 to 96.6% ( N = 12) among dental professionals ( 33 ). Additionally, a prevalence of 77.1% ( N = 4, n = 3,558) for fear of infection was reported in Asia ( 61 ).…”

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“…Most systematic reviews have been conducted to explore specific aspects of mental health among health professionals, such as anxiety and depression (26)(27)(28), insomnia (29), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) (30,31). Other systematic reviews have been conducted in specific categories of HCWs, such as nurses (32), dental professionals (33), or surgeons (10). Systematic reviews have also been limited to certain regions/countries, such as China (34).…”

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COVID-19 Pandemic and Overall Mental Health of Healthcare Professionals Globally: A Meta-Review of Systematic Reviews

Chutiyami¹,

et al. 2022

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ObjectiveThis meta-review aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of overall mental health of healthcare professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic.MethodWe conducted a comprehensive literature search on Academic Search Premier, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, and MEDLINE. A predefined eligibility criterion was used to screen the articles. The methodology quality of eligible studies was assessed using Joanna Briggs Institute checklist for systematic reviews. The data were narratively synthesised in line with the meta-review aim.ResultForty systematic reviews (represented as K = 40), which reported data from 1,828 primary studies (N) and 3,245,768 participants, met the inclusion criteria. The findings from a pooled prevalence indicate that anxiety (16–41%, K = 30, N = 701), depression (14–37%, K = 28, N = 584), and stress/post-traumatic stress disorder (18.6–56.5%, K = 24, N = 327) were the most prevailing COVID-19 pandemic-related mental health conditions affecting healthcare workers. Other reported concerns included insomnia, burnout, fear, obsessive-compulsive disorder, somatization symptoms, phobia, substance abuse, and suicidal thoughts. Considering regions/countries, the highest anxiety was reported in the United-Kingdom [22.3, 95% Confidence Interval (CI):7–38, N = 4] compared to other countries, while the highest depression was in the Middle-East, (41, 95% CI:16–60, N = 5) and stress in the Eastern Mediterranean region (61.6, 95% CI:56.4–66.8, N = 2) compared to other regions. The most significant risk factors include female gender, younger age, being a nurse, and frontline professional. The most-reported coping strategies include individual/group psychological support, family/relative support, training/orientation, and the adequacy of personal protective equipment.ConclusionIt was concluded that healthcare professionals (nurses, doctors, allied health) have experienced various mental health issues during COVID-19 pandemic. The meta-review, therefore, recommends targeted interventions and health policies that address specific mental health issues to support health professionals worldwide during the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic and similar future health crises.Systematic Review Registrationhttps://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD4202126200, identifier: CRD42021262001.

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“…This made routine procedures troublesome in addition to causing enormous stress and anxiety among healthcare workers [3,7]. Anxiety is related to a decrease in the quality and quantity of treatment [8,9] that results in the patients' as well as the practitioner's well-being being compromised [10,11]. Interestingly, several studies concluded that among all professions, dentistry has the highest rate of stress generated [10,[12][13][14], and now, due to COVID-19, the stress levels have been further elevated.…”

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Comparison of General Anxiety among Healthcare Professionals before and after COVID-19 Vaccination

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Vaccination plays a crucial role in controlling the rate of coronavirus transmission and infectivity. Healthcare professionals are, in fact, at the greatest risk of contracting coronavirus due to their proximity and prolonged exposure to infected patients; this certitude alone enhances the stress and anxiety among patients and professionals alike. In this study, we aimed to assess the levels of anxiety experienced by healthcare professionals in their practices before and after getting vaccinated. This cross-sectional study was carried out in 2021. An electronic survey was distributed among the non-vaccinated and vaccinated healthcare workers. The survey consisted of the following parts: demographic characteristics, coronavirus-related questions, questions related to the specific field of healthcare professions, general anxiety questions, and working-hour-related questions. The Modified General Anxiety Scale (GAD-7) was used along with the paired t-test, Mann–Whitney U test, and Spearmen’s test for comparison. p ≤ 0.05 was considered statistically significant. A total of 798 healthcare professionals participated in the study. In this study, the majority of participants were females, with 598 (74.9%) being between the ages of 21 and 30, and 646 (80.9%) participants were graduates, with the majority being dentists. Non-vaccinated healthcare professionals had severe anxiety (30.9%), whereas, in vaccinated participants, anxiety levels were minimal (56.9%). A statistically significant correlation was discovered when comparing the scores of the vaccinated and non-vaccinated individuals as well as when comparing the professions of vaccinated participants, whereas no association was found with the gender and education level of participants. Vaccination is necessary for all entitled individuals to control the spread of coronavirus. It was discovered that there was an increase in anxiety levels before the vaccination was introduced. The anxiousness was greatly lessened following mass immunizations. Our research will help to raise public awareness of stigmatized mental health disorders in the healthcare industry.

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Impact of COVID– 19 on the Psychological Health of Dental Professionals: A Systematic Review

Cited by 6 publications

References 59 publications

Perceptions of dental health professionals (DHPs) on job satisfaction in Fiji: a qualitative study

Perceptions of dental health professionals (DHPs) on job satisfaction in Fiji: a qualitative study

COVID-19 Pandemic and Overall Mental Health of Healthcare Professionals Globally: A Meta-Review of Systematic Reviews

Comparison of General Anxiety among Healthcare Professionals before and after COVID-19 Vaccination

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