Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare workers

Gupta, Neeraj; Dhamija, Sana; Patil, Jaideep; Chaudhari, Bhushan

doi:10.4103/0972-6748.328830

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“…The study was undertaken 2 years into the pandemic at the height of highly transmissible omicron subvariant wave. Consistent with findings of studies in HCPs in other countries,14–17 results show not only elevated stress and burnout, but also commitment and honor in their pandemic work.…”

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On the Frontlines in Shanghai

Liu

Ghisi

et al. 2023

J Occup Environ Med

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Background: COVID-19 (COronaVIrus Disease-19) control measure stringency, including testing, has been among the highest globally in China. Psychosocial impact on pandemic workers in Shanghai and their pandemic-related attitudes were investigated. Methods: Participants in this cross-sectional study were health care providers (HCPs) and other pandemic workers. A Mandarin online survey was administered between April and June 2022 during the omicron-wave lockdown. The Perceived Stress Scale and Maslach Burnout Inventory were administered. Results: Eight hundred eighty-seven workers participated, of which 691 (77.9%) were HCPs. They were working 6.25 ± 1.24 days per week for 9.77 ± 4.28 hours per day. Most participants were burned out, with 143 (16.1%) moderately and 98 (11.0%) seriously. The Perceived Stress Scale score was 26.85 ± 9.92 of 56, with 353 participants (39.8%) having elevated stress. Many workers perceived benefits: cohesive relationships (n = 581 [65.5%]), resilience (n = 693 [78.1%]), and honor (n = 747 [84.2%]). In adjusted analyses, those perceiving benefits showed significantly less burnout (odds ratio, 0.573; 95% confidence interval, 0.411 to 0.799), among other correlates. Conclusions: Pandemic work, including among non-HCPs, is highly stressful, but some can derive benefits.

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confidence: 84%

On the Frontlines in Shanghai

Liu

Ghisi

et al. 2023

J Occup Environ Med

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“…Significant distinctions regarding profession or gender were shown in this study ( 5 ). The staff had to deal with high rates of infections, patient death, excessive workload, stress due to lack or uncertainty of information, and worries about the potential duration of the pandemic ( 6 ). These could have an impact on mental health and could be translated into an increasing shortage of already limited staff (e.g., ICU nurses), due to more frequent sick leaves.…”

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The impact of the pandemic on the perception of stress and danger, and the adjustment of psychiatric and general medical staff of German military hospitals

Willmund,

Müller,

Schneegans

et al. 2023

Front. Psychiatry

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IntroductionThe COVID-19 pandemic changed not only the working conditions but also the private conditions we live in. Health care professionals especially were confronted with multiple stressors, e.g., the risk of infection, lack of staff, and high workloads.MethodsTo estimate some of the pandemic-related impacts this anonymous personnel survey was conducted in two German military hospitals (Hamburg and Berlin). This study presents a comparative analysis of the hospital staff in general vs. the psychiatric personnel (N = 685) at two measurement time points (MTPs) in April 2021 (n = 399) and December 2021 (n = 286). The survey contains the German version of the Covid Stress Scale (CSS) to assess the perceived level of pandemic-related stress, the Patient Health Questionnaire (German Version: PHQ-D) to screen for three major mental disorders, and the adjustment disorder—New Module (ADNM) to estimate the problems of adaptation to change.ResultsThe results showed a process of adaptation over the two MTPs with significant stress reduction at MTP2 in the general staff. The psychiatric staff did not report significantly higher pandemic-related symptoms. Quite the contrary, not only did the CSS show significantly lower xenophobia, traumatic stress, and compulsive checking, but the PHQ also showed lower stress symptoms and somatic symptoms at both MTPs. Also, the ADNM scores delivered evidence for a more effective adaptation process in psychiatric personnel (e.g., depressive mood, avoidance, anxiety).DiscussionThe presented results must be interpreted while taking the unique situations of German military clinics into account. The supply of protective material was sufficient and there was no dramatic shortage of psychiatric staff during the pandemic. The inpatients were quite often (40%) elective treatments for trauma-related disorders, which could be discontinued in the case of a COVID-19 infection. The results of this study showed good adaptative skills among the psychiatric staff in military hospitals, which could be interpreted as a sign of good resilience. This might have led to lower stress-related symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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“…Providing them with the necessary information, tools, and biosafety practices are crucial for safeguarding their health (Tosi et al, 2021). Prioritizing employee health and safety is not only important for individuals and families but also has nancial implications (Gupta et al, 2021).…”

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Occupational health and safety practices among frontline Medical laboratory staff in the Covid-19 testing centres in the Bono region of Ghana

Garchie,

Mensah,

Ntiamoah

2023

Preprint

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Background: Medical laboratory personnel are exposed to various occupational risks, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Their role in testing COVID-19 patients puts them at risk of contracting the virus while handling specimens. This study aimed to assess the occupational health and safety practices of frontline medical laboratory staff in COVID-19 testing laboratories in Ghana's Bono region. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using purposive sampling among medical laboratory staff at five COVID-19 testing centers in the Bono region. Checklists, interview schedules and structured questionnaires were used for data collection. Data analysis was performed using SPSS 20.0. Results: The study included 137 participants, with 85 (62.0%) aged between 21 and 30 years. Males constituted 96(70.1%) whiles females constituted 41(29.9%) of the study participants. Among the respondents, 55% reported having been infected with COVID-19 before vaccination, 30% after vaccination, and 15% both before and after immunization. The majority of participants (93%) emphasized the importance of adhering to occupational health and safety procedures. Furthermore, 97% believed that standard operating procedures should be regularly reviewed, and 91% agreed that rewards should be provided for following safety protocols. Conclusion: The study revealed a positive attitude toward adherence to occupational health and safety protocols among frontline medical laboratory staff in COVID-19 testing centers in the Bono region of Ghana.

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Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare workers

Cited by 80 publications

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On the Frontlines in Shanghai

On the Frontlines in Shanghai

The impact of the pandemic on the perception of stress and danger, and the adjustment of psychiatric and general medical staff of German military hospitals

Occupational health and safety practices among frontline Medical laboratory staff in the Covid-19 testing centres in the Bono region of Ghana

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