Longitudinal evaluation of the surgical workforce experience during the Covid-19 pandemic

We need to talk about Covid-19 pandemic related stress

“…However, at 6- and 12-months, differences in self-reported stress between the groups disappeared. 4 Overall, the number of individual stressors (e.g., the possibility of a second wave, becoming seriously ill) reduced over the study period. 4 Conversely, the percentage of study participants reporting financial concerns increased over the study timeframe.…”

“… 4 Conversely, the percentage of study participants reporting financial concerns increased over the study timeframe. 4 Of note, the authors collected information on how to mitigate COVID-19-related stressors, financial support, and address volume and capacity were the most common recommendation from participants. 4 …”

“…In Landau et al's study “Longitudinal Evaluation of the Surgical Workforce Experience During the Covid-19 Pandemic,” the authors examine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on surgical residents and faculty at five academic centers in the United States. 4 Study participants were surveyed at three time points (baseline, six months, and 12months), from May 15, 2020, to July 14, 2021, to evaluate self-reported stress and assess individual stressors. 4 Individual stressors broadly included financial concerns, practice-related issues, and infection (becoming infected or infecting family members).…”

“… 4 Study participants were surveyed at three time points (baseline, six months, and 12months), from May 15, 2020, to July 14, 2021, to evaluate self-reported stress and assess individual stressors. 4 Individual stressors broadly included financial concerns, practice-related issues, and infection (becoming infected or infecting family members). 4 At study entry, faculty reported higher stress than residents.…”

“… 4 Individual stressors broadly included financial concerns, practice-related issues, and infection (becoming infected or infecting family members). 4 At study entry, faculty reported higher stress than residents. However, at 6- and 12-months, differences in self-reported stress between the groups disappeared.…”