Perspectives on Healthcare Provider Well-Being: Looking Back, Moving Forward

Penwell-Waines, Lauren; Ward, Wendy L.; Kirkpatrick, Heather; Smith, Patrick O.; Abouljoud, Marwan

doi:10.1007/s10880-018-9541-3

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“…We recognize the obstacles to implementing strategies to improve HCW wellness: financial barriers; worker engagement; etc. 2 Burnout, stress, and the emotional burden of caring for sick patients were already affecting HCWs before COVID-19. Long-term effects of the worldwide pandemic remain unknown.…”

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“…HCWs experience emotional exhaustion, which may lead to medical errors, lack of empathy in treating patients, lower productivity, and higher turnover rates. 2 The ability of HCWs to adequately cope with stressors is important for their patients, their families, and themselves. Providers vary in levels of psychological resilience, the ability to positively adapt to adversity to protect themselves from stress.…”

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The Impact of COVID-19 on Healthcare Worker Wellness: A Scoping Review

Shreffler

Petrey

Huecker

2020

WestJEM

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At the heart of the unparalleled crisis of COVID-19, healthcare workers (HCWs) face several challenges treating patients with COVID-19: reducing the spread of infection; developing suitable short-term strategies; and formulating long-term plans. The psychological burden and overall wellness of HCWs has received heightened awareness in news and research publications. The purpose of this study was to provide a review on current publications measuring the effects of COVID-19 on wellness of healthcare providers to inform interventional strategies. Between April 6–May 17, 2020, we conducted systematic searches using combinations of these keywords and synonyms in conjunction with the controlled vocabulary of the database: “physician,” “wellness, “wellbeing,” “stress,” “burnout,” “COVID-19,” and “SARS-CoV-2.” We excluded articles without original data, research studies regarding the wellness of non-healthcare occupations or the general public exclusively, other outbreaks, or wellness as an epidemic. A total of 37 studies were included in this review. The review of literature revealed consistent reports of stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms in HCWs as a result of COVID-19. We describe published data on HCW distress and burnout but urge future research on strategies to enhance HCW well-being.

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The Impact of COVID-19 on Healthcare Worker Wellness: A Scoping Review

Shreffler

Petrey

Huecker

2020

WestJEM

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“…Nurses must face this critical situation and unfav conditions that increase their risk of negative consequences such as psychological distress. The challenges experienced by the nurses in this crisis might not only affect them but also compromise their work and the quality of providing care to their patients (Penwell-Waines et al, 2018 ). The multiple roles played by the nurses are crucial in this fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.…”

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Fear of Nurses During COVID-19 Pandemic in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Assessment

Moussa

Alharbi

et al. 2021

Front. Psychol.

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Objective: We aimed to assess the level of fear among nurses in Saudi Arabia during the COVID-19 outbreak.Methods: A cross-sectional survey-based study was conducted from June to August 2020. All nurses currently working in public and private hospitals in Saudi Arabia during the COVID-19 pandemic were invited to complete an online survey. We used the 7-item unidimensional Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S) to assess the level of fear of COVID-19. Multiple regression analysis was used to identify predictors associated with fear of COVID-19.Results: A total of 969 nurses participated in this study. The participants were relatively young with a mean age of 35.5 ± 10.46 years. About two-thirds of the participants were women (65.9%), married (57.2%), and were non-Saudi nationals (67%). The total mean score for the FCV-19S was 19.7 SD 7.03 (range 7–35), which is near the mid-point, indicating a moderate level of fear of COVID-19. Out of the eight variables measured in the analysis, three variables emerged as a significant predictor (i.e., gender, marital status, and age). A higher level of fear (FCV-19S) was associated with being a woman, married, and older age (p ≤ 0.05).Conclusion: This study demonstrated the level of fear of COVID-19 among nurses in Saudi Arabia. Overall, nurses in Saudi reported moderate levels of fear of COVID-19. Assessing the level of fear of nurses who work during the COVID-19 pandemic should be a priority to health care administrators to prevent mental health difficulties or psychological injury.

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“…The current international literature on rural HCWs shows similar worsening mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic [ 11 , 21 , 22 ]. The consequences of excessive and prolonged stressors can be detrimental to the quality of care provided, resulting in reduced patient satisfaction, compassion fatigue, lower productivity, absences, and higher turnover rates [ 23 , 24 ]. Increased rates of medical errors, breach of protocols and guidelines, and patient safety concerns are also a risk [ 23 , 24 ].…”

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Psychological Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Rural Physicians in Ontario: A Qualitative Study

Mandal

Purkey

2022

Healthcare

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Frontline rural physicians in Canada are vulnerable to the psychological impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic considering their high pre-pandemic burnout rates as compared to their urban counterparts. This study aims to understand the psychological impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on rural family physicians engaged in full-time primary care practice in Ontario and the stressors behind any identified challenges. Recruitment combined purposive, convenience, and snowball sampling. Twenty-five rural physicians participated in this study. Participants completed a questionnaire containing Patient Health Questionnaire-2 (depression), General Anxiety Disorder-2 (anxiety), and Perceived Stress Scale-4 (stress) screening as well as questions exploring self-reported perceptions of change in their mental health, followed by a semi-structured virtual interview. Quantitative data showed an overall increase in self-reported depression, anxiety, and stress levels. Thematic analysis revealed seven qualitative themes including the positive and negative psychological impacts on rural physicians, as well as the effects of increased workload, infection risk, limited resources, and strained personal relationships on the mental health of rural physicians. Coping techniques and experiences with physician wellness resources were also discussed. Recommendations include establishing a rapid locum supply system, ensuring rural representation at decision-making tables, and taking an organizational approach to support the mental health of rural physicians.

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Perspectives on Healthcare Provider Well-Being: Looking Back, Moving Forward

Cited by 21 publications

References 87 publications

The Impact of COVID-19 on Healthcare Worker Wellness: A Scoping Review

The Impact of COVID-19 on Healthcare Worker Wellness: A Scoping Review

Fear of Nurses During COVID-19 Pandemic in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Assessment

Psychological Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Rural Physicians in Ontario: A Qualitative Study

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