Psychological distress and resilience among italian healthcare workers of geriatric services during the COVID-19 pandemic

Mangialavori, Sonia; Riva, Fabiana Rodrigues; Froldi, M.; Carabelli, Simona; Caimi, Barbara; Rossi, Paola; Fave, Antonella Delle; Calicchio, Giuseppe

doi:10.1016/j.gerinurse.2022.05.012

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“…As documented in several studies, for university students, a major challenge during the pandemic was the change in learning mode [ 23 , 34 , 51 ]; not surprisingly, in the present study, related problems were perceived to a greater extent by less resilient participants. This finding is in line with studies that identify resilience as a psychological resource that develops through adversity [ 7 , 17 , 56 , 57 ]. While some of the students in our sample reported concerns and disappointment for the limitations imposed by remote academic activities, others emphasized the positive aspects of distance learning, such as the opportunity to manage their learning schedule more flexibly, the university’s positive role as a normalizing factor in times of uncertainty, and the discovery of the overall potential of distance learning.…”

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“…Such a complex scenario, associated with uncertainty and fear, had negative repercussions on individuals’ mental health. An increased prevalence of affective disorders and suicide rates was detected in the general population, among health professionals directly engaged in the treatment of infected patients, and among persons with pre-existing psychological disorders [ 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 ]. University students—previously identified as specifically exposed to academic and social stressors, with their negative consequences on mental health—during the pandemic faced remarkable uncertainty in a variety of domains, such as academic achievements, job perspectives, personal and family life projects [ 8 ].…”

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“…A meta-analysis confirmed that resilience is a psychological resource that can support the acceleration of recovery and the mitigation of the negative effects of a crisis [ 16 ]. Moreover, recent studies conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic have identified the protective role of resilience in distress conditions among several populations, including university students [ 7 , 17 , 18 , 19 ].…”

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Resilience and Experience of the COVID-19 Pandemic among Italian University Students: A Mixed-Method Study

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Mangialavori

Fave

2022

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A vast amount of literature has highlighted that restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, such as lockdowns and the resulting interruption of face-to-face academic activities, strongly disrupted students’ daily routine and undermined their well-being. Through a mixed method approach, this study was aimed at investigating the association between students’ experience of the health emergency and their resilience levels during the first pandemic outbreak. Between April and May 2020, 421 Italian university students attending Health Sciences, Humanities, and Political Sciences courses completed the Resilience Scale for Adults (RSA), provided narratives about the emergency by answering an open-ended question, and filled out a demographic questionnaire. Results showed that narratives about community/society issues were by far the most recurrent ones across disciplinary areas, while a significantly higher percentage of students from Humanities focused on study/university. Health Sciences students were more likely to provide narratives concerning social commitment, and they reported significantly higher resilience levels than Humanities students. A higher percentage of students with moderate resilience focused their narratives on the study/university domain, compared to students with high resilience. Findings suggest the importance of supporting students’ resilience to counterbalance their academic concerns in both times of crisis and ordinary times.

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Resilience and Experience of the COVID-19 Pandemic among Italian University Students: A Mixed-Method Study

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2022

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“…We decided not to collect data on sex in this survey, to ensure anonymity of the participants; as we also collected data on age, job role, workplace and region of residence. We acknowledge this as a limitation of our work, which should be addressed by further studies, also considering that previous studies reported a significant contribution of sex on the physical and mental health of health professionals in the COVID-19 pandemic [ 28 – 30 ]. Overall, this limitation may contribute to reduce the generalizability of our findings.…”

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The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on well-being of Italian physicians: a report from the Italian Society of Internal Medicine (SIMI) national survey

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Over the past few years, COVID-19 pandemic has imposed a high toll worldwide, with a high burden of morbidity and mortality. Healthcare practitioners (HCPs) have been in the frontline since the beginning of the outbreak, and the high level of stress have affected their physical and mental status, as well as their relationships. We aimed at exploring the self-reported changes in comprehensive well-being in a cohort of Italian physicians. An online-based survey was administered to the members of the Italian Society of Internal Medicine (SIMI) between March and June 2021. The survey was based on 32 multiple-choice questions exploring self-reported physical and mental well-being, as well as changes in workloads, work-related feelings and physicians’ relationship with patients, colleagues and families. 228 physicians (mean age: 35.7 ± 9.8 years) participated in the survey; 120 (52.6%) were residents, 196 (86.0%) worked in COVID-19 units and 65 (28.5%) had COVID-19 during the pandemic. A significant proportion of respondents reported to have experience onset or worsening of physical and mental symptoms, with insomnia/sleep disorders (58.3%) and mood swings (47.8%) being the most common, respectively. The burden of physical and mental consequences was broadly higher among residents compared to specialists, with the former reporting more frequently an increase in the number of worked hours (p = 0.020) and being more frequently infected with COVID-19 (35.0% vs. 21.3, p = 0.032). Moreover, familiar and doctor–patient relationships were also considerably affected. Physicians have been suffering a wide spectrum of physical, mental and relational consequences during COVID-19 pandemic, with youngest doctors being more likely to present several physical and mental health symptoms. Further studies are needed to evaluate long-term consequences of COVID-19 pandemic on the well-being of HCPs, and potential preventive strategies.

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“…The pandemic has exacerbated the levels of psychological distress among health care workers, with nurses identified as a particularly at-risk group [12][13][14]. Nurses, by the nature of their work, face a myriad of challenges; yet, some not only recover but thrive in the face of adversity [15].…”

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Exploring Resilience in Care Home Nurses: An Online Survey

Mallon,

Mitchell,

Carter

et al. 2023

Healthcare

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Resilience is considered a core capability for nurses in managing workplace challenges and adversity. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought care homes into the public consciousness; yet, little is known about the resilience of care home nurses and the attributes required to positively adapt in a job where pressure lies with individuals to affect whole systems. To address this gap, an online survey was undertaken to explore the levels of resilience and potential influencing factors in a sample of care home nurses in Northern Ireland between January and April 2022. The survey included the Connor–Davidson Resilience Scale, demographic questions and items relating to nursing practice and care home characteristics. Mean differences and key predictors of higher resilience were explored through statistical analysis. A moderate level of resilience was reported among the participants (n = 56). The key predictors of increased resilience were older age and higher levels of education. The pandemic has exposed systemic weakness but also the strengths and untapped potential of the care home sector. By linking the individual, family, community and organisation, care home nurses may have developed unique attributes, which could be explored and nurtured. With tailored support, which capitalises on assets, they can influence a much needed culture change, which ensures the contribution of this sector to society is recognised and valued.

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Psychological distress and resilience among italian healthcare workers of geriatric services during the COVID-19 pandemic

Cited by 6 publications

References 46 publications

Resilience and Experience of the COVID-19 Pandemic among Italian University Students: A Mixed-Method Study

Resilience and Experience of the COVID-19 Pandemic among Italian University Students: A Mixed-Method Study

The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on well-being of Italian physicians: a report from the Italian Society of Internal Medicine (SIMI) national survey

Exploring Resilience in Care Home Nurses: An Online Survey

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