A prospective cohort study of the psychological consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic on frontline healthcare workers in New York City

International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 95(6), P. 1279 - 1291

Published: Jan. 22, 2022

Language: Английский

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Long-Term Trajectory and Risk Factors of Healthcare Workers’ Mental Health during COVID-19 Pandemic: A 24 Month Longitudinal Cohort Study

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 20(5), P. 4586 - 4586

Published: March 4, 2023

Background: Research has shown the substantial impact of COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare workers’ (HCWs) mental health, however, it mostly relies data collected during early stages COVID-19. The aim this study is to assess long-term trajectory HCWs’ health and associated risk factors. Methods: a longitudinal cohort was carried out in an Italian hospital. At Time 1 (July 2020–July 2021), 990 HCWs took part completed General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12), Impact Event Scale (IES-R), Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7)questionnaire. McNemar’s test measured changes symptoms’ trajectories, random effects models evaluated factors with scores above cut-off. Results: 310 participated follow-up evaluation (Time 2; July 2021–July 2022). 2, cut-offs were significantly lower (p < 0.001) than at for all scales (23% vs. 48% GHQ-12; 11% 25% IES-R; 15% 23% GAD-7). Risk psychological impairment being nurse (IES-R: OR 4.72, 95% CI 1.71–13.0; GAD-7: 2.82, 1.44–7.17), assistant 6.76, 1.30–35.1), or having had infected family member (GHQ-12: 1.95, 1.01–3.83). Compared 1, gender experience units lost significance symptoms. Conclusions: over more 24 months from onset showed improvement health; our findings suggested need tailor prioritize preventive actions towards workforce.

Language: Английский

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Depression and anxiety among nurses during the COVID‐19 pandemic: Longitudinal results over 2 years from the multicentre VOICE–EgePan study

Journal of Clinical Nursing, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 22, 2024

Abstract Aims To examine symptoms of depression and generalised anxiety among nurses over 2 years during the pandemic compare them to general population. Background The COVID‐19 has led a significant increase in mental stress population worldwide. Nursing staff have been identified as being under remarkable strain. Design A multicentre prospective longitudinal study. Methods Symptoms 507 were examined at four different time points (T1: April–July 2020, T2: November 2020–January 2021, T3: May–July T4: February–May 2022). Results compared with values German population, presence gender‐specific differences was analysed frequencies clinically relevant levels determined. Throughout study (T1–T4), depressive observed. At all measurement points, showed significantly higher prevalence for No gender found. Frequencies probable disorder were: 21.6% 18.5% (T1), 31.4% 29.2% (T2), 29.5% 26.2% (T3), 33.7% 26.4% (T4). Conclusion During pandemic, increased remained elevated. Their symptom permanently than These findings strongly suggest that circumstances severely affected nurses´ health. Relevance Clinical Practice caused great strain on caregivers. This able demonstrate pandemic. It highlights urgent need prevention, screening support systems hospitals. Implications Profession Supportive programmes preventive services should be developed, not least prevent growing shortage health care systems. Reporting Method adhered EQUATOR guidelines. STROBE checklist cohort used reporting method. Patient Contribution Five hundred seven completed questionnaire provided data analysis. Trial Protocol Registration registered Trials Register ( https://drks.de/search/en ) following ID: DRKS00021268.

Language: Английский

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Burnout among intensive care nurses, physicians and leaders during the COVID‐19 pandemic: A national longitudinal study

Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 68(10), P. 1426 - 1435

Published: July 26, 2024

Abstract Background Burnout is frequent among intensive care unit (ICU) healthcare professionals and may result in medical errors absenteeism. The COVID‐19 pandemic caused additional strain during working hours also affected off‐duty life. aims of this study were to survey burnout levels ICU the first year COVID‐19, describe those who reported burnout, analyse demographic work‐related factors associated with burnout. Methods This was a national prospective longitudinal cohort 484 nurses, physicians leaders units patients Norway. measured at 6‐ 12‐month follow‐up, after registration baseline data months COVID epidemic. Copenhagen Inventory (CBI), used (range 0–100), caseness defined as CBI ≥50. Bi‐ multivariable logistic regression analyses performed examine variables 12 months. Results At 6 months, median score 17, increasing 21 ( p = .037), nurses accounting for most increase. Thirty‐two per cent had an increase more than 5, whereas 25% decrease 5. Ten 14% (n.s.). participants significantly lower age, fewer years experience, previous anxiety and/or depression, moral distress, less perceived hospital recognition, fear infection bivariate analyses. single standing type psychological 24 out 41 (59%) anxiety, depression post‐traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. Multivariate analysis showed statistically significant associations professional experience .041) borderline significance support by leader .049). Conclusion In Norway, minority 1 into pandemic. A majority PTSD symptoms combined. experience.

Language: Английский

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Depressive and anxiety symptoms in the course of the COVID-19 pandemic among physicians in hospitals: results of the longitudinal, multicenter VOICE-EgePan survey over two years

BMC Psychology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(1)

Published: Oct. 10, 2023

Abstract Background This longitudinal, multicenter web-based study explored the trajectories of depressive and anxiety symptoms during COVID-19 pandemic among physicians over two years. Methods At four measurement points between 4/2020 5/2022 (Patient Health Questionnaire-2, PHQ-2) (Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale-2, GAD-2) in German hospitals were assessed. Time, gender age effects analyzed with linear mixed regression models. Comparisons norm values for population also performed frequencies probable depression are reported. Results The (N = 340) showed a significant increase from T1 (M 1.35, SD 1.33) to T4 1.64, 1.34) (p < .001) 1.42) T2 1.59, 1.43) .024). main effect was only .001): women demonstrated higher scores than men. A class difference observed symptoms: youngest group (18–40 years) revealed oldest (> 50 years, p .003). As compared general population, reported significantly elevated PHQ-2 (T1: M 1.33; T2: 1.53, 1.37; T3: 1.55, 1.40; T4: GAD-2 1.42; 1.43; 1.61, 1.57; 1.49, 1.46) all (all .001). (PHQ-2 ≥ 3) (GAD-2 were: 14.1% 17.0% (T1), 16.5% 21.9% (T2), 17.8% 22.6% (T3) 18.5% 17.3% (T4), respectively. Conclusions Mental distress has increased course age-related differences. Possible causes should be regular monitoring mental health prevention programmes established. Trial registration registered on ClinicalTrials (DRKS-ID: DRKS00021268) 9.4.2020.

Language: Английский

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Linguistic Predictors of Psychological Adjustment in Healthcare Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 20(5), P. 4482 - 4482

Published: March 2, 2023

COVID-19 broke out in China December 2019 and rapidly became a worldwide pandemic that demanded an extraordinary response from healthcare workers (HCWs). Studies conducted during the observed severe depression PTSD HCWs. Identifying early predictors of mental health disorders this population is key to informing effective treatment prevention. The aim study was investigate power language-based variables predict symptoms One hundred thirty-five HCWs (mean age = 46.34; SD 10.96) were randomly assigned one two writing conditions: expressive (EW n 73) or neutral (NW 62) completed three sessions. assessed both pre- post-writing. LIWC used analyze linguistic markers four trauma-related (cognitive elaboration, emotional perceived threat life, self-immersed processing). Changes regressed onto hierarchical multiple regression models. EW group displayed greater changes on psychological measures terms narrative categories deployed than NW group. predicted by cognitive life; processing elaboration. Linguistic can facilitate identification vulnerability involved public emergencies. We discuss clinical implications these findings.

Language: Английский

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Longitudinal Assessment of Mental Health Consequences of the COVID-19 Pandemic Long-Term Exposure on Health Care Workers from a North West Italian Hospital

Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 17

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

To assess individual variation in anxiety, stress disorder, depression, insomnia, burnout, and resilience health care workers (HCWs), 12 18 months after the beginning of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic.Prospective longitudinal study.A total 207 HCWs (74% female, 46% physicians, 44% nurses) answered; 50% scored over cut-off for anxiety (GAD-7), 66% PCL-C, 41% depression (PHQ-9), 25% ISI, 15% started sleep inducers; 52% showed emotional exhaustion (EE), 68% detachment (DE), 39% professional efficacy (EF) at MBI; 27% completed follow-up questionnaire 6 later, showing a significant reduction nearly all scores (GAD-7 median 11[5-15] vs 7[4-12] (P < 0.001); PCL-C 43[30-58] 37[24-50] 0.05); PHQ-9 10[4-16] 6[3-12] ISI 10[4-15] 7[5-12](NS); MBI EE 25[16-35] 23 [15-31] (NS), DE 13[8-17] 12[8-17], EF 29[25-34] 30[25-34]. Living flat (OR 2.27 [1.10-4.81], high-intensity-of-care working (2.83 [1.15-7.16] increased risk (GAD-7); age between 31-40 y 2.8 [1.11-7.68], being nurse 3.56 [1.59-8.36] 8.43 [2.92-26.8] pathological (PCL-C).Nearly half psychological distress, especially nurses, women, youngest. A mandatory job change, increasing intensity care, COVID-19 department, infected were negative factors; having partner living detached house protective. Six domains improvement.

Language: Английский

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Stress and Maladaptive Coping of Italians Health Care Professionals during the First Wave of the Pandemic

Brain Sciences, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 11(12), P. 1586 - 1586

Published: Nov. 30, 2021

Stress during the pandemic has had an impact on mental health of healthcare professionals (HCPs). However, little is known about coping and "maladaptive" behaviours this population. This study investigates their correlation with stress, anxiety insomnia Italian HCPs pandemic. It reports a cross-sectional, descriptive correlational based survey 1955 HCPs. Overall participants reported increases in cigarette smoking, time spent online video playing. alcohol consumption decreased but increased those reporting drinking more than once week. Those starting smoking were found to have higher SAS PSS scores. being for 3 or hours ISS Doctors who playing games PSS, scores whilst nurses longer one hour Online may be behaviour affected by underexplored area wellbeing These deficits need addressed going forward.

Language: Английский

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Relationship Between Negative Emotions and Job Burnout in Medical Staff During the Prevention and Control of the COVID-19 Epidemic: The Mediating Role of Psychological Resilience

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 13

Published: June 22, 2022

We herein investigated the relationship between psychological status and various emotions of medical staff during prevention control coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) epidemic. In this study, convenience sampling method was used to select members as participants, a cross-sectional study design implemented. The instruments included Burnout Clinical Subtype Questionnaire (BCSQ-36), 10-item Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC-10), self-rated 16-item Quick Inventory Depressive Symptomatology (QIDS-SR16), Self-rating Anxiety (SAS). total, 876 were selected in study. CD-RISC-10 negatively correlated with all other scales ( P &lt; 0.01). hierarchical regression coefficients SAS QIDS-SR16 against BCSQ-36 mediated by 0.01, significance F values equations 0.01 (Sobel test, Medical burnout COVID-19 epidemic affected anxiety depression, resilience had mediating role. Attending changes negative improving their are beneficial alleviate job burnout.

Language: Английский

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The Impact of Adjustment on Workplace Attitudes and Behaviors among Healthcare Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 66(5), P. e153 - e159

Published: Feb. 12, 2024

We examined the impact of health care workers' (HCWs) adjustment to COVID-19 pandemic on their work-related attitudes and behaviors.

Language: Английский

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