COVID-19 Pandemic and Overall Mental Health of Healthcare Professionals Globally: A Meta-Review of Systematic Reviews

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: Jan. 17, 2022

Objective This meta-review aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of overall mental health healthcare professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method We conducted literature search on Academic Search Premier, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, and MEDLINE. A predefined eligibility criterion was used screen articles. The methodology quality eligible studies assessed using Joanna Briggs Institute checklist for systematic reviews. data were narratively synthesised in line with aim. Result Forty reviews (represented as K = 40), which reported from 1,828 primary ( N ) 3,245,768 participants, met inclusion criteria. findings pooled prevalence indicate that anxiety (16–41%, 30, 701), depression (14–37%, 28, 584), stress/post-traumatic stress disorder (18.6–56.5%, 24, 327) most prevailing pandemic-related conditions affecting workers. Other concerns included insomnia, burnout, fear, obsessive-compulsive disorder, somatization symptoms, phobia, substance abuse, suicidal thoughts. Considering regions/countries, highest United-Kingdom [22.3, 95% Confidence Interval (CI):7–38, 4] compared other countries, while Middle-East, (41, CI:16–60, 5) Eastern Mediterranean region (61.6, CI:56.4–66.8, 2) regions. significant risk factors include female gender, younger age, being nurse, frontline professional. most-reported coping strategies individual/group psychological support, family/relative training/orientation, adequacy personal protective equipment. Conclusion It concluded (nurses, doctors, allied health) have experienced various issues meta-review, therefore, recommends targeted interventions policies address specific support worldwide duration pandemic similar future crises. Systematic Review Registration https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD4202126200 , identifier: CRD42021262001.

Language: Английский

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A systematic review and meta analysis on burnout in physicians during the COVID-19 pandemic: A hidden healthcare crisis

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13

Published: Jan. 12, 2023

This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to explore overall prevalence of burnout among physicians during early late COVID-19 pandemic geographical differences in burnout.

Language: Английский

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COVID-19 pandemic-related mortality, infection, symptoms, complications, comorbidities, and other aspects of physical health among healthcare workers globally: An umbrella review

International Journal of Nursing Studies, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 129, P. 104211 - 104211

Published: Feb. 18, 2022

Language: Английский

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Mental health among healthcare workers during COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 17(5), P. e0268704 - e0268704

Published: May 20, 2022

This study aimed to measure the prevalence of burnout syndrome, anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic disorders (PTSD), as well examine their associated factors among Thai healthcare workers (HCWs) during COVID-19 outbreak.We employed a multiple-method design at tertiary-care hospital in Bangkok between May 22, 2021 June 30, by using an online survey. The information included demographic characteristics, work details, perceived support, PTSD symptoms, Maslach Burnout Inventory: General Survey (MBI-GS), Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7), Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-2 PHQ-9), narrative response open-ended question. mental health problems were analysed multiple logistic regression analyses. qualitative data content analysis method.A total 986 HCWs (89.1% female; mean age = 34.89 ± 11.05 years) responded 16.3%,16%, 53.5% respondents had high level emotional exhaustion, depersonalisation, diminished personal achievement, respectively. 33.1%, 13.8%, 2.3% PTSD. Risk exhaustion male sex (ORadj 2.29), nurses 3.04), doctors 4.29), working inpatient unit 2.97), intensive care 3.00). Additionally, preexisting illness was with anxiety 2.89), depression 3.47), 4.06). From analysis, participants reported that these would improve health: supportive respectful colleagues, appropriate financial compensation, reduced workload, clarity policy communication channel, adequate protective equipment.Thai experienced negative outcomes pandemic substantially. issue needs attention actions should be implemented support them.

Language: Английский

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Healthcare Workers after Two Years of COVID-19: The Consequences of the Pandemic on Psychological Health and Sleep among Nurses and Physicians

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 20(2), P. 1410 - 1410

Published: Jan. 12, 2023

COVID-19 has challenged the health workforce worldwide. In this cross-sectional study with a retrospective assessment, we explored impact of pandemic on mental and sleep among sample Italian nurses medical doctors. A total 287 healthcare workers (212 75 physicians) completed web survey socio-demographic, psychological, sleep-related aspects referring to period before present February June 2022. Comparisons between physicians revealed that former had greater distress in response pandemic. Consistently, multivariate analysis covariance showed even if both groups were negatively impacted by pandemic, presented worsening over time regarding several psychological symptoms. Furthermore, observed working frontline represented an additional risk factor for nurses. line previous evidence, also found personal experiences are significant predictors current status. Our results underscore urgent need preventive programs operators increase their coping skills prevent long-term consequences chronic stress, especially high-risk professionals. Specific attention should be devoted improve quality reduce traumatic

Language: Английский

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Experiences of stigma, discrimination and violence and their impact on the mental health of health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(1)

Published: May 8, 2024

Health care workers have been exposed to COVID-19 more than people in other professions, which may led stigmatization, discrimination, and violence toward them, possibly impacting their mental health. We investigated (1) factors associated with stigma, violence, (2) the association of health, (3) everyday experiences violence. chose a combination quantitative approach qualitative content analysis analyze data collected at three time points: 2020, 2021 2022. A higher age was lower odds experiencing whereas female gender related negative experiences. The intensity exposure greater experience across all years (for example 2022: ratio, 95% confidence interval: 1.74, 1.18-2.55 for mild exposure; 2.82, 1.95-4.09 moderate 5.74, 3.55-9.26 severe exposure, when compared no exposure). Stigma, were most strongly psychological distress 2020 (odds ratio = 2.97, interval 2.27-3.88) depressive symptoms 2.78, 2.12-3.64). Attention should be given destigmatization contagious diseases prevention health problems, both within workplaces among public.

Language: Английский

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Stress, Anxiety and Depressive Symptoms, Burnout and Insomnia Among Greek Nurses One Year After the End of the Pandemic: A Moderated Chain Mediation Model

Journal of Clinical Medicine, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 14(4), P. 1145 - 1145

Published: Feb. 10, 2025

Background/Objectives: Several studies have reported alarming rates of mental health issues and sleep problems among nurses even in the post-pandemic era. The objective was to investigate prevalence stress, anxiety depressive symptoms, burnout insomnia Greece one year after end pandemic construct a mediation model evaluating impact stress on insomnia, chain mediating roles symptoms burnout, as well moderating role model. Methods: This cross-sectional study conducted online July 2024 included 380 hospital who completed Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21), Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (CBI) Athens Insomnia (AIS). Results: were 33.9% with 95% confidence interval (CI): [0.292, 0.390], 33.3% (95% CI: [0.284, 0.381]), 35% [0.302, 0.400]), 46.8% [0.399, 0.502]) 56.1% [0.509, 0.611]), respectively. Multiple regression analysis indicated that subscale DASS-21 explained 40.6% variance AIS, while an additional 7.6% by CBI another 1.3% rate DASS-21. Mediation revealed affected both directly indirectly through burnout. moderated path enhancing negative symptoms. Conclusions: proposed introduces certain factors influencing explains how changes any these effectuate other factors, offering insights for individualized interventions.

Language: Английский

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Impact of COVID 19 response on public health literacy and communication

Health Promotion Perspectives, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 12(1), P. 1 - 9

Published: May 29, 2022

With unaddressed challenges of pandemic with re-emergence coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) waves, public health literacy and communication have proved to be a prerequisite for effective as part the control strategy. Hence this article addressed impact COVID 19 response policies on literacy. Considering rapid transmission COVID-19, taking lives needs urgent attention from population›s perspective more vigilant about information incorporate that into their daily routines. To responsible resilient globally, governments states are formulating different related plans prevent spread pandemic. This has recommended short-term measures, including smart focused IEC targeted vaccination motivational sessions care workers front line workers. Targeted Long-term measures included healthcare system reforms inclusive resources, workforce, capacity building particular focus lifestyle addressing non-communicable prevention.

Language: Английский

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The Elephant in the Room: A Cross-Sectional Study on the Stressful Psychological Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Mental Healthcare Workers

Brain Sciences, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 12(3), P. 408 - 408

Published: March 19, 2022

Despite extensive research on COVID-19's impact healthcare workers, few studies have targeted mental health workers (MHWs) and none investigated previous traumatic events. We psychological distress in MHWs after the first lockdown Italy to understand which COVID-19, sociodemographic, professional variables represented greater effects, role of trauma. The survey included sociodemographic questions, COVID-19 variables, questionnaires Life Events Checklist for DSM-5 (LEC-5), Impact Event Scale-Revised (IES-R), Depression Anxiety Stress Scales 21 (DASS-21). On 271 who completed (73.1% female; mean age 45.37), we obtained significant effects contagion fear, experience patients' death, increased workload, worse team relationship during wave. Nurses were more affected showed post-traumatic stress symptoms, assessed by IES-R, depressive, anxiety, DASS-21. strongest risk factors age, role, relationship, separation from family members. Previous severe human suffering unwanted sexual experiences negatively impacted IES-R DASS-21 scores. Being a psychiatrist or psychologist/psychotherapist good relationships protective factors. Recent but also stressful events might represent relevant distress, reducing resilience skills. Identifying vulnerable categories may help development dedicated measures prevent emotional burden support health. Highlights: Psychological pandemic is frequent nurses, depression, symptoms. recent are should guide intervention strategies.

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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