The Association between Resilience and Psychological Distress during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 19(22), P. 14854 - 14854

Published: Nov. 11, 2022

This study examined the association between resilience and psychological distress in healthcare workers, general population, patients during COVID-19 pandemic. We searched PubMed, Web of Science, PsycInfo, Science Direct, Nursing Allied Health databases. Included articles workers (e.g., physicians nurses), Studies exposure to other infectious diseases related epidemics or pandemics SARS MERS) were excluded. was performed following Cooper matrix review method PRISMA guidelines, followed by a meta-analysis results using R version 4.1.2. A random effect model used for pooled analysis. registered with PROSPERO (registration No. CRD42021261429). Based on meta-analysis, we found moderate negative relationship overall (r = −0.42, 95% confidence interval [CI]: −0.45 −0.38, p < 0.001). For subgroup analysis, moderately significant among −0.39, CI: −0.44 −0.33, 0.001), which weaker than population −0.45, −0.50 0.001) −0.43; −0.52 −0.33; robust, although heterogeneity individual sizes substantial (I2 94%, 99%, 74%, respectively). revealed patients. all these populations, interventions resources are needed improve individuals’ ability cope pandemic future disease outbreaks.

Language: Английский

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Role of social capital in response to and recovery from the first wave of COVID-19 in Thailand: a qualitative study

BMJ Open, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(1), P. e061647 - e061647

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

This study assesses the role of social capital among people and communities in response to first wave pandemic 2020.Qualitative using focus group discussions.Capital city (Bangkok) four regions (north, northeast, south central) Thailand.161 participants 19 groups with diverse backgrounds terms gender, profession, education geography (urban/rural; regions). They are selected for different levels impact from pandemic.The solidarity Thai was a key contributing factor societal resilience during pandemic. Findings illustrate how three structure-family, community local networks-mobilised resources internal external networks support affected by The results also highlight types mobilised capital, factors that affect resilience, collective action combat negative impacts pandemic, roles media gender.Social plays significant individuals, households respond recover In many instances, is faster more efficient than other kinds formal support. Social can be enhanced interactions exchanges communities. While face-to-face contacts challenged need distancing travel restrictions, steps as alternative socialisation enhance capital.

Language: Английский

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Burnout among hospital staff during the COVID-19 pandemic: Longitudinal results from the international Cope-Corona survey study

Journal of Psychosomatic Research, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 164, P. 111102 - 111102

Published: Nov. 21, 2022

Language: Английский

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Coping Strategies and Perceiving Stress among Athletes during Different Waves of the COVID-19 Pandemic—Data from Poland, Romania, and Slovakia

Healthcare, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 10(9), P. 1770 - 1770

Published: Sept. 14, 2022

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), an infectious caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has affected numerous aspects of human functioning. Social contacts, work, education, travel, and sports have drastically changed during lockdown periods. The pandemic restrictions severely limited professional athletes’ ability to train participate in competitions. For many who rely on as their main source income, this represents a intense stress. To assess dynamics perceived stress well coping strategies different waves COVID-19 pandemic, we carried out longitudinal study using Perception Stress Questionnaire Brief COPE sample 2020 athletes Poland, Romania, Slovakia. results revealed that all three countries, highest intrapsychic levels were reported fourth wave (all, p < 0.01) external before (p 0.05). analyze data, analyses variance Tukey’s post hoc test η2 for effect size. Further, emotional tension was among Polish Slovak wave, while Romanian pre-pandemic period. used more dysfunctional than first (independent t Cohen’s d used). strategies—emotion focused problem focused—were also discussed Polish, Romanian, athletes. Coaches psychologists can modify simultaneously promoting effective strategies.

Language: Английский

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Pediatric firearm injury related emergency department visits and hospitalizations: a population-based study in the United States

The Lancet Regional Health - Americas, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 22, P. 100503 - 100503

Published: May 5, 2023

Firearm injury (FI) is the leading cause of death in children and adolescents United States (US). We describe epidemiology pediatric FI-associated emergency department (ED) visits hospitalizations US stratified by race ethnicity.

Language: Английский

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The Mental Health Impacts of a Pandemic: A Multiaxial Conceptual Model for COVID-19

Behavioral Sciences, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(11), P. 912 - 912

Published: Nov. 8, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic substantially impacted the mental health of general population and particularly vulnerable individuals groups. A wealth research allows for estimating this impact identifying relevant factors contributing to or mitigating it. current paper presents synthesizes evidence into a multiaxial model impacts. Based on existing research, we propose four axes: (1) Exposure COVID-related events; (2) Personal social vulnerability, such as previous problems belonging group; (3) Time, which accounts differential impacts throughout development pandemic; (4) Context, including healthcare public policies, representations illness influencing individual emotional reactions behaviors. These axes help acknowledge complexity communities' are pragmatic in prioritizing factors. can provide information (i.e., more exposure is harmful) account interactions (e.g., an early phase differs from later stage). This contributes reflections informs response next pandemic.

Language: Английский

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Bouncing back and bouncing forward: coping strategies used by the social workers during COVID-19 pandemic

Social Work Education, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 43(5), P. 1192 - 1207

Published: June 19, 2024

Studies have suggested that social workers being indirectly exposed to their patients' COVID-19-related traumatic experiences may both negative (i.e. secondary stress symptoms; STS) and positive psychological consequences resilience vicarious post-traumatic growth (VPTG)). However, less is known about the coping strategies they use effectively respond challenges. The purpose of this study examine differential association with VPTG, resilience, STS. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in a sample 133 (86.7% women, mean age 38.1 ± 9.4 years). They completed Brief COPE, Secondary Traumatic Stress Scale (STSS), Resilience (BRS), Post-Traumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI) measure strategies, STS, respectively. Social demonstrated moderate levels resilience. Denial associated reframing, planning, self-blame (inversely) were instrumental support religious VPTG. results provide insights on how healthcare policies interventions can best professionals during current future pandemics by alleviating STS enhancing

Language: Английский

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Psychological effects of trauma, negative and positive coping, resilience, and psychological distress among Chinese healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic

Journal of Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 5, P. 100046 - 100046

Published: Jan. 6, 2024

BackgroundLimited data are available on risk (psychological effects of trauma, negative coping) and protective (resilience, positive factors for psychological distress among Chinese healthcare workers (HCWs) during the pandemic. Thus, this study investigated the: (1) association between both trauma coping distress; (2) moderating resilience these associations.MethodsParticipants (n=196; Mage = 32.8; SD age 7.5; 77% female) from two hospitals in China completed self-report measures (Impact Event Scale-Revised), (Simplified Coping Style Questionnaire), (Connor Davidson Resilience Scale) (Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale; Patient Health Questionnaire-9) March 2022.ResultsResults cross-sectional revealed that HCWs who endorsed greater had more when they lower levels ((DASS-21 (b -0.03, SE 0.01, p =.007); PHQ-9 -0.005, 0.002, =.015)). were less resilient -0.02, =.035); ((b -0.01, =.031)) used -0.13, 0.03, <.001); 0.006, <.001)).ConclusionsPsychological level was higher experienced or strategies. They also relied To help public health crises, interventions must bolster their skills.

Language: Английский

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Psychological treatment of traumatic memories in COVID‐19 survivors

Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 30(1), P. 225 - 233

Published: Aug. 2, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic, which has affected a significant number of individuals worldwide, is generating serious mental health issues. Recovered patients have experienced traumatic events related to their symptoms, isolation, possible hospitalization, bereavement, fear infecting loved ones and the physical consequences COVID-19. One effective psychological treatment for these Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR). aim this paper describe therapeutic intervention effects EMDR in pool survivors referred an integrated psychological/psychiatric outpatient service. Twelve patients, comprising nine males three females, underwent psychotherapy from October 2020 February 2022. Each patient received 8-16 weekly sessions. standard protocol eight stages was administered enable desensitization reprocessing four main targets: first positive swab, isolation relatives' health. Efficacy demonstrated by improvement at clinical scale subjective distress caused events. For therapists, carrying out treatments intense challenging experience. In fact, perceived distance between therapist less defined than other hospital settings because pandemic affects everyone equally. However, with widespread availability vaccines although still ongoing emergence new variants, window landscape starting open up.

Language: Английский

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Untangling the Professional Web: Understanding the Impact of Work-Related Factors on the Mental Health of Healthcare Professionals During the Late Stages of Covid-19 Pandemic

Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: Volume 16, P. 2391 - 2404

Published: Aug. 1, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has determined an extraordinary challenge to healthcare systems worldwide. circumstances, characterized by elevated stress levels, prolonged working hours, new medical procedures, media attention, and high population expectations, have created extremely stressful situation for professionals. This period offered a unique opportunity examine the system responses of practitioners stress. research aimed identify work-related factors that significantly impact mental health professionals.Three variables were assessed: anxiety, depression considered professional degree, type unit (COVID or non-COVID), number hours spent at work in single shift, shifts, monthly on-call frequency, treated patients per month. In spring 2022, three inventories demographic survey distributed completed online 300 professionals from Timisoara's public hospitals Romania.Among respondents, 47.7% reported mild symptoms 65.3% moderate levels stress, 33% participants depression. intensity anxious, depressive, varied depending on on-calls month, where worked, SARS CoV-2 previous month.Current data underlines urgency implementing effective strategies reduce anxiety who with patients. Possible interventions encompass variety approaches, such as improving conditions, reducing possible, increasing access services, promoting team-building activities enhance social support among colleagues. Digital interventions, including counseling management programs, also shown promise these challenging times. Sustaining is vital continued provision first-rate care build resilient workforce capable navigating future crises.

Language: Английский

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