Workplace violence against healthcare workers: an umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses

Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 221, P. 50 - 59

Published: July 3, 2023

The aim of this umbrella review systematic reviews and meta-analyses was to address workplace violence (WPV) against healthcare workers (HCWs). Several exist in the literature, but diversity settings, population considered, type investigated make it difficult gain insight use vast amount available data implement policies tackle WPV. With mind, we conducted an on WPV HCWs examine global prevalence phenomena its features.Following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, PubMed, Scopus, ISI Web Science were searched relevant published English up November 2022. Data authors, year, country, type, (pooled not), setting, population, specific considerations extracted.A total 32 included, 19 which performed a meta-analysis, investigating overall, physical, non-physical violence. Even considering variability data, COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated scale problem. From our review, found that overall among reported be as high 78.9%, nurses working psychiatric wards professionals most impacted.In conclusion, revealed HCWs, varies between countries, subgroups, detection methods. Strengthening recognition problem could lead appropriate local international strategies it.

Language: Английский

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How are you coping? Stress, coping, burnout, and aggression in forensic mental healthcare workers

Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14

Published: Jan. 11, 2024

Perceived stress at work has been linked to several adverse outcomes in workers, including increased risk of burnout and aggression (e.g., anger irritability). However, much remains unknown about factors that might mitigate the negative influences perceived on workers' well-being. This study focusses coping as a possible protective factor against its consequences forensic mental healthcare workers. We aimed identify which higher-order were present this worker sample investigate whether these modify associations between or aggression.

Language: Английский

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The association of burnout with work absenteeism and the frequency of thoughts in leaving their job in a cohort of healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic

Frontiers in Health Services, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 3

Published: Nov. 29, 2023

Introduction During the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, high levels of burnout were reported among healthcare workers. This study examines association work absenteeism and frequency thoughts in leaving current job with a cohort workers during COVID-19 pandemic. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted from April-May, 2022 on 10 hospitals, 18 immediate care centers, 325 outpatient practices Chicago area surrounding Illinois suburbs. Logistic regression models used to assess scores (Oldenburg Burnout Inventory—OLBI) its sub-scores (exhaustion disengagement scores) work. Results One-fifth 60% respondents ( n = 1,825) unplanned their job, respectively. After adjusting for covariates, higher scores, especially exhaustion associated increased odds (OR 1.04, 95% CI: 1.01–1.08). both also positively work, e.g., each unit increase OLBI score 1.39 (95% 1.34–1.43) times thinking about “a lot/constantly” vs. “never”. Discussion Overall, this showed positive between (and job) More research is needed support worker well-being stress direct solutions addressing light

Language: Английский

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The association between problematic internet use and burnout: A three-level meta-analysis

Journal of Affective Disorders, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 352, P. 321 - 332

Published: Feb. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Evolution of burnout syndrome in Spanish healthcare professionals during and after the COVID-19 pandemic: psychosocial variables involved

Frontiers in Medicine, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: Feb. 7, 2025

Evidence shows that throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare workers have experienced high levels of burnout. The preceding literature also points to need consider three elements burnout independently, as they appear different evolutionary trends and possibly buffering amplifying variables, although these aspects hardly been explored. aim present investigation is precisely shed light on latter issues. It a prospective study, carried out in 256 Spain during time relation pandemic: (1) (T1) between 5 May 21 June 2020 (final phase state alarm declared 14 March), (2) (T2) 6 months after end (January-April 2021), (3) (T3) 1 year this second evaluation (April-July 2022). components syndrome (emotional exhaustion, depersonalization self-fulfillment) were assessed at third points. Together with sociodemographic occupational data (age, gender, professional category, years experience, hours work), anxiety, depression, stress, family support, friends' self-efficacy first point. At point, cognitive fusion resilience assessed. optimism hopelessness results show significant decreases (p < 0.001). However, when observing evolution each dimensions, it can be seen emotional exhaustion has significantly decreased 0.001), while an increase 0.001) decrease self-fulfillment (all p are observed. repeated measures General Linear Models, controlling for effect covariates associated depression T1 = 0.031), T2 0.039). 0.042). Finally, self- fulfillment T3 0.043) 0.019). highlight attend differentiated manner. Our indicate that, overall tend decrease, actually decreases, but decreases. In addition, point personality factors involved dimensions. While seems more affected by symptomatology (i.e., depression) onset inability handle intrusive thoughts fusion), related long-term cognitive-emotional variables such hopelessness. found important practical implications prevention implicated syndrome. Although further research needed, shown one dimensions short term intervention programs aimed reducing anxiety times acute stress (onset pandemic), including thought management, seem fundamental. Depersonalization do not respond same pattern. They chronification poor management case their appearance, given hopelessness), therapies focused meaning existence, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, could useful.

Language: Английский

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The effectiveness of online therapy in promoting wellbeing and reducing burnout among psychotherapists

Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16

Published: March 31, 2025

Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has worsened global mental health, thereby burdening health services and raising burnout risk among professionals. Online therapy may be an optimal solution to reduce risk, ensuring flexibility for psychotherapists the continuity of care patients. This study investigates link between online therapy, focusing on environmental sensitivity exploring tailored solutions while maintaining healthcare performance. Method Participants were 95 French (89% females), aged from 24 59 years ( M = 37.13, SD 7.75). administered Maslach Burnout Inventory, Highly Sensitive Person Scale, a questionnaire assessing their professional activity. Results Digital reported lower levels compared traditional who did not use therapy. Specifically, they had depersonalization scores (mean difference 0.37 points, p 0.038) tent have in emotional exhaustion 0.44 0.07). association was more pronounced those with high sensitivity. Discussion ensures greater workplace flexibility, serving as protective factor reducing psychotherapists’ burnout. Integrating digital into public can enhance delivery support wellbeing professionals, especially Essential guidelines are needed maximize benefits ensure its effective implementation.

Language: Английский

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Health Care Professionals' Engagement With Digital Mental Health Interventions in the United Kingdom and China: Mixed Methods Study on Engagement Factors and Design Implications

JMIR Mental Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 12, P. e67190 - e67190

Published: April 4, 2025

Abstract Background Mental health issues like occupational stress and burnout, compounded with the after-effects of COVID-19, have affected care professionals (HCPs) around world. Digital mental interventions (DMHIs) can be accessible effective in supporting well-being among HCPs. However, low engagement rates DMHIs are frequently reported, limiting potential effectiveness. More evidence is needed to reveal factors that impact HCPs’ decision adopt engage DMHIs. Objective This study aims explore motivation identify key affecting their engagement. Amongst these, we include cultural impacting DMHI perception Methods We used a mixed method approach, cross-sectional survey (n=438) semistructured interviews (n=25) HCPs from United Kingdom China. Participants were recruited one major public hospital each country. Results Our results demonstrated generally rate 2 countries. Several affect identified, including belonging underrepresented ethnic groups, limited knowledge, perceived need, lack time, needs for relevance personal-based support, elements self-stigma. The support recommendations Conclusions Although an ideal alternative HCPs, China still due multiple barriers. research develop evaluate tailored unique designs content various backgrounds.

Language: Английский

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Psychological well-being of healthcare workers during COVID-19 in a mental health institution

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 19(3), P. e0300329 - e0300329

Published: March 18, 2024

Introduction This study examined the psychological wellbeing of Healthcare Workers (HCWs) during COVID-19 in a mental health setting, associations psychosocial with coping style, and ways that organisations can mitigate burden on HCWs. Methods Thirty-seven Mental HCWs (MHCWs) from infected non-infected wards (control group), were recruited assessed at three timepoints. Psychological wellbeing, perceived cohesion, style (Brief-COPE) assessed. Reports individual feedback organisation collected through in-depth interview. Comparison between wards, as well comparison measures across timepoints made. As there no significant changes styles timepoints, Timepoint 1 (T1) was used to correlate all Thematic analysis for qualitative data. Results MHCWs reported significantly higher levels stress, χ 2 (1) = 6.74, p 0.009, effect size: medium (ε 0.198), more severe sleep disturbance (PSQI), 6.20, 0.013, 0.182), compared control group T2. They also engaged problem-focused (T2 T3) emotion-focused (T2). expected, negative correlated outcomes except both (sleep anxiety symptoms) positive (wellbeing). Emotion-focused moderately (T b 0.348, p<0.017) analyses revealed felt supported by responsiveness institution, emotional informational support, availability direct leaders, presence team hospital leaders ground, helped build trust confidence leadership. Conclusions experienced stress COVID-19. The organizations offset pandemics are discussed.

Language: Английский

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Burnout among South African nurses during the peak of COVID-19 pandemic: a holistic investigation

BMC Nursing, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 24(1)

Published: March 15, 2025

The wellbeing of health care workers (HCWs) has been an ongoing challenge, especially within low and middle-income countries (LMICs) such as South Africa. Evidence suggesting that HCWs are increasingly stressed burned out is cause for concern. Nurses in particular have impacted physically, mentally psychosocially during the recent COVID-19 pandemic. This may leave a disproportionate consequence, affecting various aspects their wellbeing, thereby justifying need more holistic investigation African nurses coping mechanisms peak was cross-sectional study design. Online self-reported questionnaires were administered six hospitals, sampled purposively conveniently from three provinces. Using STATA 18.0, Wilcoxon Ranksum test at 5% alpha compared nursing staff management COVID-19's peak. Univariable multivariable linear regression analyses performed to determine factors associated with burnout nurses, 95% confidence interval (CI). Validated scales measuring burnout, coping, resilience, well mental physical utilised. Of 139 participants, 112(97.4%) females, 91(82%) 20(18%) being respectively. median age participants 43.3 years (n = 112), practising duration 12 111). There significant difference score between (p 0.028). In univariable model, significantly < 0.05) Brief COPE Inventory (BCI), Conor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CDRS), Global Mental Health (GMHS), Physical (GPHS) Hospital Anxiety Depression (HADS), occupation. CDRS [Coeff.=0.7, 95%CI 0.4; 0.9], GMHS [Coeff.=-2.4, -3.2; -1.6], GPHS [Coeff.2.1, 1.3; 2.9], HADS 0.2; 1.2]. Investigating multiple this study, it's shown resilience not be key promoting nurses. However, effective interventions crucial should prioritised mitigate future emergencies. Future studies examining associations general health, help generate further evidence towards aimed nurses' wellbeing. Not applicable.

Language: Английский

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Examining the impact of perceived stress, anxiety, and resilience on depression among medical staff after COVID-19 quarantine: a chain mediation analysis

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11

Published: Sept. 19, 2023

Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent quarantine measures have led to a significant impact on mental health worldwide. Medical staff, in particular, been exposed high levels of stress due their frontline work during the crisis. However, there is still limited research psychological mechanism among medical staff after quarantine. Methods In this cross-sectional observational study, 150 from Shanghai YangZhi Rehabilitation Hospital, Shanghai, China, were enrolled October 2022. SPSS 26.0 PROCESS 4.0 model 6 used analyze chain mediating effect perceived stress, anxiety, resilience depression Anxiety compared All scales validity reliability Chinese population. Results Our findings revealed positive correlation between anxiety (r = 0.60, p &lt; 0.001) ( r staff. Conversely, was found negative with −0.67, 0.001), −0.57, −0.61, 0.001). score higher than quarantine, but -value only marginally 0.067). significantly 0.05). Moreover, mediation suggested that could mediate association following Specifically, had no direct (β 0.025, t 0.548, 0.59) positively predicted 0.381, 8.817, −1.302, −6.781, which influenced indirectly through multiple pathways. three indirect paths: role resilience, both resilience. Discussion This study emphasizes importance interventions aimed at protecting staff’s promoting coping mechanisms manage crises such as pandemic. Additionally, our suggest play critical roles mitigating detrimental effects further highlight need for continued better understand complex interplay these factors.

Language: Английский

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