Anxiety and Depression and Related Risk Factors in Italian Healthcare Providers Involved in Adverse Events

Healthcare, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13(3), P. 343 - 343

Published: Feb. 6, 2025

Background/Objectives: Despite the importance of second victim phenomenon for healthcare systems, there is limited research on Italian providers. We assessed emotional distress in individuals impacted by an adverse event using Withstand-PSY Questionnaire (WS-PSY-Q). Additionally, we aimed to identify potential risk factors anxiety and depression. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey 284 participants. Measures included WS-PSY-Q, Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II), State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI-Y). Descriptive analyses seemingly unrelated regression, jointly estimating depression, were conducted Stata (version 18). Results: Fifty-nine percent participants tested positive (WS-PSY-Q subscale ≥ 16), thirty-seven depression 22), thirty-five both. In final model, symptoms following associated with pre-event levels (p < 0.01), seeking psychological help 0.05), self-perceived responsibility severity patient punitive workplace climate 0.05). Correlates post-event depressive pre-existing impact or neutral 0.01). Conclusions: This study adds growing understanding mental health difficulties that workers Italy encounter after events, addressing both individual systemic factors. Proactive implementation measures could foster their well-being events promote a stronger, more just organizational culture.

Language: Английский

Measurement and Evaluation of Health, Functional Capacity, Physical Fitness, and Daily Habits of Greek Female Healthcare Professionals Working in a Hospital Environment

Healthcare, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13(4), P. 383 - 383

Published: Feb. 11, 2025

Background/Objectives: The wellness profile of healthcare professionals is crucial importance since it can affect the quality services. This study created a comprehensive health, functional capacity, physical fitness, and lifestyle behaviours in hospital professionals. Methods: A hundred female (age: 45.53 ± 2 yrs) underwent assessments their health (respiratory function/blood pressure/body circumference/body fat/body mass index/musculoskeletal pains), capacity (flexibility/balance), fitness (strength/aerobic capacity), daily habits (smoking/alcohol/caffeinated beverages/screen time/physical activity). Results: According to data analysis (descriptive statistics, paired t-tests analyze possible differences between right left sides), (a) 39% participants were overweight 28% obese, (b) 40–44% showed higher values than normal waist circumference systolic blood pressure, (c) 96% musculoskeletal pains. Functional demonstrated significant balance flexibility (p < 0.05) sides (right/left) low levels strength dynamic balance-agility. Moreover, 67% sample did not participate activities, while percentage increased screen time on weekdays (44%) weekends (61%). Finally, 36% smoked, 62% consumed alcohol, 92% caffeinated beverages (the majority within permissible limits). Conclusions: In conclusion, this contributes valuable insights into ensure optimal care for population.

Language: Английский