COVID-19
pandemic
is
a
global
public
health
emergency
that
has
greatly
impacted
the
systems
and
people‟s
lives
worldwide.
With
its
relatively
high
rate
of
infection
mortality,
can
worsen
feelings
anxiety
stress
among
Healthcare
Workers
(HCWs).
The
aim
this
survey
was
to
assess
prevalence
workforce
burnout
during
response
in
Ethiopia.
study
employed
institution-based
qualitative,
cross-sectional
with
structured
design
based
on
validated
tool
MBI-HSS
(Maslach
Burnout
Inventory
Human
Services
Survey).
In
study,
we
purposively
selected
824
(74%)
numbers
care
workers
at
accessed
facilities
from
1120
time
767
(93%).
English
questionnaire
translated
into
two
local
languages
(Amharic
Oromffa)
data
collector
were
each
region
city
then
trained
for
5
days.
revealed
magnitude
70
%
HCWs
working
participated
study.
58%,
68%,
64%
moderate
Depersonalization,
Personal
Accomplishment,
Emotional
Exhaustion
respectively.
increased,
particularly
those
who
serving
longer
all
areas.
result
indicated
need
identify
eliminate
order
activate
psychological
resilience
guide
use
most
effective
long-term
coping
strategies
protect
their
mental
align
intervention
Frontiers in Psychology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: Sept. 21, 2022
During
the
COVID-19
pandemic,
healthcare
workers
have
a
high
workload
and
been
exposed
to
various
psychosocial
stressors.
This
study
aimed
evaluate
health
during
pandemic
in
world.
The
method
used
this
research
is
qualitative
with
literature
review
approach.
data
sources
were
taken
from
Scopus
database
using
keywords
"health
workers,"
"burnout,"
AND
"coronavirus"
time
range
of
2020
April
25,
2022.
From
determination
range,
150
documents
emerged.
revealed
that
Pearson
correlation
between
total
burnout
scale
scores
on
workers,
professionals,
exhaustion,
mental,
stress,
personal,
depression,
symptoms,
emergency,
system,
job,
impact
indicated
overall
associated
depression
anxiety.
Stress
symptoms
had
values
ranging
0.84
0.73.
Job
significant
relationship
exhaustion
at
0.89;
r
=
0.73),
impacting
score
0.66.
At
same
time,
fulfillment
professional
interpersonal
disengagement
showed
impact.
Overall,
participants
care
worldwide
experienced
levels
psychological
distress.
We
also
found
dealing
patients
more
likely
experience
than
staff
who
not
personally
involved
medical
work.
Furthermore,
will
be
follow-up
Work
Ability
Index
(WAI)
measure
work
ability
satisfaction.
BMC Health Services Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
23(1)
Published: Dec. 1, 2023
Abstract
The
detrimental
impacts
of
COVID-19
on
healthcare
providers’
psychological
health
and
well-being
continue
to
affect
their
professional
roles
activities,
leading
compassion
fatigue.
purpose
this
review
was
identify
summarize
published
literature
fatigue
among
providers
its
impact
patient
care.
Six
databases
were
searched:
MEDLINE
(Ovid),
PsycINFO
Embase
CINAHL,
Scopus,
Web
Science,
for
studies
in
providers,
English
from
the
peak
pandemic
2020
2023.
To
expand
search,
reference
lists
included
hand
searched
locate
additional
relevant
studies.
primarily
focused
nurses,
physicians,
other
allied
professionals.
This
scoping
registered
Open
Science
Framework
(OSF),
using
Preferred
Reporting
Items
Systematic
reviews
Meta-Analysis
(PRISMA)
extension
review.
From
11,715
search
results,
24
met
inclusion
criteria.
Findings
are
presented
four
themes:
prevalence
fatigue;
antecedents
consequences
interventions
address
potential
grouped
under
individual-,
organization-,
systems-level
factors.
Our
findings
suggest
that
differ
risk
developing
a
country-dependent
manner.
Interventions
such
as
increasing
available
personnel
helped
minimize
occurrence
offers
important
insight
common
causes
risks
identifies
strategies
support
well-being.
Cambridge Prisms Global Mental Health,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Abstract
Despite
the
recent
momentum
of
mental
health
advocacy
and
resource
allocation
in
several
nations
worldwide,
same
progress
is
yet
to
be
experienced
Haiti
other
countries
global
south.
In
addition
ongoing
humanitarian
crisis
that
continues
pre-dispose
people
a
variety
conditions
illnesses,
Haitian
healthcare
providers
face
further
vulnerability
illness
due
high-stress
nature
their
work
resource-limited
environment.
This
study
was
conducted
using
self-report
questionnaire
containing
Generalized
Anxiety
Disorder-7
Patient
Health
Questionnaire-9
screening
tools,
distributed
nationwide.
The
results
revealed
84%
106
participants
mild
severe
symptoms
depression,
while
69%
reported
anxiety.
also
found
social
determinants,
including
community
violence,
economic
instability,
poverty,
are
among
most
detrimental
contributing
factors
providers.
acute
need
for
support,
76%
having
either
no
awareness
or
access
support.
These
findings
serve
as
an
urgent
call
action
improve
resources
JMIR Mental Health,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
10, P. e44195 - e44195
Published: Dec. 31, 2022
Background
Work
can
be
considered
a
source
of
living,
well-being,
and
socioeconomic
development.
When
the
work
environment
negatively
influences
individuals,
it
may
trigger
emotional
disturbances,
behavioral
problems,
chronic
stress
conditions,
illnesses
such
as
burnout
syndrome
(BS).
Recently,
studies
on
BS
have
increased
placed
special
focus
health
care
professionals.
The
prevalence
among
professionals
is
associated
with
their
exposure
to
human
hardship
long
working
hours
without
proper
rest.
These
factors
contributed
greater
high
physical
exhaustion
levels.
Objective
This
study
aims
identify
map
using
Maslach
Burnout
Inventory
(MBI)
scale
in
public
services.
Methods
scoping
review
was
developed
based
Joanna
Briggs
Institute
(JBI)
Reviewers
Manual
reported
according
PRISMA-ScR
(Preferred
Reporting
Items
for
Systematic
Reviews
Meta-Analyses
Extension
Scoping
Reviews).
A
total
6
databases
were
searched
relevant
studies:
Embase,
LILACS,
MEDLINE
or
PubMed,
PsycInfo,
Scopus,
Web
Science.
Gray
literature
consulted
ProQuest
Dissertations
Theses
Global,
Google
Scholar,
Brazilian
Digital
Library
Dissertations,
Open
Access
Dissertations.
Additionally,
reference
lists
retrieve
not
previously
selected.
steps
followed
this
proposed
by
Arskey
O’Malley
Levac,
Colquhoun,
O’Brien:
identification
research
questions,
potential
studies,
selection,
data
extraction
imputation,
analyses
interpretation,
consultation
stakeholders.
detailed
methodology
published
protocol.
Results
55
articles
identified
after
screening
eligibility
criteria,
between
1999
2021
32
countries.
Most
reports
Brazil,
Spain,
China.
22
versions
MBI
identified,
presenting
different
items,
scores,
cutoff
points.
included
had
recommendations
implications
clinical
practice.
stakeholders
allowed
knowledge
translation
those
interested
BS.
Conclusions
Studies
mostly
physicians
(34/55,
61.8%)
nurses
(24/55,
43.6%),
original
version
predominantly
used.
Divergences
classification
highlighted,
which
related
cross-cultural
adaptations
applications
other
contributes
advancement
regarding
an
occupational
illness
since
has
harmful
consequences
workers,
services,
quality
provided
population.
Frontiers in Public Health,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
10
Published: Aug. 5, 2022
Background
The
COVID-19
pandemic
has
led
to
a
significant
increase
in
the
workload
of
healthcare
workers
that,
together
with
risks
associated
exposure
this
new
virus,
affected
their
mental
health.
Objectives
objective
current
study
was
determine
prevalence
psychopathology
and
burnout
syndrome
predictive
role
purpose
life
moral
courage
relationship.
Methods
A
cross-sectional
carried
out
115
Spanish
workers.
Results
Participants
had
higher
anxiety
(
p
=
0.001),
depression
<
post-traumatic
stress
0.01)
alcohol
consumption
0.03)
levels.
different
components
(emotional
fatigue
despersonalization)
were
occurrence
(OR
0.31)
0.26),
respectively.
strong
decreased
emotional
−0.39)
depersonalization
−0.23)
scores,
increased
personal
accomplishment
0.52),
subsequently
reducing
levels
−0.45).
Conclusions
Purpose
most
strongly
related
burnout.
Furthermore,
an
association
between
anxiety,
found.
BMC Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: Dec. 20, 2022
Abstract
Background
Long-term
psychological
impacts
of
the
COVID-19
pandemic
on
healthcare
workers
remain
unknown.
We
aimed
to
determine
one-year
progression
burnout
and
mental
health
since
onset,
verify
if
protective
factors
against
distress
at
beginning
(Cyr
et
al.
in
Front
Psychiatry;
2021)
remained
associated
when
assessed
several
months
later.
Methods
used
validated
questionnaires
(Maslach
Burnout
Inventory,
Hospital
Anxiety
Depression
posttraumatic
stress
disorder
[PTSD]
Checklist
for
DSM-5
scales)
assess
410
from
Quebec,
Canada,
three
12
after
onset.
then
performed
multivariable
regression
analyses
identify
months.
As
equivalent
post-pandemic
onset
had
already
been
conducted
previous
paper,
we
could
compare
both
time
points.
Results
Prevalence
anxiety
were
similar
(52%
vs.
51%,
p
=
0.66;
23%
23%,
0.91),
while
PTSD
(23%
11%,
<
0.0001)
depression
(11%
6%,
0.001)
decreased
significantly
over
time.
Higher
resilience
was
with
a
lower
probability
all
outcomes
Perceived
organizational
support
reduced
risk
Social
emerged
as
factor
persisted
studied
PTSD,
anxiety,
depression.
Conclusions
Healthcare
workers’
occupational
stabilized
or
improved
between
The
predominant
perceived
support.
For
depression,
social
important
Healthcare,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(7), P. 976 - 976
Published: March 29, 2023
Emergency
medical
service
(EMS)
professionals
often
experience
work
stress,
which
escalated
during
COVID-19.
High
job
demand
in
the
EMS
profession
may
lead
to
progressive
decline
physical
and
mental
health.
We
investigated
prevalence
of
psychosocial
stress
three
levels
EMS:
basic,
advanced,
paramedic,
before
COVID-19
pandemic.
(n
=
36)
were
recruited
from
agencies
following
Institutional
Review
Board
approval.
Participants
took
surveys
on
demographics,
personal
characteristics,
chronic
diseases,
schedules.
Job
indicators,
namely
effort-reward
ratio
(ERR)
overcommitment
(OC),
evaluated
survey
questionnaires
using
imbalance
model.
Associations
indicators
with
age,
sex,
body
mass
index,
working
conditions
measured
by
logistic
regression.
Psychosocial
was
prevalent
effort
reward
>
1
83%
participants
scores
13
89%
participants.
Age,
hours
showed
strong
associations
ERR
OC
scores.
The
investigation
findings
suggested
that
a
environment
is
among
EMS,
as
revealed
high
ERR,
OC,
their
correlation
sleep
apnea
rotating
shift
employees.
Appropriate
interventions
be
helpful
reducing
professionals.
BMJ Open,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(5), P. e069843 - e069843
Published: May 1, 2023
The
COVID-19
pandemic
has
negatively
impacted
the
psychological
health
and
well-being
of
healthcare
providers.
An
amplification
in
chronic
stressors,
workload
fatalities
may
have
increased
risk
compassion
fatigue
disrupted
quality
patient
care.
Although
current
studies
explored
general
status
providers
during
pandemic,
few
focused
on
fatigue.
purpose
this
review
is
to
explore
impacts
repercussions
care.This
scoping
will
follow
Joanna
Briggs
Institute
Arksey
O'Malley
methodology.
Comprehensive
searches
be
conducted
following
relevant
databases:
MEDLINE
(Ovid),
PsycINFO
Embase
CINAHL,
Scopus,
Web
Science.
To
expand
search,
reference
lists
included
handsearched
for
additional
studies.
Included
must
report
impact
been
published
English
since
January
2020.This
does
not
require
research
ethics
board
approval.
By
examining
providers,
can
offer
important
insight
into
possible
risks,
protective
factors
strategies
support
providers'
care
amidst
persisting
stressful
conditions.
Healthcare,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(2), P. 106 - 106
Published: Jan. 8, 2025
Background/Objectives:
The
COVID-19
pandemic
imposed
immense
stress
on
healthcare
systems
worldwide,
significantly
affecting
the
mental
well-being
of
workers
(HCWs).
This
study
examined
sociodemographic,
occupational,
and
COVID-19-related
predictors
burnout
syndrome
among
Serbian
HCWs.
Methods:
A
cross-sectional
survey
400
doctors
nurses
utilized
Maslach
Burnout
Inventory
to
assess
emotional
exhaustion,
depersonalization,
personal
accomplishment.
Sociodemographic,
work-related,
data
were
collected
via
a
questionnaire.
Results:
Key
exhaustion
included
female
gender,
inadequate
rest,
sleep
disturbances,
frontline
work.
Depersonalization
was
associated
with
fewer
children,
temporary
employment,
duties.
Conversely,
older
age,
religiosity,
larger
households,
higher
socioeconomic
status
positively
correlated
Conclusions:
These
findings
emphasize
urgent
need
for
targeted
interventions,
including
improved
working
conditions
health
support,
reduce
enhance
HCWs'
during
medical
crises.
Palliative Medicine,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
36(6), P. 955 - 963
Published: May 12, 2022
Palliative
care
professionals
have
had
to
adapt
rapidly
changing
COVID-19
restrictions
with
personal
protective
equipment
and
physical
distancing
measures
impacting
face-to-face
communication
patients
relatives.To
explore
the
narratives
of
palliative
doctors
working
during
pandemic
understand
their
experiences
at
a
professional
level.In-depth
narrative
interviews
were
carried
out
via
video
call.
Interviews
transcribed
verbatim
analysed
using
joint
paradigmatic
approach
elucidate
common
themes
closely
individual
narratives.Eight
who
worked
on
hospice
inpatient
unit
in
UK
before
recruited
from
two
hospices
Scotland.Three
intersecting
are
described,
most
significant
being
moral
distress.
Participants
articulated
struggle
reconcile
convictions
enforced,
for
example,
wanting
provide
support
through
proximity
but
unable
to.
To
differing
degrees,
this
resulted
internal
conflict
emotional
Two
further
arose:
first
concerned
loss
humanity
interaction
striving
re-humanise
alternative
means;
second
change
staff
morale
as
progressed.Restrictions
considerable
impact
doctors'
ability
communicate
comfort
which
led
distress
contributed
decreasing
morale.
Future
research
could
settings
internationally
view
compare
factors
affecting
how
was
experienced.