Post COVID-19 condition, work ability and occupational changes in a population-based cohort

The Lancet Regional Health - Europe, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 31, P. 100671 - 100671

Published: June 25, 2023

Evidence on the impact of post COVID-19 condition (PCC) work ability is limited but critical due to its high prevalence among working-age individuals. This study aimed evaluate association between PCC, ability, and occupational changes in a population-based cohort.We used data from adults included prospective, longitudinal cohort random sample all individuals infected with SARS-CoV-2 August 2020 January 2021 Canton Zurich, Switzerland. We evaluated current related physical mental demands, estimated future 2 years (assessed using Work Ability Index), PCC-related one year after infection.Of 672 this study, 120 (17.9%) were categorised as having PCC (defined presence self-reported symptoms) at 12 months. There was very strong evidence that scores mean 0.62 (95% CI 0.30-0.95) points lower those compared without adjusted regression analyses. Similarly, there for odds reporting higher respect (adjusted ratio (aOR) 0.30, 95% 0.20-0.46) (aOR 0.40, 0.27-0.62) demands PCC. Higher age history psychiatric diagnosis associated more substantial reductions ability. 5.8% reported direct effects their situation, 1.6% completely dropping out workforce.These findings highlight need providing support interdisciplinary interventions affected by help them maintain or regain productivity.Federal Office Public Health, Department Health University Zurich Foundation, Switzerland; Horizon Europe.

Language: Английский

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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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Coping with burnout and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on workers’ mental health: A systematic review

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 14

Published: March 16, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic had a negative impact on the psychological wellbeing of workers worldwide. Certain coping styles may increase burnout risk. To investigate relationship between and styles, systematic review was performed.Following PRISMA statements, three databases were screened up until October 2022, including research articles written in English language investigating strategies workers. quality assessed by Newcastle-Ottawa Scale.The initial search resulted 3,413 records, 15 which included this review. Most studies performed healthcare (n = 13, 86.6%) majority female 86.7%). most used assessment questionnaire Maslach Burnout Inventory 8, 53.3%), tool Brief-COPE 6, 40.0%). Task-related protective factor for all four its correlation with dimensions. Two emotion-oriented found that it while other two predictive burnout. All five avoidance-oriented dimensions style burnout.Task-oriented adaptive burnout, avoidance-oriented, maladaptive factors Mixed results highlighted concerning coping, suggesting different outcomes depend gender, women relying more than men. In conclusion, further is needed to effect individuals, how these correlates their unique characteristics. Training about appropriate adopt be essential enact prevention reduce incidence

Language: Английский

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Impact of Long COVID on productivity and informal caregiving

The European Journal of Health Economics, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 25(7), P. 1095 - 1115

Published: Dec. 26, 2023

Around 2 million people in the UK suffer from Long COVID (LC). Of concern is disease impact on productivity and informal care burden. This study aimed to quantify value losses receipt a sample of LC patients UK.

Language: Английский

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Looking at the Data on Smoking and Post-COVID-19 Syndrome—A Literature Review

Journal of Personalized Medicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(1), P. 97 - 97

Published: Jan. 16, 2024

Long COVID is a recently described entity that responsible for significant morbidity and has consequences ranging from mild to life-threatening. The underlying mechanisms are not completely understood, treatment options currently limited, as existing data focus more on risk factors predictors. Smoking been reported factor poor outcomes of acute SARS-CoV-2 infection seems also play role in mediating post-COVID-19 symptoms. We aimed review relevant work addressing the interaction between smoking long order characterize smoking’s possibly identify new research directions. Methods: PubMed/MEDLINE database was searched using keywords ‘smoking’, ‘long COVID’, ‘post-acute COVID’ English-language articles published up October 2023. Results conclusions: From 374 initial hits, total 36 papers were deemed aim review. There variability concerning ways which tobacco usage quantified reported; still, there compelling evidence linking an increased developing manifestations post-acute-COVID disease. Some clinical conditions, such dyspnea, cardiovascular symptoms, cognitive or mental-health impairment, seem be relatively strongly associated with smoking, while connection upper-airway involvement less certain. available support recommending cessation tool prevention COVID.

Language: Английский

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Health-related adverse work outcomes associated with post COVID-19 condition: a cross-sectional study

BMJ Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 3(1), P. e001801 - e001801

Published: Feb. 1, 2025

Introduction Symptoms from post COVID-19 condition (PCC) can impair functioning in working-age adults. However, there is uncertainty about the relationship between PCC and work outcomes. This study aimed to assess health-related adverse outcomes individuals with a history compared others who had COVID-19. Methods was cross-sectional which participants British Columbia (BC) completed an online questionnaire. Participants comprised adults tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 by PCR at least 2 years before questionnaire completion were working age (18–64) time of infection. status determined self-report. The evaluated included change occupation or employer, reduced workload, increased sick days COVID-19, early retirement indefinite leave. Analyses weighted reflect characteristics BC. Propensity score overlap weighting used adjust relevant sociodemographic clinical covariates. Results Among 1106 participants, 966 (87.3%) employed when they contracted analyses. Of these 47.8% female, median 37 46.9% history. Compared other those more likely have outcome (46.5% vs 24.9%; adjusted OR (aOR) 2.6 (95% CI 1.7 4.0)) reported greater number first since contracting (adjusted mean difference 43 20 65)). risk especially high post-COVID-19 fatigue (aOR 4.6 2.7 7.9)), fever 4.0 9.6)), weakness 3.8 2.2 6.3)), palpitations 3.3 2.0 5.0)) brain fog 3.2 5.0)). Conclusions associated important consideration clinicians, employers health system leaders.

Language: Английский

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How do long COVID patients perceive their current life situation and occupational perspective? Results of a qualitative interview study in Germany

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

Published: March 9, 2023

Introduction Many people experience persistent or new-onset symptoms such as fatigue cognitive problems after an acute infection with COVID-19. This phenomenon, known long COVID, impacts physical and mental wellbeing, may affect perceived quality of life occupational perspectives likewise. The aim this study is to gain a deeper understanding how COVID health-related restrictions in their daily situation, identify key challenges they face. Methods Guided qualitative interviews were conducted 25 COVID. transcribed according Dresing/Pehl Kuckartz analyzed using content analysis. Afterward, systematic comparison the data reflection under consideration lifeworld-theoretical approaches (Berger Luckmann) carried out. Results revealed that many participants have severe which strongly impair them perform work-related activities, personal interests. interviewees already reach stress limit during routine household activities childcare. Of participants, 19 experienced limitations pursuing leisure 10 23 jobs reported being on sick leave for several months. Several respondents who had vocational reintegration are still affected by ongoing work performance considerably. leads uncertainty, role conflicts, decline social contacts, decreased incomes, contribute impairment life. Conclusions shows huge need specific support different areas To prevent from finding themselves economic precarity, decision-makers should develop strategies systematically sustainable into workforce. focus be creating COVID-sensitive workplaces, compensating improving access relief services reintegration. We argue, shift necessary considered rather “social disease” considerably impairments those affected. Trial registration registered German register clinical trials (DRKS00026007).

Language: Английский

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Vaccination after developing long COVID: Impact on clinical presentation, viral persistence, and immune responses

International Journal of Infectious Diseases, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 136, P. 136 - 145

Published: Sept. 17, 2023

Vaccination protects against severe COVID-19 manifestations. For those with post-COVID-19 conditions (PCC) or long COVID, the impact of vaccination on evolution symptoms, immune responses, and viral persistence is unclear.In this prospective observational cohort study, we evaluated number PCC affected organ systems, psychological well-being scores before after patients received vaccination. We simultaneously biomarkers systemic inflammation levels plasma cytokines/chemokines. measured intracellular SARS-CoV-2 antigens, immunoreactivity to antigens in blood.COVID-19 was associated decreases symptoms (pre-vaccination: 6.56 ± 3.1 vs post-vaccination: 3.92 4.02; P <0.001) systems 3.19 1.04 1.89 1.12; <0.001), increases World Health Organization (WHO)-5 Well-Being Index Scores 42.67 22.76 56.15 22.83; <0.001). Patients also had significantly decreased several pro-inflammatory cytokines/chemokines including sCD40L, GRO-⍺, macrophage inflammatory protein (MIP)-1⍺, interleukin (IL)-12p40, G-colony stimulating factor (CSF), M-CSF, IL-1β, stem cell (SCF). participants presented a certain level toward SARS-CoV-2, that boosted S1 antigen persisted blood participants, mostly non-classical monocytes, regardless receiving vaccination.Our study shows higher responses brings forward possible role for mitigating by decreasing inflammation. observed products independent could be involved perpetuating through monocytes.

Language: Английский

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Work ability and return-to-work of patients with post-COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis

BMC Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 24(1)

Published: July 7, 2024

Abstract Background In addition to several sequelae of post-COVID-19, individuals also experience significant limitations in work ability, resulting negative consequences for the return-to-work (RTW) process. This systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted assess impact post-COVID-19 on ability RTW previously infected with SARS-CoV-2. Methods Studies patients (more than 12 weeks after an acute SARS-CoV-2 infection) regarded eligible inclusion. Systematic search literature was performed up March 2023 using five databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, CENTRAL WHO COVID 19). Study selection followed Preferred Reporting Items Review Meta-analysis (PRISMA) Statement. A estimated overall success rate RTW. The risk bias included studies evaluated Newcastle Ottawa Scale (NOS). Results 19 relevant studies, published between 2021 2023, review, involving 21.155 from 14 different countries. findings indicate that a proportion persistent symptoms functional impairments, fatigue being most prominent symptom. These can have considerable (negative) individuals’ physical psychological capacity participate work-related activities, leading lower increased absenteeism. is complex, approximately 60.9% successfully returning or more following infection. Among those who work, number need modifications their duties hours cope residual impairments. Factors such as workplace accommodations, supportive policies, occupational rehabilitation programs play crucial role facilitating successful Conclusions underscores substantial outcomes. implications this research highlight healthcare providers, employers, policymakers collaborate creating inclusive environments implementing tailored support recovering post-COVID-19. Further should focus long-term follow-up mixed methods gain comprehensive understanding PROSPERO registration CRD42023385436.

Language: Английский

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High proportions of post-exertional malaise and orthostatic intolerance in people living with post-COVID-19 condition: the PRIME post-COVID study

Frontiers in Medicine, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 10

Published: Dec. 15, 2023

Exercise-based treatments can worsen/exacerbate symptoms in people who were SARS-CoV-2 positive and living with post-COVID-19 condition (PL-PCC) have post-exertional malaise (PEM) or orthostatic intolerance (OI). Nevertheless, PEM OI are not routinely assessed by clinicians. We estimated proportions PL-PCC, as well PCC (PnL-PCC) negatives (i.e., never reported a test), identified associated factors.

Language: Английский

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