Healthcare professionals' perceptions of system preparedness during public health emergencies: a path analysis of mental health impacts

Frontiers in Public Health, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 13

Опубликована: Апрель 17, 2025

Background The easing of COVID-19 policies in China appears to have been inadequately prepared, leading a profound shift the mental wellbeing healthcare professionals following lifting these measures. Our study aims investigate pathways underlying negative emotions experienced by due perceived inadequate system preparedness, aiming enhance their health protection and facilitate more effective responses during future large-scale public crises. Methods A total 826 were enrolled. Depression symptoms, anxiety stress, resilience, preparedness measured our research. Results prevalence depression symptoms among 32.1 16.2%, respectively, concentrated outbreak after policy. chain mediation analysis reveals that significantly directly predicts or professionals, indirectly through mediating role as well via stress resilience. However, it does not predict mediator resilience alone. Furthermore, contracting symptoms. Conclusions Perceived can detrimental impact on various channels. When facing potential event future, is crucial implement measures such providing psychological counseling, increasing risk allowances, ensuring an adequate supply personal protective equipment be better prepared. Additionally, psychosocial interventions should implemented safeguard those infected with COVID-19, etc.

Язык: Английский

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Chinese college students’ mental health during the first three months of the COVID-19 pandemic: the protective role of family functioning

Frontiers in Public Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 12

Опубликована: Апрель 25, 2024

Background Various psychological theories suggest that a supportive family environment protects the mental health of young adults during stressful life events. However, evidence is limited regarding protective role support major public crisis. Objective To examine functioning on among Chinese college students first stage COVID-19 pandemic. Methods Between January–March 2020, 1,555 (44% female, average 19 years old) from five universities participated. Participants rated their Family APGAR Index and Psychological Questionnaires for Emergent Events Public Health, measuring depression, neurasthenia, fear, obsessive-anxiety hypochondriasis. Results Better was associated with having fewer symptoms. In addition, we identified three profiles related to severity across symptoms: Low-level, medium-level high-level symptom clusters. Latent profile analysis showed as function improved, were, respectively, 16 24% more likely be in low-level group, compared being medium group or group. Conclusion These results notion may act buffer large-scale crisis like

Язык: Английский

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HELLO: a protocol for a cluster randomized controlled trial to enhance interpersonal relationships and team cohesion among ICU healthcare professionals

Intensive Care Medicine Experimental, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 12(1)

Опубликована: Окт. 7, 2024

Abstract Background Mental health symptoms among healthcare professionals (HCP) in intensive care units (ICUs) are a significant concern affecting both HCP well-being and patient outcomes. Cross-sectional studies members of the European Society Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM) report up to 50% burnout rates. Determinants include communication, team cohesion, psychological support, promotion. We designed 'Hello Bundle' intervention mitigate ICU-HCPs by fostering positive social interactions supportive work environment. This justification synthesizes evidence from psychology, communication research support intervention. The aims enhance interpersonal relationships, improve reduce six components include: Hello campaign posters, email reminders, integrating greetings morning huddles, hello jars, lead-by-example initiatives, daily updated board each ICU. protocol describes cluster randomized controlled trial evaluate effectiveness Methods (RCT) conducted ESICM-affiliated ICUs, consisting at least 73 clusters with average 50 respondents per cluster, totaling approximately 7300 participants. Intervention will implement 6-component Bundle between October 14 November 10, 2024, while control be wait-listed receive January 2025 after RCT concludes. Clusters matched based on ICU size (fewer or more than 20 beds), region, 2023 mortality. primary outcome is proportion HCPs end Secondary outcomes comparing following clusters: (1) number high emotional exhaustion; (2) depersonalization; (3) loss accomplishment; (4) perception ethical climate (5) satisfaction (VAS); (6) professional conflicts; (7) intention leave (8) patient-centered rating; (9) family-centered rating. last secondary comparison rates before cluster. Outcomes reports collected within four weeks Discussion first large social, psychology ICU-HCPs. It holds potential provide valuable insights into effective strategies for addressing settings, ultimately benefiting patients. Trial registration : was registered ClinicalTrials.Gov June 18, 2024. Registration: NCT06453616.

Язык: Английский

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Resiliency and Mental Health in the ICU

American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 209(5), С. 481 - 482

Опубликована: Янв. 29, 2024

"Resiliency and Mental Health in the Intensive Care Unit." American Journal of Respiratory Critical Medicine, 0(ja), pp.

Язык: Английский

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Critical Care: A Special Issue of the Blue Journal

American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 209(5), С. 465 - 467

Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2024

"Critical Care: A Special Issue of the Blue Journal." American Journal Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 0(ja), pp.

Язык: Английский

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Resilience and Stress Are Heterogenic Too, We Should Act Accordingly

American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 210(2), С. 245 - 246

Опубликована: Май 3, 2024

"Resilience and Stress Are Heterogenic Too, We Should Act Accordingly." American Journal of Respiratory Critical Care Medicine, 0(ja), pp.

Язык: Английский

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Reply to Zijlstra: Resilience and Stress Are Heterogenic Too, We Should Act Accordingly

American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 210(2), С. 246 - 247

Опубликована: Май 3, 2024

"Reply to Zijlstra: Resilience and Stress Are Heterogenic Too, We Should Act Accordingly." American Journal of Respiratory Critical Care Medicine, 0(ja), pp.

Язык: Английский

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