Workplace Violence and Occupational Stress in Healthcare Workers: A Chicken-and-Egg Situation-Results of a 6-Year Follow-up Study

2014 ◽  
Vol 46 (5) ◽  
pp. 366-376 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicola Magnavita
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Stress ◽  
Workplace Violence ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Follow Up Study

Examination of Quality of Life in Workplace Environments

2022 ◽  
pp. 1161-1174
Author(s):  
Lesley Clack
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Occupational Stress ◽  
Workplace Violence ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Healthcare Organizations ◽  
Increased Risk

Healthcare organizations are commonly known to be high-stress environments due to the life-or-death nature of the work. Thus, examining the quality of life in healthcare professionals is of significance to the field. Quality of life is a common measurement in healthcare, typically in determining the effectiveness of treatment on patients. But, quality of life in healthcare workers is often overlooked. A review of the literature was conducted regarding factors that impact quality of life of workers in healthcare environments. The areas of occupational stress, burnout, and workplace violence were explored in depth in order to understand the potential negative consequences of each on quality of life in healthcare professionals. In comparison to other industries, healthcare professionals are at an increased risk for occupational stress, burnout, and workplace violence. Effectively managing these areas could have a positive impact on quality of life in healthcare workers.

scholarly journals Two year follow-up study of stressors and occupational stress in submariners

2012 ◽  
Vol 62 (7) ◽  
pp. 563-565 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. S. Brasher ◽  
K. F. Sparshott ◽  
A. B. C. Weir ◽  
A. J. Day ◽  
R. S. Bridger
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Stress ◽  
Follow Up Study

scholarly journals Occupational Exposures in Healthcare Workers in University Hospital Dubrava - 10 Year Follow-up Study

2013 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 150-154 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tihana Serdar ◽  
Lovorka Đerek ◽  
Adriana Unić ◽  
Domagoj Marijančević ◽  
Durda Marković ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Occupational Exposures ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Follow Up Study

scholarly journals High Exhaustion in Geriatric Healthcare Professionals During the COVID-19 Second Lockdown

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Mohamad El Haj ◽  
Philippe Allain ◽  
Cédric Annweiler ◽  
Claire Boutoleau-Bretonnière ◽  
Guillaume Chapelet ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Physical Fatigue ◽  
Follow Up Study ◽  
High Exhaustion

Background: In a previous study, we assessed burnout in geriatric healthcare workers during the first lockdown that lasted from March to May 2020 in France, in response to the COVID-19 crisis. Objective: We carried out a follow-up study to assess burnout in the same population during the second lockdown that was implemented at the end of October 2020. Methods: We used an online survey to assess burnout in terms of exhaustion and disengagement in a sample of 58 geriatric healthcare workers. Results: We found higher levels of exhaustion, disengagement, and burnout among geriatric healthcare workers during the second than during the first lockdown. We also found high levels of exhaustion but moderate disengagement and burnout during the second lockdown. Conclusion: The increased exhaustion, disengagement, and burnout during the second lockdown can be attributed to the increased workload in geriatric facilities throughout this crisis and during the second lockdown due to shortage in staff and increased number of shifts and allocated duties. The high levels of exhaustion reported among geriatric healthcare workers during the second lockdown can reflect their physical fatigue, as well as their feelings of being emotionally overextended and exhausted by their workload.

High exhaustion in geriatric healthcare professionals during the Covid-19 second lockdown (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamad El Haj ◽  
PHILIPPE ALLAIN ◽  
Cedric Anneweiler ◽  
Claire boutoleau Bretonnière ◽  
Guillaume Chapelet ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Physical Fatigue ◽  
Online Study ◽  
Follow Up Study ◽  
High Exhaustion

BACKGROUND In a previous study, we assessed burnout in geriatric healthcare workers during the first lockdown that lasted from March to May 2020 in France, in response to the Covid-19 crisis. OBJECTIVE We carried out a follow-up study to assess burnout in the same population during the second lockdown that was implemented at the end of October 2020. METHODS We carried out an online study to assess burnout in the geriatric healthcare workers. RESULTS We found higher levels of exhaustion, disengagement, and burnout among geriatric healthcare workers during the second than during the first lockdown. We also found high levels of exhaustion but moderate disengagement and burnout during the second lockdown. CONCLUSIONS The increased exhaustion, disengagement, and burnout during the second lockdown can be attributed to the increased workload in geriatric facilities throughout this crisis and during the second lockdown due to shortage in staff and increased number of shifts and allocated duties. The high levels of exhaustion reported among geriatric healthcare workers during the second lockdown can reflect their physical fatigue, as well as their feelings of being emotionally overextended and exhausted by their workload.

scholarly journals Dynamics of Antibody Response to BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine: A 7-Month Follow-Up Study

Medicina ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 57 (12) ◽  
pp. 1330
Author(s):  
Tudor Rares Olariu ◽  
Sorin Ursoniu ◽  
Iosif Marincu ◽  
Maria Alina Lupu
Keyword(s):  
Immune Responses ◽  
Antibody Response ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Booster Dose ◽  
Time Points ◽  
Follow Up Study ◽  
Previous Infection ◽  
Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay ◽  
Study Participants

Background and Objectives: Comprehension regarding immunity to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is limited, and the durability of immune responses after vaccination is currently unknown. Several studies have reported on the antibody response in fully vaccinated individuals with a limited follow-up of the participants, i.e., below 7 months. Materials and Methods: The antibody response to complete vaccination with the BNT162b2 mRNA COVID-19 vaccine was assessed monthly, for 7 months, in 92 healthcare workers, between February 26 and September 26, 2021. The SARS-CoV-2 anti-spike protein IgG (IgGS) antibody was detected using the SARS-CoV-2 IgG II Quant assay (Abbott, Diagnostics Division, Sligo, Ireland), a chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA) with a sensitivity of 98.1% and specificity of 99.6%. Participants were divided into two groups, one for individuals previously infected with SARS-CoV-2 and the other for individuals without previous infection. Results: The median IgGS titers decreased monthly both in previously infected individuals and in the uninfected group. Previously infected individuals had significantly higher median titers of IgGS compared with previously uninfected subjects at all seven time points after complete vaccination (p < 0.001). Conclusions: Seven months after vaccination, the median IgGS titer had decreased by more than 92% both in individuals previously infected with SARS-CoV-2 and in uninfected individuals. However, IgGS antibodies were still detected in all study participants and persisted throughout the 7 months after the second dose of the vaccine. Further studies should be conducted to monitor the antibody response to the BNT162b2 mRNA vaccine beyond 7 months, to assess the need for a new booster dose in order to extend the duration and amplitude of the specific immune response.

Examination of Quality of Life in Workplace Environments

2021 ◽  
pp. 2638-2650
Author(s):  
Lesley Clack
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Occupational Stress ◽  
Workplace Violence ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Healthcare Organizations ◽  
Increased Risk

Healthcare organizations are commonly known to be high-stress environments due to the life-or-death nature of the work. Thus, examining the quality of life in healthcare professionals is of significance to the field. Quality of life is a common measurement in healthcare, typically in determining the effectiveness of treatment on patients. But, quality of life in healthcare workers is often overlooked. A review of the literature was conducted regarding factors that impact quality of life of workers in healthcare environments. The areas of occupational stress, burnout, and workplace violence were explored in depth in order to understand the potential negative consequences of each on quality of life in healthcare professionals. In comparison to other industries, healthcare professionals are at an increased risk for occupational stress, burnout, and workplace violence. Effectively managing these areas could have a positive impact on quality of life in healthcare workers.

Long-term adverse health outcomes of physical workplace violence: a 7-year population-based follow-up study

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 101-109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karina Friis ◽  
Jesper Pihl-Thingvad ◽  
Finn Breinholt Larsen ◽  
Julie Christiansen ◽  
Mathias Lasgaard
Keyword(s):  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Workplace Violence ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Follow Up Study ◽  
Adverse Health ◽  
Adverse Health Outcomes
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