scholarly journals The psychological impact of COVID‐19 on frontline healthcare workers ‘From Heartbreak to Hope’

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claire Magner ◽  
Neil Greenberg ◽  
Fiona Timmins ◽  
Veronica O'Doherty ◽  
Barry Lyons
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Frontline Healthcare Workers

scholarly journals The psychological impact of COVID-19 on ‘hidden’ frontline healthcare workers

2020 ◽  
pp. 002076402095077 ◽  
Author(s):  
Winnie Z.Y. Teo ◽  
Yap Eng Soo ◽  
Christina Yip ◽  
Ong Lizhen ◽  
Lee Chun-Tsu
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Numeric Rating Scale ◽  
Depression Score ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Frontline Healthcare Workers

Background: The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has led to rising death tolls and stressed healthcare systems, resulting in an unprecedented psychological stress on healthcare workers worldwide. However, the majority of studies only accounted for frontline healthcare workers with direct patient exposure. Aim: This study aims to look at the psychological impact of COVID-19 in a specific, vulnerable and yet hidden group of healthcare workers, namely laboratory healthcare workers who are at high risk exposure to SARS-CoV-2 virus from handling infected patients’ blood samples, in addition to a marked increase in workload. Method: A multicentre study was conducted in Singapore via online questionnaire looking at psychological and physical impact of COVID-19 on laboratory healthcare workers. The Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item (GAD-7) scale, Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS) and Numeric rating scale on fear (NRS) were validated scores used in this study. Data analysis was performed using SPSS statistical software version 23 (IBM Corp). Results: A total of 122 staffs participated and more than half of the cohort experienced mild to severe fear, anxiety and depression. Increase in depression score was also found to be associated with increased physical exhaustion (OR = 6.1, 95% CI 1.4–29.1, p = .02), loss of appetite (OR = 2.7, 95% CI 1.2–6.0, p = .02), poor sleep quality (OR = 7.5, 95% CI 2.9–19.4, p = .005), and the use of sedative (OR = 3.9, 95% CI 1.1–13.5, p = .03). Conclusions: Hence, it is imperative that prompt action needs to be taken to address the psychological needs of this vulnerable group of healthcare workers as the pandemic continues.

scholarly journals Paramedics in pandemics: protecting the mental wellness of those behind enemy lines

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-2
Author(s):  
Shehar Bano Awais ◽  
Russell Seth Martins ◽  
Muhammad Shameel Khan
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Vulnerable Group ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
Mental Health Issues ◽  
Mental Wellness ◽  
Frontline Healthcare Workers ◽  
Shed Light

Summary Besides a global health crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic has potential to have a severe and long-lasting psychological impact on frontline healthcare workers such as paramedics. It is imperative to shed light on these mental health issues and employ interventions to protect the mental wellness of this vulnerable group of healthcare workers.

scholarly journals Psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on non-frontline healthcare workers

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mathilde Horn ◽  
Marielle Wathelet ◽  
Thomas Fovet ◽  
François Collet ◽  
Guillaume Vaiva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Frontline Healthcare Workers

scholarly journals Stigmatization and psychological impact of COVID-19 pandemic on frontline healthcare Workers in Nigeria: a qualitative study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayi Vandi Kwaghe ◽  
Vivian Gga Kwaghe ◽  
Zaiyad Garba Habib ◽  
Gga Vandi Kwaghe ◽  
Olayinka Stephen Ilesanmi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Traumatic Experiences ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
More Care ◽  
Education And Awareness ◽  
The Government ◽  
Socio Economic Impact ◽  
Frontline Healthcare Workers

Abstract Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has had a great toll on global health. Frontline healthcare workers (FHCW) directly involved in the treatment of COVID-19 patients have faced some physical and psychological challenges. This study explored the stigma and traumatic experiences of the FHCW during the COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria. Methods We recruited twenty FHCW directly involved in the treatment of COVID-19 patients through purposive and snowball sampling techniques. Face-to-face in-depth interviews were conducted for all participants, and qualitative analysis of data was done using Colaizzi’s phenomenological method. Results Five themes identified were: Early stage of the pandemic (fear, anxiety, public fright, other countries repatriating their citizens, the socio-economic impact of the pandemic and a call to duty for the FHCW); working with COVID-19 patients (excitement on patients recovery and duty stress); psychological, mental and emotional trauma; stigmatization (stigmatized by colleagues, family, friends or their residential communities, reasons for stigmatization which were fear of infection, limited knowledge of the virus and working at the isolation centre and the effect of stigma); and recommendations (education and awareness creation, government showing more care towards the FHCW and provision of health insurance for FHCW to take care of those that get infected in the line of duty). Conclusion Stigmatization has proven to be a major challenge for FHCW in conducting their duties. The psychological impact experienced by FHCW may affect the quality of the services rendered by these workers. The study reveals the need of education and awareness creation in the ongoing pandemic. There is a need for the government and society to acknowledge and appreciate the efforts of FHCW.

scholarly journals THE PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON FRONTLINE HEALTHCARE WORKERS IN MOROCCO

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (09) ◽  
pp. 678-689
Author(s):  
I. Hanine ◽  
◽  
I. Hmamouchi ◽  
S. Belbachir ◽  
M. Chtibi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Medical Personnel ◽  
Severity Index ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
World Health ◽  
Frontline Healthcare Workers ◽  
The Impact

Introduction: On March 11th 2020, the World Health Organization declared the infection of the virus severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 or SARS-COV-2 a pandemic. The virus, which was first discovered in China in Wuhan province in December 2019, has affected more than 100 million people and more than two million deaths in more than 200 countries.Along with other epidemics and pandemics, the existence of this virus has led to psychiatric disorders in people in or without direct contact with the disease, especially frontline healthcare workers. Objective: To assess the impact of the virus on medical personnel working in Morocco, in particular stress, depression and sleep disorders. Methodology: To explore this topic, we used an anonymity questionnaire based on, in addition to individual status and conditions, scales assessing stress, depression and sleep.The questionnaire was sent via social networks to health personnel working in Morocco in the various hospitals and departments treating patients infected with this virus.The CES-D (Center of Epidemiological Studies - Depression) scales for depression, the PSS-10 (Cohens Perceived Stress Scale) for perceived stress and ISI (C. Morins Insomnia Severity Index) for disorders of sleep, were chosen given their frequent use in a number of studies on the same topic. Results: After sorting our responsesrigorously, we were able to collect 376 responses, of which 53.5% were women, with an average age of 28.45 years, 23.9% were nurses, 14.4% general practitioners, 19, 7% of internal doctors 37.2% of residents or specialists and 4.8% occupied other functions such as medical transport. 66% of our candidates were at the level of the different university hospital centers of Morocco.Our candidates respectively occupied 39.1% 28.2% 29% and 25.8% triage positions, observation of suspected cases, the COVID sector and resuscitation.Regarding our results, it was observed that 71% of our participants presented moderate stress, 44.9% had a risk of developing depression and 53.7 had insomnia of varying severity.The female sex, the lack of medical, surgical and psychiatric history influence the occurrence of the three abnormalities studied, it should also be noted that these last three maintain a relationship of influences between them. Conclusion: The exploration of stress, depression and insomnia revealed an impact of the state of health on the daily life of front-line health workers in Morocco.

scholarly journals Stigmatization and Psychological Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Frontline Healthcare Workers in Nigeria: A Qualitative Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayi Vandi Kwaghe ◽  
Vivian Gga Kwaghe ◽  
Zaiyad Garba Habib ◽  
Gga Vandi Kwaghe ◽  
Olayinka Stephen Ilesanmi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Traumatic Experiences ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
More Care ◽  
Education And Awareness ◽  
The Government ◽  
Socio Economic Impact ◽  
Frontline Healthcare Workers

Abstract Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a great toll on global health. Frontline healthcare workers (FHCW) directly involved in the treatment of COVID-19 patients have faced some physical and psychological challenges. This study explored the stigma and traumatic experiences of the FHCW during the COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria. Methods: We recruited twenty FHCW directly involved in the treatment of COVID-19 patients through purposive and snowball sampling techniques. Face-to-face in-depth interviews were conducted for all participants, and qualitative analysis of data was done using Colaizzi's phenomenological method.Results: Five themes identified were: Early stage of the pandemic (fear, anxiety, public fright and countries repatriating their citizens, the socio-economic impact of the pandemic and a call to duty for the FHCW); working with COVID-19 patients (excitement on patients recovery and duty stress); psychological, mental and emotional trauma; stigmatization (stigmatized by colleagues, family, friends or their residential communities, reasons for stigmatization which were fear of infection, limited knowledge of the virus and working at the isolation centre and the effect of stigma); and recommendations (education and awareness creation, government showing more care towards the FHCW and provision of health insurance for FHCW to take care of those that get infected in the line of duty).Conclusion: Stigmatization has proven to be a major challenge for FHCW in conducting their duties. The psychological impact experienced by FHCW may affect the quality of the services rendered by these workers. The study reveals the need of education and awareness creation in the ongoing pandemic. There is a need for the government and society to acknowledge and appreciate the efforts of FHCW.

scholarly journals The experience of the 2003 SARS outbreak as a traumatic stress among frontline healthcare workers in Toronto: lessons learned

2004 ◽  
Vol 359 (1447) ◽  
pp. 1117-1125 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Maunder
Keyword(s):  
Media Coverage ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Emerging Infectious Diseases ◽  
Psychological Trauma ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Attitudinal Factors ◽  
Control Procedures ◽  
Frontline Healthcare Workers ◽  
High Degree

The outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) in the first half of 2003 in Canada was unprecedented in several respects. Understanding the psychological impact of the outbreak on healthcare workers, especially those in hospitals, is important in planning for future outbreaks of emerging infectious diseases. This review draws upon qualitative and quantitative studies of the SARS outbreak in Toronto to outline the factors that contributed to healthcare workers' experiencing the outbreak as a psychological trauma. Overall, it is estimated that a high degree of distress was experienced by 29–35% of hospital workers. Three categories of contributory factors were identified. Relevant contextual factors were being a nurse, having contact with SARS patients and having children. Contributing attitudinal factors and processes were experiencing job stress, perceiving stigmatization, coping by avoiding crowds and colleagues, and feeling scrutinized. Pre–existing trait factors also contributed to vulnerability. Lessons learned from the outbreak include: (i) that effort is required to mitigate the psychological impact of infection control procedures, especially the interpersonal isolation that these procedures promote; (ii) that effective risk communication is a priority early in an outbreak; (iii) that healthcare workers may have a role in influencing patterns of media coverage that increase or decrease morale; (iv) that healthcare workers benefit from resources that facilitate reflection on the effects of extraordinary stressors; and (v) that healthcare workers benefit from practical interventions that demonstrate tangible support from institutions.

Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) in Hong Kong in 2003: stress and psychological impact among frontline healthcare workers

2004 ◽  
Vol 34 (7) ◽  
pp. 1197-1204 ◽  
Author(s):  
CINDY W. C. TAM ◽  
EDWIN P. F. PANG ◽  
LINDA C. W. LAM ◽  
HELEN F. K. CHIU
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
General Health Questionnaire ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Psychological Morbidity ◽  
Hospital Administrators ◽  
High Level ◽  
Frontline Healthcare Workers

Background. The outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) posed an unprecedented threat and a great challenge to health professionals in Hong Kong. The study reported here aimed at investigating the origin of stress and psychological morbidity among frontline healthcare workers in response to this catastrophe.Method. Self-administered questionnaires were sent to frontline healthcare workers in three hospitals. The General Health Questionnaire was used to identify psychological distress. Sociodemographic and stress variables were entered into a logistic regression analysis to find out the variables associated with psychological morbidity.Results. The response rate was 40%. Sixty-eight per cent of participants reported a high level of stress. About 57% were found to have experienced psychological distress. The healthcare workers' psychological morbidity was best understood by the perceptions of personal vulnerability, stress and support in the workplace.Conclusion. These findings shed light on the need for hospital administrators to be aware of the extent and sources of stress and psychological distress among frontline healthcare workers during disease outbreak.

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