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 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.

scholarly journals ¿Equilibrio de Poderes entre el Intérprete y el Profesional Sanitario?: Análisis de la Situación y Propuesta de Formación

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 82-91
Author(s):  
Elena Pérez Estevan
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Code Of Ethics ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Follow Up Study ◽  
Healthcare Needs ◽  
Medical Interpreting ◽  
Previous Encounter

Resumen: La llegada masiva de extranjeros en las últimas décadas ha dado lugar a un nuevo colectivo que acude a los centros sanitarios. El objetivo del presente trabajo es confirmar la hipótesis de que una fase de contacto previa o encuentro extra rutinario entre el intérprete y el profesional sanitario contribuye a una mejora de los resultados en la interpretación en consulta y un aumento en la calidad. Para ello, se estudian factores clave: la comunicación, los roles, el código deontológico, la legislación, la entrevista clínica y la visibilidad. Se ha realizado un estudio observacional, descriptivo con seguimiento y un estudio de caso para conocer las opiniones de los intérpretes profesionales y los profesionales sanitarios. Los resultados confirman la necesidad de un encuentro previo. En este sentido, afirmamos que la interpretación médica es un sector en crecimiento y dada la escasez de estudios sobre estos factores, es aquí donde se engloba el presente estudio. Abstract: The massive arrival of foreign people in the last decades has originated a new group of people with new healthcare needs. The aim of this paper is to ensure the hypothesis that a previous interpreter-doctor contact or an out of the routine encounter contributes to improve the interpreting services during the consultation and it enhances better quality. To that end, some key factors such as communication, roles, code of ethics, law, clinical interview stages and visibility are studied in this research work. We have carried out an observational, descriptive and follow-up study and a case study to discover the opinions of professional interpreters and healthcare professionals. Finally, the previous encounter assumption is confirmed based on the findings of the study. In this sense, medical interpreting constitutes an interesting growing field. This research focuses on the mentioned field due to the lack of studies. 

scholarly journals Side Effects Reported by Jordanian Healthcare Workers Who Received COVID-19 Vaccines

Vaccines ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 577
Author(s):  
Osama Abu-Hammad ◽  
Hamza Alduraidi ◽  
Shaden Abu-Hammad ◽  
Ahmed Alnazzawi ◽  
Hamzah Babkair ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
The Public ◽  
Systemic Side Effects ◽  
The Common ◽  
Larger Sample ◽  
Local Side

Background Distribution of COVID-19 vaccines has been surrounded by suspicions and rumors making it necessary to provide the public with accurate reports from trustworthy experts such as healthcare professionals. Methods We distributed a questionnaire in Jordan among physicians, dentists and nurses who received a COVID-19 vaccine to explore the side effects (SE) they encountered after the first or the second dose of one of three vaccines namely: AstraZeneca Vaxzevria (AZ), Pfizer-BioNTeck (PB), and SinoPharm (SP) vaccines. Results A total of 409 professionals participated. Approximately 18% and 31% of participants reported no SE after the first dose and second dose, respectively. The remainder had mostly local side effects related to injection site (74%). Systemic side effects in the form of fatigue (52%), myalgia (44%), headache (42%), and fever (35%) prevailed mainly after the first dose. These were significantly associated with AZ vaccine, and age ≤ 45 years (p = 0.000 and 0.01, respectively). No serious SE were reported. Conclusions We can conclude that SE of COVID-19 vaccines distributed in Jordan are within the common range known so far for these vaccines. Further studies are needed to include larger sample size and longer follow-up period to monitor possible serious and long-term SE of the vaccines.

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 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.

scholarly journals Antibody Responses to Influenza A/H1N1pdm09 Virus After Pandemic and Seasonal Influenza Vaccination in Healthcare Workers: A 5-Year Follow-up Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 68 (3) ◽  
pp. 382-392 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mai-Chi Trieu ◽  
Åsne Jul-Larsen ◽  
Marianne Sævik ◽  
Anders Madsen ◽  
Jane Kristin Nøstbakken ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Influenza Vaccination ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Influenza A ◽  
Seasonal Influenza ◽  
Antibody Responses ◽  
Seasonal Influenza Vaccination ◽  
Follow Up Study

Incidence of tozinameran adverse events among the employees of National Cancer Institute.

2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e18724-e18724
Author(s):  
Patrik Palacka ◽  
Jan Slopovsky ◽  
Katarina Zanchetta ◽  
Lubos Drgona ◽  
Eva Badurikova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Adverse Events ◽  
Prospective Study ◽  
National Cancer Institute ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Median Number ◽  
Active Immunization ◽  
Rank Test

e18724 Background: Active immunization seems to be the most effective protection against COVID-19. The objective of this prospective study was to explore the side effects of mRNA vaccine Tozinameran and possible differences in their incidence between different categories of employees at the National Cancer Institute in Bratislava, Slovakia (NCI). Methods: Four hundred and thirteen subjects (89 men) were enrolled into this ongoing prospective study in January, 2021. Median age was 47 years (range 19-79 years). Majority were healthcare professionals (N=306), including nurses (N=125), medical-technical workers (N=89), and physicians (N=42). Presence of side effects was entered by the physicians into electronic data files and their accuracy validated for each subject by an independent investigator. Number of adverse events in the subgroups were compared with log-rank test. Results: At median follow up of 4 weeks, injection site pain (63.0%), pain in the extremity (45.5%), and fatigue (28,6%) belonged among the most common adverse events of Tozinameran. Median number of side effects was 2 (range 0-13). Adverse event incidence was significantly higher in females compare to males (median number 2 vs. 1, P < 0.00001). In a subgroup of healthcare professionals, we found a significantly higher incidence of side effects compared to non-healthcare workers (median number 2 vs. 1, P = 0.00017). Conclusions: In this study, incidence of Tozinameran adverse events was significantly higher in females vs. males and healthcare professionals vs. non-healthcare workers. All side effects were mild and no new safety signals were recognized during follow-up. Key Words: Tozinameran, Active Immunization. COVID-19. Healthcare Professionals. Adverse Events. This study was supported by National Cancer Institute in Bratislava (SK) and OncoReSearch (SK).

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