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Gołuchowska A, Balcerzak M, Lipert A. How did COVID-19 pandemic impact on healthy behaviours among Polish professionally active physiotherapists aged 20-50? BMC Public Health 2024; 24:1837. [PMID: 38982380 PMCID: PMC11234740 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-19311-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2023] [Accepted: 07/01/2024] [Indexed: 07/11/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Due to the introduction of a number of changes to the health care system and the work nature of medical staff, theCOVID-19 pandemic still pose a public health challenge. The objective of the study was to characterize the health behaviours of Polish professionally active physiotherapists during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS The study included 104 Polish licensed and professionally active physiotherapists in whom health behaviours were assessed using an original questionnaire contained, among others, questions from the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ), the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), available via social media platforms. RESULTS Among the physiotherapists, 34% worked directly with COVID-19 patients and 49% with those who had survived COVID-19. There were no statistically significant differences in most of the rates of physical activity undertaken by the physiotherapists surveyed (P > 0.05). Men were more likely to report taking up movement-related physical activity than women (P > 0.05). However, they spent more time sitting or lying down on a typical day (P > 0.05). The average time spent on the above-mentioned physical activities was also higher among the male participants than in the group of women (P > 0.05). There was an increase in the proportion of physiotherapists working over 40 h per week, from 29% before the pandemic to 38% during the pandemic. Statistically significant differences were observed for the products constituting the basison which of the diet of the examined physiotherapists was based (P < 0.05). The majority of the respondents reported no problems with falling asleep (p > 0.05). Stress related to the risk of contracting COVID-19, as well as concerns about the health of loved ones were more common and severe in the group of female subjects (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS During the COVID-19 pandemic, the health behaviours in some physiotherapists changed. Further studies are required to assess whether physiotherapists' health behaviours returned to baseline levels or slightly improved compared to the initial results. Also, it is necessary to introduce health-promoting initiatives that would focus on physiotherapists, support their positive health behaviours and provide special recommendations helping them to maintain health during a pandemic.
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- Agnieszka Gołuchowska
- Department of Sports Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Lodz, Pomorska Street 251, Lodz, 92-213, Poland.
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- Military-Medical Faculty, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, 90-647, Poland
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- Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, 90-752, Poland
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Qureshi N, Huilgol SS, Timmins G, Meredith LS, Gidengil CA. Misaligned Supports: Differences in Reported Health Care Worker Well-being Supports Provided and Needed During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Am J Health Promot 2024:8901171241255764. [PMID: 38907369 DOI: 10.1177/08901171241255764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/24/2024]
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PURPOSE To describe the well-being supports provided to health care workers (HCWs) during the COVID-19 pandemic in health centers and hospitals. DESIGN Cross-sectional qualitative interviews before and after implementation of a peer-based support intervention. SETTING Purposively sampled hospitals and health centers across the US. PARTICIPANTS 28 site leaders and 56 HCWs sampled from 16 hospitals and 12 health centers. METHOD Site leaders and HCWs were asked to describe supports available to HCWs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thematic and content coding and analysis of interview responses were conducted using Dedoose. RESULTS Both site leaders and HCWs identified a range of support resources available. Communication resources were the most frequently cited in both groups. Health care workers reported bi-directional communication, while one-way communication was emphasized by site leaders. Hospitals highlighted counseling support, particularly Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), while health centers prioritized community support. Wellness activities were more prevalent in hospital settings, while health centers offered specific workplace-provided training for HCWs. Health care workers encountered barriers when accessing support, including limited time, fear of stigma, and disruptions to their existing support networks attributable to the pandemic. CONCLUSION While there are resources for HCWs, the available supports may not align with their needs and barriers to access may limit the effectiveness of these supports. Continued engagement between leaders and HCWs could help better align resources with needs.
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- Nabeel Qureshi
- RAND Corporation, Santa Monica, CA, USA
- Pardee RAND Graduate School, Santa Monica,CA, USA
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- RAND Corporation, Santa Monica, CA, USA
- Pardee RAND Graduate School, Santa Monica,CA, USA
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Chen M, Wang GY, Zhao HF, Wang CC, Zhou Y, Zhong BL. Psychological resilience and related factors among primary care workers in Wuhan, China: A cross-sectional study. Heliyon 2024; 10:e31918. [PMID: 38841500 PMCID: PMC11152724 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e31918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2023] [Revised: 04/30/2024] [Accepted: 05/23/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024] Open
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Purpose Primary medical workers constitute a high-risk group for mental health problems, and psychological resilience might protect them from the negative psychological impacts of their work. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the current situation of psychological resilience among primary care workers in Wuhan, China, as well as related factors. Methods In this cross-sectional study, a total of 417 primary care workers (30.0 % men; 38.5 ± 8.5 years old) were randomly selected to complete a questionnaire. The brief version of the National Mental Health Literacy Questionnaire and the Psychological Resilience Scale were used to assess participants' mental health literacy and psychological resilience, respectively. Multiple linear regression was performed to identify factors associated with the psychological resilience of primary care workers. Results More than four-fifths of the primary care workers included in this study exhibited appropriate levels of mental health knowledge. In terms of mental health skills, participants' attainment rates, ranging from high to low, were 60.9 % for distracting attention, 45.3 % for interpersonal support and 43.9 % for cognitive reappraisal. The average psychological resilience score obtained by primary care workers was 27.81 ± 5.71, and the factors associated with increased psychological resilience included being male, being older, and possessing higher mental health skills, including skills pertaining to interpersonal support and distracting attention. Conclusion The psychological resilience of primary care workers in Wuhan is at a moderate level and thus requires further improvement. Although these medical staff exhibit appropriate levels of mental health knowledge, their mental health skills are relatively poor, despite the fact that interpersonal support and distracting attention are significantly associated with psychological resilience. Hence, interventions targeting mental health skills are recommended to promote psychological resilience among primary care workers.
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- Mo Chen
- Department of Psychiatry, Wuhan Mental Health Center, Wuhan, Hubei province, China
- Department of Psychiatry, Wuhan Hospital for Psychotherapy, Wuhan, Hubei province, China
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- Wuhan Institute for Tuberculosis Control, Wuhan Pulmonary Hospital, Wuhan, Hubei province, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Wuhan Mental Health Center, Wuhan, Hubei province, China
- Department of Psychiatry, Wuhan Hospital for Psychotherapy, Wuhan, Hubei province, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Wuhan Mental Health Center, Wuhan, Hubei province, China
- Department of Psychiatry, Wuhan Hospital for Psychotherapy, Wuhan, Hubei province, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Wuhan Mental Health Center, Wuhan, Hubei province, China
- Department of Psychiatry, Wuhan Hospital for Psychotherapy, Wuhan, Hubei province, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Wuhan Mental Health Center, Wuhan, Hubei province, China
- Department of Psychiatry, Wuhan Hospital for Psychotherapy, Wuhan, Hubei province, China
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Wu X, Tang L, Gong J. Correlation analysis of mental toughness, family social support, and anxiety of nursing staff. Am J Transl Res 2024; 16:2563-2570. [PMID: 39006263 PMCID: PMC11236631 DOI: 10.62347/pwlm8459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2024] [Accepted: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 07/16/2024]
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OBJECTIVE This study aims to explore the impact of family social support affects anxiety levels and mental toughness among nursing staff, and to identify the pathways of how mental toughness develops. METHODS We selected 256 nursing staff from the Third People's Hospital of Chengdu using a convenience sampling method. Participants completed a questionnaire assessing family social support, anxiety level and mental toughness of the nursing staff. The questionnaires included the general information questionnaire, Perceived Social Support Scale (PSSS), Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS), and the Connor-Davidson resilience scale (CD-RISC). Then, we analyzed the correlation between nursing staff' family social support, anxiety symptoms and mental toughness by using Pearson correlation. Finally, we analyzed the effect of family social support on mental toughness and anxiety levels by using linear regression, and analyzed the path of family social support and psychological toughness on anxiety symptoms by using structural equation modeling. RESULTS We finally collected 246 valid questionnaires with a valid recovery rate of 96.09%. 116 (47.15%) nursing staff reported a moderate level of family social support, with a mean PSSS score of (58.98 ± 7.64). Anxiety risk was identified in 43.39% of participants, with a mean SAS score of 50.47 ± 10.96. In terms of mental toughness, 104 (42.28%) nursing staff exhibited a low level of mental toughness, and 116 (47.15%) demonstrated moderate level of mental toughness with CD-RISC score of (58.23 ± 10.12). Correlation analyses revealed a strong negative correlation between the family social support, mental toughness and their anxiety (r = -0.586, -0.516, respectively), and a strong positive correlation between family social support and mental toughness (r = 0.571). Regression analysis showed that family social support was a significant negative predictor for anxiety (β = -0.841, t = -9.488), but a significant positive predictor for mental toughness (β = 0.756, t = 11.669). Mediation analysis indicated that mental toughness mediated 26.28% of the relationship between family social support and anxiety levels. CONCLUSION Family social support can significantly reduce anxiety levels in nursing staff directly, as well as indirectly by increasing mental toughness.
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- Xiaolu Wu
- Central Sterile Supply Department, The People’s Hospital of XichangXichang 615000, Sichuan, China
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- Central Operating Room, The Third People’s Hospital of ChengduChengdu 610000, Sichuan, China
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- Emergency Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical UniversityChongqing 400016, China
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Lewis J, Marsden S, Cherney A, Zeuthen M, Rahlf L, Squires C, Peterscheck A. Case management interventions seeking to counter radicalisation to violence and related forms of violence: A systematic review. CAMPBELL SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS 2024; 20:e1386. [PMID: 38618172 PMCID: PMC11015087 DOI: 10.1002/cl2.1386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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Background Increasingly, counter-radicalisation interventions are using case management approaches to structure the delivery of tailored services to those at risk of engaging in, or engaged in, violent extremism. This review sets out the evidence on case management tools and approaches and is made up of two parts with the following objectives. Objectives Part I: (1) Synthesise evidence on the effectiveness of case management tools and approaches in interventions seeking to counter radicalisation to violence. (2) Qualitatively synthesise research examining whether case management tools and approaches are implemented as intended, and the factors that explain how they are implemented. Part II: (3) Synthesise systematic reviews to understand whether case management tools and approaches are effective at countering non-terrorism related interpersonal or collective forms of violence. (4) Qualitatively synthesise research analysing whether case management tools and approaches are implemented as intended, and what influences how they are implemented. (5) Assess the transferability of tools and approaches used in wider violence prevention work to counter-radicalisation interventions. Search Methods Search terms tailored for Part I and Part II were used to search research repositories, grey literature sources and academic journals for studies published between 2000 and 2022. Searches were conducted in August and September 2022. Forward and backward citation searches and consultations with experts took place between September 2022 and February 2023. Studies in English, French, German, Russian, Swedish, Norwegian and Danish were eligible. Selection Criteria Part I: Studies had to report on a case management intervention, tool or approach, or on specific stages of the case management process. Only experimental and stronger quasi-experimental studies were eligible for inclusion in the analysis of effectiveness. The inclusion criteria for the analysis of implementation allowed for other quantitative designs and qualitative research. Part II: Systematic reviews examining a case management intervention, tool or approach, or stage(s) of the case management process focused on countering violence were eligible for inclusion. Data Collection and Analysis Part I: 47 studies were eligible for Part I. No studies met the inclusion criteria for Objective 1; all eligible studies related to Objective 2. Data from these studies was synthesised using a framework synthesis approach and presented narratively. Risk of bias was assessed using the CASP (for qualitative research) and EPHPP (for quantitative research) checklists. Part I: Eight reviews were eligible for Part II. Five reviews met the inclusion criteria for Objective 3, and seven for Objective 4. Data from the studies was synthesised using a framework synthesis approach and presented narratively. Risk of bias was assessed using the AMSTAR II tool. Findings Part I: No eligible studies examined effectiveness of tools and approaches. Seven studies examined the implementation of different approaches, or the assumptions underpinning interventions. Clearly defined theories of change were absent, however these interventions were assessed as being implemented in line with their own underlying logic. Forty-three studies analysed the implementation of tools during individual stages of the case management process, and forty-one examined the implementation of this process as-a-whole. Factors which influenced how individual stages and the case management process as a whole were implemented included strong multi-agency working arrangements; the inclusion of relevant knowledge and expertise, and associated training; and the availability of resources. The absence of these facilitators inhibited implementation. Additional implementation barriers included overly risk-oriented logics; public and political pressure; and broader legislation. Twenty-eight studies identified moderators that shaped how interventions were delivered, including delivery context; local context; standalone interventions; and client challenges. Part II: The effectiveness of two interventions - mentoring and multi-systemic therapy - in reducing violent outcomes were each assessed by one systematic review, whilst three reviews analysed the impact that the use of risk assessment tools (n = 2) and polygraphs (n = 1) had on outcomes. All these reviews reported mixed results. Comparable factors to those identified in Part I, such as staff training and expertise and delivery context, were found to shape implementation. On the basis of this modest sample, the research on interventions to counter non-terrorism related violence was assessed to be transferable to counter-radicalisation interventions. Authors' Conclusions The effectiveness of existing case management tools and approaches is poorly understood, and research examining the factors that influence how different approaches are implemented is limited. However, there is a growing body of research on the factors which facilitate or generate barriers to the implementation of case management interventions. Many of the factors and moderators relevant to countering radicalisation to violence also impact how case management tools and approaches used to counter other forms of violence are implemented. Research in this wider field seems to have transferable insights for efforts to counter radicalisation to violence. This review provides a platform for further research to test the impact of different tools, and the mechanisms by which they inform outcomes. This work will benefit from using the case management framework as a way of rationalising and analysing the range of tools, approaches and processes that make up case managed interventions to counter radicalisation to violence.
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- James Lewis
- Handa Centre for the Study of Terrorism and Political Violence (CSTPV), School of International RelationsUniversity of St AndrewsSt Andrews, FifeScotlandUK
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- Handa Centre for the Study of Terrorism and Political Violence (CSTPV), School of International RelationsUniversity of St AndrewsSt Andrews, FifeScotlandUK
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- School of Social ScienceUniversity of QueenslandBrisbaneQueenslandAustralia
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- Peace Research Institute Frankfurt (PRIF)FrankfurtGermany
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- Handa Centre for the Study of Terrorism and Political Violence (CSTPV), School of International RelationsUniversity of St AndrewsSt Andrews, FifeScotlandUK
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- Handa Centre for the Study of Terrorism and Political Violence (CSTPV), School of International RelationsUniversity of St AndrewsSt Andrews, FifeScotlandUK
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Mensinger JL, Weissinger GM, Cantrell MA, Baskin R, George C. A Pilot Feasibility Evaluation of a Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback App to Improve Self-Care in COVID-19 Healthcare Workers. Appl Psychophysiol Biofeedback 2024; 49:241-259. [PMID: 38502516 PMCID: PMC11101559 DOI: 10.1007/s10484-024-09621-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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COVID-19 exacerbated burnout and mental health concerns among the healthcare workforce. Due to high work stress, demanding schedules made attuned eating behaviors a particularly challenging aspect of self-care for healthcare workers. This study aimed to examine the feasibility and acceptability of a heart rate variability biofeedback (HRVB) mobile app for improving well-being among healthcare workers reporting elevated disordered eating during COVID-19. We conducted a mixed methods pre-mid-post single-arm pilot feasibility trial (ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04921228). Deductive content analysis of participants' commentary generated qualitative themes. Linear mixed models were used to examine changes in pre- mid- to post-assessment scores on well-being outcomes. We consented 28 healthcare workers (25/89% female; 23/82% Non-Hispanic White; 22/79% nurses) to use and evaluate an HRVB mobile app. Of these, 25/89% fully enrolled by attending the app and device training; 23/82% were engaged in all elements of the protocol. Thirteen (52%) completed at least 10 min of HRVB on two-thirds or more study days. Most participants (18/75%) reported being likely or extremely likely to continue HRVB. Common barriers to engagement were busy schedules, fatigue, and technology difficulties. However, participants felt that HRVB helped them relax and connect better to their body's signals and experiences. Results suggested preliminary evidence of efficacy for improving interoceptive sensibility, mindful self-care, body appreciation, intuitive eating, stress, resilience, and disordered eating. HRVB has potential as a low-cost adjunct tool for enhancing well-being in healthcare workers through positively connecting to the body, especially during times of increased stress when attuned eating behavior becomes difficult to uphold.
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- Janell L Mensinger
- Department of Clinical and School Psychology, College of Psychology, Nova Southeastern University, 3301 College Ave, 1073 Maltz, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33314, USA.
- Fitzpatrick College of Nursing, Villanova University, Villanova, PA, USA.
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- Fitzpatrick College of Nursing, Villanova University, Villanova, PA, USA
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- Fitzpatrick College of Nursing, Villanova University, Villanova, PA, USA
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- Fitzpatrick College of Nursing, Villanova University, Villanova, PA, USA
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- Fitzpatrick College of Nursing, Villanova University, Villanova, PA, USA
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Ruzycki S, Adisesh A, Burstyn I, Durand-Moreau Q, Labreche F, Zadunayski T, Cherry N. Availability, use, and impact of workplace mental health supports during the COVID-19 pandemic in a Canadian cohort of healthcare workers. ARCHIVES OF ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH 2024; 79:57-66. [PMID: 38804906 DOI: 10.1080/19338244.2024.2350956] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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We investigated the availability and use of workplace mental health (MH) supports during the COVID-19 pandemic in a Canadian cohort of healthcare workers (HCW) and measured anxiety and depression by the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) completed at four contacts 2020-2022. Reports were available for 4400 HCW working with patients. Half the HCWs had a clinically significant HADS score at one or more contacts Access to MH supports increased during the pandemic, with 94% reporting access to some workplace support by 2022: 47% had made use of at least one support. 25% of those with high HADS scores used no support. Older women and men with depressive conditions were less likely to report use. Reported use of an Employee Assistance Program was associated with a reduction in HADS scores in the following months.
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- Shannon Ruzycki
- Department of Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
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- Division of Occupational Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Research Department, Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail, Montreal, Canada
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- Division of Preventive Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Division of Preventive Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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Konstantinou P, Theofanous V, Karekla M, Kassianos AP. Mapping the needs of healthcare workers caring for COVID-19 patients using the socio-ecological framework: a rapid scoping review. HUMAN RESOURCES FOR HEALTH 2024; 22:29. [PMID: 38773594 PMCID: PMC11110340 DOI: 10.1186/s12960-024-00919-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 05/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/24/2024]
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Undoubtedly, the mental health of healthcare workers (HCWs) was negatively affected because of caring for patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, literature is limited on mapping the challenges and needs of HCWs during COVID-19 pandemic. A widely used framework in public health for mapping evidence includes the socio-ecological models, suggesting behavior can be influenced by individual, interpersonal, organizational, and community factors. The aim of this rapid scoping review was to use the socio-ecological model to map and compile lessons learnt from the literature regarding primarily the challenges and needs and secondly available psychological interventions for HCWs caring for COVID-19 patients. PubMed, CINAHL and Scopus databases were searched, with 21 studies finally included examining challenges and needs of HCWs and 18 studies presenting psychological interventions. Organizational-level challenges and needs such as inadequate staff preparation and supplies of protective equipment, flexible work policies and paid rest periods were the most reported. Individual-level challenges and needs included COVID-19-related fears and reduced mental health, whereas interpersonal-related needs included support provision. Community-level challenges included societal stigma. Certain psychological interventions were found to be promising for HCWs, but these were utilized to address only individual-level challenges and needs. Given that well-being entails an interaction of factors, multi-level interventions addressing multiple socio-ecological levels (interpersonal, organizational, community) and that place HCWs in their social context should be administrated to increase and maintain intervention' effects long-term and possibly aid in better coping with future pandemics.
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- Department of Psychology, University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus
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- Department of Psychology, University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus
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- Department of Psychology, University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus.
- Department of Nursing, Cyprus University of Technology, 3041, Limassol, Cyprus.
- Department of Applied Health Research, UCL, London, United Kingdom.
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Baatiema L, de-Graft Aikins A, Koram KK, Kunfah SMP, Allen LN, Abimbola S, Kruk M. Frontline health workers' experiences of providing care for people living with non-communicable diseases during the COVID-19 pandemic in Ghana: a qualitative study. BMJ Open 2024; 14:e078957. [PMID: 38719303 PMCID: PMC11086292 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-078957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Accepted: 04/05/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted frontline health workers. However, a neglected dimension of this discourse was the extent to which the pandemic impacted frontline healthcare workers providing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) care. This study aims to understand the experiences of healthcare workers with no prior exposure to pandemics who provided care to people living with NCDs (PLWNCDs). METHODS A qualitative study design was employed, using a face-to-face in-depth interviews. Interviews were conducted in primary healthcare facilities in three administrative regions of Ghana, representing the Northern, Southern and Middle Belts. Only frontline health workers with roles in providing care for PLWNCDs were included. Purposive snowballing and convenience sampling methods were employed to select frontline health workers. An open-ended interview guide was used to facilitate data collection, and thematic content analysis was used to analyse the data. RESULTS A total of 47 frontline health workers were interviewed. Overall, these workers experienced diverse patient-driven and organisational challenges. Patient-level challenges included a decline in healthcare utilisation, non-adherence to treatment, a lack of continuity, fear and stigma. At the organisational levels, there was a lack of medical logistics, increased infection of workers and absenteeism, increased workload and burnout, limited motivational packages and inadequate guidelines and protocols. Workers coped and responded to the pandemic by postponing reviews and consultations, reducing inpatient and outpatient visits, changing their prescription practices, using teleconsultation and moving to long-shift systems. CONCLUSION This study has brought to the fore the experiences that adversely affected frontline health workers and, in many ways, affected the care provided to PLWNCDs. Policymakers and health managers should take these experiences into account in plans to mitigate the impact of future pandemics.
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- Leonard Baatiema
- School of Public Health, University of Ghana, Accra-Legon, Ghana
- Department of Global Health and Population, Harvard University T H Chan School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Regional Institute for Population Studies, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana
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- Epidemiology, University of Ghana Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, Accra, Ghana
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- Center for Global Primary Care, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- School of Public Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Global Health and Population, Harvard University T H Chan School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Sarman A, Tuncay S. Have the effects of Covid-19 been overcome? Levels of Covid-19 fear, Covid-19 anxiety and hopelessness in young adolescents: A structural equation modeling. JOURNAL OF CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRIC NURSING 2024; 37:e12458. [PMID: 38488185 DOI: 10.1111/jcap.12458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2024] [Revised: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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OBJECTIVE This research aimed to determine the level of fear, anxiety, and hopelessness of Covid-19 in young adolescents' post Covid-19 period. DESIGN AND SAMPLES Young adolescents in the 17-24 age group were included in this study, which was conducted in a descriptive-cross-sectional design. MEASUREMENTS Sociodemographic characteristics questionnaire form and Coronavirus (Covid-19) Fear Scale, Coronavirus Anxiety Scale, and Beck Hopelessness Scale were used to collect data. RESULTS 90.8% of the participants had been vaccinated, 26.9% had previously caught in Covid-19, and 10.3% of those who had been caught in the disease had a severe course. 10.7% of young adolescents had to take medicines, 56.4% had a family history of Covid-19, and 18.7% had lost a relative as a result of Covid-19, was found. The level of fear, anxiety and hopelessness was higher among women, first-grade students, those who did not receive the Covid-19 vaccine, those who have caught in Covid-19 before, and those who have lost a family due to Covid-19. CONCLUSION It is thought that the increase in the awareness level of young adolescents about Covid-19 improves preventive health behaviors and enables the development of positive behaviors related to the disease.
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- Abdullah Sarman
- Department of Pediatric Nursing, Bingöl University, Faculty of Health Science, Bingöl, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Nursing, Bingöl University, Faculty of Health Science, Bingöl, Turkey
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Contreras C, Cruz JS, Galea JT, Chu AL, Puma D, Ramos L, Tovar M, Peinado J, Lecca L, Keshavjee S, Yuen CM, Raviola G. Programmatic implementation of depression screening and remote mental health support sessions for persons recently diagnosed with TB in Lima, Peru during the COVID-19 pandemic. Glob Ment Health (Camb) 2024; 11:e59. [PMID: 38751725 PMCID: PMC11094547 DOI: 10.1017/gmh.2024.21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2023] [Revised: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024] Open
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Background Few studies have explored a stepped care model for delivering mental health care to persons with tuberculosis (TB). Here, we evaluated depression screening and remote low-intensity mental health interventions for persons initiating TB treatment in Lima, Peru during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods We used the Patient Health Questionnaire 9 (PHQ-9) to screen participants for depressive symptoms (PHQ-9 ≥ 5). Participants with PHQ-9, 5-14 received remote Psychological First Aid (PFA) or Problem Management Plus (PM+). Participants were reevaluated 6 months after intervention completion. We then compared the change in median PHQ-9 scores before and after intervention completion. Those with PHQ-9 ≥ 15 were referred to higher-level care. Findings We found that 62 (45.9%) of the 135 participants had PHQ-9 ≥ 5 at baseline. Then, 54 individuals with PHQ-9, 5-9 received PFA, of which 44 (81.5%) were reevaluated. We observed significant reductions in median PHQ-9 scores from 6 to 2 (r = 0.98; p < 0.001). Four participants with PHQ-9, 10-14 received PM+ but were unable to be reevaluated. Four participants with PHQ-9 ≥ 15 were referred to higher-level care. Conclusions Depressive symptoms were common among persons recently diagnosed with TB. We observed improvements in depressive symptoms 6 months later for most participants who received remote sessions of PFA.
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- Carmen Contreras
- Socios En Salud Sucursal Peru, Lima, Peru
- Harvard Global Health Institute, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- Department of Global Health and Social Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- School of Social Work, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Department of Medical Education, Dell Medical School, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA
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- Socios En Salud Sucursal Peru, Lima, Peru
- Escuela Profesional de Tecnología Médica, Universidad Privada San Juan Bautista, Lima, Peru
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- Socios En Salud Sucursal Peru, Lima, Peru
- Escuela de Medicina, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas, Lima, Peru
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- Socios En Salud Sucursal Peru, Lima, Peru
- Escuela de Medicina, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas, Lima, Peru
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- Socios En Salud Sucursal Peru, Lima, Peru
- Department of Global Health and Social Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Partners In Health, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Global Health and Social Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Division of Global Health Equity, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Global Health and Social Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Division of Global Health Equity, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Global Health and Social Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Partners In Health, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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He H, Wang J, Yuan Z, Teng M, Wang S. Nurses' mental workload and public health emergency response capacity in COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study. J Adv Nurs 2024; 80:1429-1439. [PMID: 37937693 DOI: 10.1111/jan.15929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2023] [Revised: 09/19/2023] [Accepted: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 11/09/2023]
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AIMS The aim of this study was to assess the level of mental workload of Chinese nurses through a latent profile analysis and to explore its relationship with public health emergency response capacity. DESIGN A cross-sectional design with a convenience sample. METHODS A convenience sample of nurses from five tertiary hospitals in Chengdu between May and December 2022. Demographic, work-related information, Nurse's version of NASA's Task Load Index Scale and Nurse's Public Health Emergency Response Capacity Scale were used in this study. RESULTS The mean scores for mental workload and emergency response capacity for nurses were (57.19 ± 15.67) and (3.58 ± 0.77) respectively. We found that the mental workload of nurses fell into three potential categories. In addition, there were differences in psychological training and supply of epidemic prevention materials in the department among nurses with different mental workload subtypes. There was a moderate negative correlation between nurses' mental workload and public health emergency response capacity. CONCLUSION Our results show that there is still a strong mental workload on a proportion of nurses, and enhanced psychological training and material supply support are beneficial in relieving nurses' mental workload. The better the nurses' capacity to cope with public health emergencies, the lower their mental workload. IMPACT Nursing managers should pay ongoing attention to the mental workload status of nurses in the latter stages of a pandemic and individual differences in nurses' mental workload. In addition, nursing managers should be aware of the impact of public health emergency response capacity on nurses' mental workload. They can intervene in nurses mental workload from a new perspective. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION 560 registered nurses participated in this study.
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- Hong He
- School of Nursing, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province, China
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- School of Nursing, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Nursing, Sichuan Nursing Vocational College, Deyang City, Sichuan Province, China
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- School of Nursing, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province, China
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- School of Nursing, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu City, Sichuan Province, China
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Suslovic B, Lett E. Resilience is an Adverse Event: A Critical Discussion of Resilience Theory in Health Services Research and Public Health. COMMUNITY HEALTH EQUITY RESEARCH & POLICY 2024; 44:339-343. [PMID: 36856261 PMCID: PMC10919062 DOI: 10.1177/2752535x231159721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/02/2023]
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Resilience, the individual trait of being able to persist and cope with, often recurrent, negative experiences, has experienced an explosion in recent years as a topic of study. In this commentary, we critique this surge and problematize the co-occurring development of the "resilience as treatment" paradigm. We show that resilience is an expectation foisted primarily on historically and contemporarily oppressed and excluded populations often in response to systemic and structural forms of discrimination. We argue that this represents a fundamental mismatch of intervention and problem; offering an individual-level solution to a structural toxin. In doing so, we re-contextualize resilience as an adverse event, more analogous to scar tissue than a reliable treatment paradigm. Our essay concludes with offering alternatives to resilience that originate with the holistic trauma and liberation health frameworks. These paradigms are united in that, in contrast to resilience, they emphasize healing from structural violence, rather than adapting to it.
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- Brianna Suslovic
- The Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Computational Health Informatics Program, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
- Center for Applied Transgender Studies, Chicago, IL, USA
- Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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McCarron R, Moore A, Foreman I, Brewis E, Clarke O, Howes A, Parkin K, Luk D, Hirst MS, Sach E, Shipp A, Stahly L, Bhardwaj A. Remote consultations in community mental health: A qualitative study of clinical teams. J Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs 2024. [PMID: 38462900 DOI: 10.1111/jpm.13044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2023] [Revised: 12/14/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
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WHAT IS KNOWN ON THE SUBJECT?: Mental health care can be delivered remotely through video and telephone consultations. Remote consultations may be cheaper and more efficient than in person consultations. WHAT THE PAPER ADDS TO EXISTING KNOWLEDGE Accessing community mental health care through remote consultations is perceived as not possible or beneficial for all service users. Delivering remote consultations may not be practical or appropriate for all clinicians or community mental health teams. WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE?: Remote consultation cannot be a 'one-size-fits-all' model of community mental health care. A flexible approach is needed to offering remote consultation that considers its suitability for the service-user, service and clinician. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Responding to COVID-19, community mental health teams in the UK NHS abruptly adopted remote consultations. Whilst they have demonstrable effectiveness, efficiency, and economic benefits, questions remain around the acceptability, feasibility and medicolegal implications of delivering community mental health care remotely. AIM To explore perceived advantages, challenges, and practice adaptations of delivering community mental health care remotely. METHODS Ten community mental health teams in an NHS trust participated in a service evaluation about remote consultation. Fifty team discussions about remote consultation were recorded April-December 2020. Data analysis used a framework approach with themes being coded within a matrix. RESULTS Three major horizontal themes of operations and team functioning, clinical pathways, and impact on staff were generated, with vertical themes of advantages, challenges, equity and adaptations. DISCUSSION Remote consultation is an attractive model of community mental healthcare. Clinical staff note benefits at individual (staff and service-user), team, and service levels. However, it is not perceived as a universally beneficial or practical approach, and there are concerns relating to access equality. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE The suitability of remote consultation needs to be considered for each service-user, clinical population and clinical role. This requires a flexible and hybrid approach, attuned to safeguarding equality.
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- Robyn McCarron
- Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK
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- Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK
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- Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK
- Department of Psychology, University of Bath, Bath, UK
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- Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK
- Department of Psychology, University of Bath, Bath, UK
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- Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK
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- Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK
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- Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK
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- Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK
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- Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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Blake H, Mancini H, Coyne E, Cooper J, Stanulewicz-Buckley N. Workforce wellbeing centres and their positive role for wellbeing and presenteeism in healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: secondary analysis of COVID-Well data. BMC Health Serv Res 2024; 24:302. [PMID: 38448919 PMCID: PMC10918935 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-024-10730-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2022] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Supported wellbeing centres established during the COVID-19 pandemic provided high quality rest spaces and access to peer-to-peer psychological first aid for healthcare workers (HCWs). The centres were well accessed and valued by HCWs, but their relationship with wellbeing and job-related factors is not well established. The aim of this study was to explore the relationship between wellbeing centre use, HCWs wellbeing and job-related factors (job stressfulness, job satisfaction, presenteeism, turnover intentions). METHODS Secondary analysis of data from 819 HCWs from an acute hospital trust who completed an online survey in April-July 2020, as part of the COVID-Well study. Measures included the Warwick Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale, and four single-item global measures of job stressfulness, job satisfaction, presenteeism and turnover intentions. ANCOVA models and regression analyses were conducted on these data. RESULTS HCWs who had not accessed the wellbeing centres had lower wellbeing (β = 0.12, p < .001), higher job stressfulness (β = - 0.22, p < .001), lower job satisfaction (β = 0.39, p < .001), higher presenteeism (β = - 0.22, p < .001) and were of younger age (β = 0.09, p = .002). Centre use was associated with wellbeing irrespective of job stressfulness. Those reporting presenteeism and who accessed the centre (M = 3.30, SE = 0.04) had higher wellbeing than those who accessed the centre but did not report presenteeism (M = 3.06, SE = 0.04) (F(1, 791) = 18.65, p < .001, ηp2 = 0.02). Centre use was not significantly associated with turnover intentions (B = - 0.30, p = .13; Wald = 2.26; odds = 0.74), while job stress and job satisfaction showed significant effects. CONCLUSIONS Accessing wellbeing centres was associated with higher wellbeing of HCWs, particularly for those reporting presenteeism. Therefore, the centres may have provided greatest respite and restoration for those present at work but not in optimal health. Younger workers were disproportionately affected in terms of wellbeing, and targeted support for this population is needed. Strategies to decrease presenteeism and maximise job satisfaction are urgently required. Healthcare organisations should provide rest spaces and psychological support to HCWs for the long-term, as part of a systems-wide approach to improving workforce health and wellbeing.
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- Holly Blake
- School of Health Sciences, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK.
- NIHR Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre, Nottingham, UK.
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- Human Resources, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK
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- Clinical Psychology Department, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK
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- Nursing and Midwifery, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK
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Fazekas C, Zieser M, Hanfstingl B, Saretzki J, Kunschitz E, Zieser-Stelzhammer L, Linder D, Matzer F. Physician resilience and perceived quality of care among medical doctors with training in psychosomatic medicine during the COVID-19 pandemic: a quantitative and qualitative analysis. BMC Health Serv Res 2024; 24:249. [PMID: 38413956 PMCID: PMC10900785 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-024-10681-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2023] [Accepted: 02/03/2024] [Indexed: 02/29/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND At an individual level, physician resilience protects against burnout and against its known negative effects on individual physicians, patient safety, and quality of care. However, it remains uncertain whether physician resilience also correlates with maintaining a high level of healthcare quality during crises such as a pandemic. This study aimed to investigate whether higher resilience among physicians, who had received training in resilience-related competences in the past, would be associated with higher quality of care delivered during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS This study enrolled physicians working in family medicine, psychiatry, internal medicine, and other medical specialties, who had obtained at least one of three consecutive diplomas in psychosomatic medicine in the past. Participants completed a quantitative and qualitative anonymous online survey. Resilience was measured using the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale, and healthcare quality was assessed through single-item quality indicators, including perceived quality of care, professional autonomy, adequate time for patient care, and job satisfaction. RESULTS The study included 229 physicians (70 males/159 females) with additional training in psychosomatic medicine, working in family medicine (42.5%), psychiatry (28.1%), internal medicine (7.0%), or other medical specialties (22.4%). Participants represented four intensity levels of training background (level 1 to level 4: 9.2%, 32.3%, 46.3%, and 12.2% of participants). Training background in psychosomatic medicine was positively associated with resilience (B = 0.08, SE = 0.04, p <.05). Resilience and training background independently predicted perceived quality of care, even after controlling for variables such as own health concerns, involvement in the treatment of COVID-19 patients, financial strain, percentage of working hours spent on patient care, age, and gender (resilience: B = 0.33, SE = 0.12, p <.01; training background: B = 0.17, SE = 0.07, p <.05). Both resilience and training background predicted job satisfaction (resilience: B = 0.42, SE = 0.12, p <.001; training background: B = 0.18, SE = 0.07, p <.05), while resilience alone predicted professional autonomy (B = 0.27, SE = 0.12, p <.05). In response to an open question about their resources, resilient physicians more frequently reported applying conscious resilient skills/emotion regulation (p <.05) and personal coping strategies (p <.01) compared to less resilient medical doctors. CONCLUSION Physician resilience appears to play a significant role in the perceived quality of patient care, professional autonomy, and job satisfaction during healthcare crises.
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- Christian Fazekas
- Department of Psychiatry, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy, Division of Medical Psychology, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 3, 8036, Graz, Austria.
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- II. Medical Department for Cardiology, Hanusch Hospital, Vienna, Austria
- Karl Landsteiner Institute for Scientific Research in Clinical Cardiology, Hanusch Hospital, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Psychosocial, Psychosomatic and Psychotherapeutic Medicine, Austrian Medical Association, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Psychiatry, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy, Division of Medical Psychology, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 3, 8036, Graz, Austria
- Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel
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- Department of Psychiatry, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy, Division of Medical Psychology, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 3, 8036, Graz, Austria
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Urtubia-Herrera V, Navarta-Sánchez MV, Palmar-Santos AM, Pedraz-Marcos A, García-Gomez A, Luis EO, Bermejo-Martins E. The relationship between sense of coherence and emotional intelligence as individual health assets for mental health promotion in students and healthcare professionals: a scoping review. Front Public Health 2024; 12:1304310. [PMID: 38450140 PMCID: PMC10916004 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1304310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2023] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024] Open
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Introduction Workplace Mental health promotion in healthcare sector, is a global priority due to the stress associated with caregiving environments and the increase of mental health problems among health professionals and students. The role of emotional intelligence (EI) and sense of coherence (SOC) have been identified as critical health protectors. However, the relationship between them as well as the underlying mechanisms of these relationships on health benefits in this population is still unclear. Aim To synthetize the existing literature on the relationship between emotional intelligence and sense of coherence, as well as their mutual impact on healthcare workers' and student's well-being. Method A scoping review was conducted following the Joanna Briggs Institute guidelines. A systematic search was conducted in PsyCINFO, CINHAL, SCOPUS and PUBMED databases, using key-terms such as students, health professionals, emotional intelligence, and sense of coherence. Results A total of 11 articles were included, with a range of years from 2014 to 2022. Evidence was found to support the positive relationship between sense of coherence and emotional intelligence. The use of EI as a training pathway to improve SOC and health promoting behaviors is suggested. The benefits of intervening on these factors contribute to improved health professionals' and students' general well-being and motivation for a better performance, either in their studies or clinical work. Conclusion The positive relationship between emotional intelligence and a sense of coherence has direct and indirect benefits on students' and healthcare professionals' well-being. Future studies should address longitudinal and experimental analysis to confirm these findings.
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- Nursing Department, Faculty of Medicine, Autonomous University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
- Nursing and Health Care Research Group, Puerta de Hierro-Segovia Arana Health Research Institute, Madrid, Spain
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- Nursing Department, Faculty of Medicine, Autonomous University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
- Nursing and Health Care Research Group, Puerta de Hierro-Segovia Arana Health Research Institute, Madrid, Spain
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- Health Care and Health Services Research Unit (Investén-ISCIII), Carlos III Health Institute (ISCIII), Madrid, Spain
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- Psychological Processes in Education and Health Group, School of Education and Psychology, University of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain
- Navarra Institute for Health Research (IdiSNA), Pamplona, Spain
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- Navarra Institute for Health Research (IdiSNA), Pamplona, Spain
- Department of Psychology, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Paffenholz P, Platen M, Kostev K, Loosen SH, Bohlken J, Michalowsky B. Medical care services provision and stress experience in urologists during all waves of the COVID-19 pandemic in Germany. Front Med (Lausanne) 2024; 11:1320489. [PMID: 38405189 PMCID: PMC10893761 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2024.1320489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024] Open
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Purpose Urologists' practices reported decreasing medical care provision and increasing stress experience in the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, long-term effects of the pandemic are unknown. Methods Medical record data of n = 127 urologists were used to assess changes in healthcare provision, comparing the pandemic with the pre-pandemic period. An online survey among n = 101 urologists was conducted to assess the physicians' perceptions of the identified healthcare provision and organizational changes and experiences of anxiety, stress, and support needs during the pandemic waves. Urologists consultations, specialists' referrals, hospital admissions, documented cancer diagnoses, urologists' perceptions of causes for these changes and experienced stress, anxiety and support needs. Results were demonstrated using descriptive statistics. Results Over the first two years of the pandemic, there was a slight decline in consultations (-0,94%), but more intensive reduction in hospital admissions (-13,6%) and identified cancer diagnoses (-6,2%). Although patients' behavior was seen as the main reason for the changes, 71 and 61% of consultations of high-risk patients or urgent surgeries were canceled. Telemedical approaches were implemented by 58% of urologists, and 88% stated that the reduced cancer detection rate would negatively affect patients' outcomes. Urologists reported higher anxiety, stress, and need for support during all waves of the pandemic than other disciplines, especially females. Conclusion The pandemic tremendously affects urologists' health care provision and stress experience, possibly causing long-term consequences for patients and physicians.
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- Pia Paffenholz
- Department of Urology, Uro-Oncology, Robot Assisted and Reconstructive Urologic Surgery, University of Cologne Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) Site Rostock/Greifswald, Ellernholzstrasse 1-2, Greifswald, Germany
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- Clinic for Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Infectious Diseases, University Hospital Düsseldorf, Medical Faculty of Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Occupational Medicine, and Public Health (ISAP) of the Medical Faculty at the University of LeipzigInstitute for Social Medicine, Leipzig, Germany
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- German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) Site Rostock/Greifswald, Ellernholzstrasse 1-2, Greifswald, Germany
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Chepkemoi S, Nyikavaranda P, Semrau M, Archer G, Pantelic M. Resilience resources for mental health among people living with HIV: a mixed-method systematic review. AIDS Care 2024:1-15. [PMID: 38319898 DOI: 10.1080/09540121.2024.2303613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2022] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2024]
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People living with HIV (PLWH) experience a disproportionate burden of mental health problems compared to people living without HIV. This systematic review aims to depict the spectrum of resilience resources that may promote the mental health of PLWH at the individual, interpersonal, organisational, community and policy levels. A systematic literature search was conducted in PsycINFO, Scopus, Medline and advanced Google Scholar. The quality of included studies was assessed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT). Of the 591 studies identified, fourteen were included representing a total of 5,142 PLWH from China, Ghana, Nepal, Spain, Tanzania and the USA. Resilience resources were identified at the individual level (self-efficacy, self-esteem, acceptance, hope, optimism, religiosity/spirituality, belief in fate, mindfulness, strength and self-responsibility); interpersonal level (social support and parental monitoring); and community level (attending HIV clinic support groups and access to healthcare). All quantitative studies were cross-sectional, limiting inferences about causation or directionality. Future research should focus on resilience resources at the organisational and policy levels and incorporate longitudinal designs.
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- Sharon Chepkemoi
- Department of Primary Care & Public Health, Brighton & Sussex Medical School, University of Sussex, Brighton, UK
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- Department of Primary Care & Public Health, Brighton & Sussex Medical School, University of Sussex, Brighton, UK
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- Centre for Global Health Research, Brighton & Sussex Medical School, University of Sussex, Brighton, UK
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- Department of Primary Care & Public Health, Brighton & Sussex Medical School, University of Sussex, Brighton, UK
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- Department of Primary Care & Public Health, Brighton & Sussex Medical School, University of Sussex, Brighton, UK
- Department of Social Policy and Intervention, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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Delgado-Corcoran C, Wawrzynski SE, Mansfield K, Fuchs E, Yeates C, Flaherty BF, Harousseau M, Cook L, Epps JV. Grieving Children' Death in an Intensive Care Unit: Implementation of a Standardized Process. J Palliat Med 2024; 27:236-240. [PMID: 37878371 PMCID: PMC10825263 DOI: 10.1089/jpm.2023.0134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 10/26/2023] Open
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Background: The grief that accompanies witnessing the death of a child puts health care professionals at risk of secondary trauma, burnout, and turnover when left unaddressed. Objective: Support staff well-being and promote resiliency. Methods: Descriptive implementation of a structured, peer-to-peer bereavement support program for intensive care unit (ICU) staff at a tertiary children's hospital. Results: Thirty-five virtual sessions were held over the period of one year.Through these sessions, participants shared perspectives and normalized reactions, and explored potential coping strategies. Post-session feedback surveys demonstrated the negative impact of a death on the personal or work life of ICU staff. Additionally, nearly all reported some level of burnout. Conclusions: The sessions were feasible and positively impacted staff coping and well-being. Barriers and facilitators to session attendance, as well as suggestions for improvement, were also explored. Implications for practice and future research are discussed. No clinical trial registration is applicable.
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- Claudia Delgado-Corcoran
- Division of Critical Care, Department of Pediatrics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
- Division of Pediatric Palliative Care, Department of Pediatrics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Center for HealthCare Delivery Science, Nemours Children's Hospital, Wilmington, Delaware, USA
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- College of Nursing, Division of Acute and Chronic Care, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Division of Critical Care, Department of Pediatrics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Division of Critical Care, Department of Pediatrics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Division of Critical Care, Department of Pediatrics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Palliative Care, Department of Pediatrics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Division of Critical Care, Department of Pediatrics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Department of Educational Psychology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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Puri BK, Miari A, Theodoratou M. Predictors of poor psychological functioning of healthcare workers based in Greece during the COVID-19 pandemic. Health Psychol Res 2023; 11:91274. [PMID: 38162540 PMCID: PMC10756858 DOI: 10.52965/001c.91274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024] Open
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Background Poor psychological functioning during the COVID-19 pandemic has been reported in several studies of healthcare workers from around the world. Factors that might predict this have yet to be established. Objectives First, to ascertain which factors were associated with poor psychological functioning in a cohort of healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Second, to characterize key sociodemographic aspects of this cohort. Third, to determine the degree to which any predictors of poor psychological functioning were associated with each other. Methods A questionnaire-based cross-sectional study was conducted of 144 healthcare workers in Patras, Greece, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The questionnaire consisted of: (1) demographic survey questions; (2) the Psychological Consequences Questionnaire scale; (3) the Kessler Psychological Distress scale; and (4) Toulouse's scale for coping strategies. The data were analyzed using general linear modeling. Results The statistical model (p < 10-10) indicated that smoking or taking drugs to calm anxiety, feeling ashamed, and being overwhelmed by one's feelings were all predictors of poor psychological functioning. Conversely, income was a protective factor. A post hoc network analysis showed that smoking or taking drugs to calm anxiety was relatively strongly associated with feeling ashamed; the latter was also associated with feeling overwhelmed. There was a weak negative association between income and feeling ashamed. Conclusion This study highlights the critical importance of psychological functioning in shaping the mental well-being of healthcare professionals during pandemics. Prioritizing the mental health of frontline workers is crucial for their well-being and for the overall functioning of healthcare systems.
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- Social Sciences Hellenic Open University
- Health Sciences Neapolis University Pafos
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Pachi A, Tselebis A, Sikaras C, Sideri EP, Ivanidou M, Baras S, Milionis C, Ilias I. Nightmare distress, insomnia and resilience of nursing staff in the post-pandemic era. AIMS Public Health 2023; 11:36-57. [PMID: 38617404 PMCID: PMC11007420 DOI: 10.3934/publichealth.2024003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2023] [Revised: 12/10/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 04/16/2024] Open
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Introduction The pandemic has led to notable psychological challenges among healthcare professionals, including nurses. Objective Our aims of this study were to assess insomnia and nightmare distress levels in nurses and investigate their association with mental resilience. Methods Nurses participated in an online survey, which included the Nightmare Distress Questionnaire (NDQ), Brief Resilience Scale (BRS) and Athens Insomnia Scale (AIS). Demographic information, such as age, professional experience and gender, was also collected. Results The study included 355 female and 78 male nurses. Findings revealed that 61.4% had abnormal AIS scores, 7% had abnormal NDQ scores and 25.4% had low BRS scores. Female nurses had higher AIS and NDQ scores but lower BRS scores compared to males. BRS demonstrated negative correlations with both AIS and NDQ. Multiple regression analysis indicated that NDQ accounted for 24% of the AIS variance, with an additional 6.5% explained by the BRS. BRS acted as a mediator, attenuating the impact of nightmares on insomnia, with gender moderating this relationship. Conclusions Nursing staff experienced heightened sleep disturbances during the pandemic, with nightmares and insomnia being prevalent. Nightmares significantly contributed to insomnia, but mental resilience played a vital role in mitigating this effect. Strategies are warranted to address the pandemic's psychological impact on nursing professionals.
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- Argyro Pachi
- Psychiatric Department, Sotiria Thoracic Diseases Hospital of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- Psychiatric Department, Sotiria Thoracic Diseases Hospital of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- Nursing Department, Sotiria Thoracic Diseases Hospital of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- Emergency Department of General Hospital of Athens Korgialeneio-Benakeio Hellenic Red Cross, 11526, Athens, Greece
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- Psychiatric Department, Sotiria Thoracic Diseases Hospital of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- Psychiatric Department, Sotiria Thoracic Diseases Hospital of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece
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- Department of Endocrinology, “Elena Venizelou” Hospital, 11521 Athens, Greece
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Mallon A, Mitchell G, Carter G, Francis McLaughlin D, Linden M, Brown Wilson C. Exploring Resilience in Care Home Nurses: An Online Survey. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:3120. [PMID: 38132010 PMCID: PMC10742816 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11243120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2023] [Revised: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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Resilience is considered a core capability for nurses in managing workplace challenges and adversity. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought care homes into the public consciousness; yet, little is known about the resilience of care home nurses and the attributes required to positively adapt in a job where pressure lies with individuals to affect whole systems. To address this gap, an online survey was undertaken to explore the levels of resilience and potential influencing factors in a sample of care home nurses in Northern Ireland between January and April 2022. The survey included the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale, demographic questions and items relating to nursing practice and care home characteristics. Mean differences and key predictors of higher resilience were explored through statistical analysis. A moderate level of resilience was reported among the participants (n = 56). The key predictors of increased resilience were older age and higher levels of education. The pandemic has exposed systemic weakness but also the strengths and untapped potential of the care home sector. By linking the individual, family, community and organisation, care home nurses may have developed unique attributes, which could be explored and nurtured. With tailored support, which capitalises on assets, they can influence a much needed culture change, which ensures the contribution of this sector to society is recognised and valued.
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- Anita Mallon
- School of Nursing & Midwifery, Queen’s University Belfast, 97 Lisburn Road, Belfast BT9 7BL, UK; (G.M.); (G.C.); (D.F.M.); (M.L.)
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- School of Nursing & Midwifery, Queen’s University Belfast, 97 Lisburn Road, Belfast BT9 7BL, UK; (G.M.); (G.C.); (D.F.M.); (M.L.)
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Descatha A, Hamzaoui H, Takala J, Oppliger A. A Systematized Overview of Published Reviews on Biological Hazards, Occupational Health, and Safety. Saf Health Work 2023; 14:347-357. [PMID: 38187198 PMCID: PMC10770102 DOI: 10.1016/j.shaw.2023.10.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2023] [Revised: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2024] Open
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Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic turned biological hazards in the working environment into a global concern. This systematized review of published reviews aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of the specific jobs and categories of workers exposed to biological hazards with the related prevention. Methods We extracted reviews published in English and French in PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science. Two authors, working independently, subsequently screened the potentially relevant titles and abstracts recovered (step 1) and then examined relevant full texts (step 2). Disagreements were resolved by consensus. We built tables summarizing populations of exposed workers, types of hazards, types of outcomes (types of health issues, means of prevention), and routes of transmission. Results Of 1426 studies initially identified, 79 studies by authors from every continent were selected, mostly published after 2010 (n = 63, 79.7%). About half of the reviews dealt with infectious hazards alone (n = 38, 48.1%). The industrial sectors identified involved healthcare alone (n = 16), laboratories (n = 10), agriculture (including the animal, vegetable, and grain sectors, n = 32), waste (n = 10), in addition of 11 studies without specific sectors. The results also highlighted a range of hazards (infectious and non-infectious agents, endotoxins, bioaerosols, organic dust, and emerging agents). Conclusion This systematized overview allowed to list the populations of workers exposed to biological hazards and underlined how prevention measures in the healthcare and laboratory sectors were usually well defined and controlled, although this was not the case in the agriculture and waste sectors. Further studies are necessary to quantify these risks and implement prevention measures that can be applied in every country.
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- Alexis Descatha
- Univ Angers, CHU Angers, Univ Rennes, Inserm, EHESP, Irset (Institut de recherche en santé, environnement et travail) – UMR_S 1085, IRSET-ESTER, SFR ICAT, CAPTV CDC, Angers, France
- Department of Occupational Medicine, Epidemiology and Prevention, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine, Hofstra/Northwell, USA
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- Labour Administration, Inspection and Occupational Safety and Health Branch- International Labour Organization, HQ, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Faculty of Social Sciences/Health Sciences, Tampere University, Tampere, Finland
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Unisanté, University of Lausanne, Epalinges-Lausanne, Switzerland
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Lan L, Zhou M, Wang L, Chen X, Dai M, Zhang J. Enhancing Emergency Nurses' Disaster Nursing Ability and Psychological Resilience: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Emerg Med Int 2023; 2023:6108057. [PMID: 38054165 PMCID: PMC10695688 DOI: 10.1155/2023/6108057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Revised: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 12/07/2023] Open
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Objective This study aimed to investigate emergency nurses' disaster nursing ability and psychological resilience, validate the effectiveness of a training system for disaster nursing ability based on psychological resilience, and verify the relationship between psychological resilience and disaster nursing ability among emergency nurses. Methods A training system was developed to enhance psychological resilience and disaster nursing ability. A multicenter, randomized controlled experiment was conducted in five Grade III hospitals in Sichuan Province. A total of 93 emergency nurses were randomly assigned to the following three groups: the blank group, intervention group, and control group. The corresponding interventions were as follows: no intervention, psychological resilience, and nurses' disaster nursing ability training. Personal information forms, the Connor-Davidson Resiliency Scale, and the Nurses' Disaster Nursing Ability Assessment Scale were used in the survey. Results There was no significant difference in the scores of psychological resilience and disaster nursing ability in the blank group in the pretest and posttest (P > 0.05). The disaster nursing ability of both the intervention and control groups significantly improved in the posttest (P < 0.05). Compared with the control group, the intervention group demonstrated significant improvement in psychological resilience in the posttest (P < 0.05). However, there was no statistical difference in psychological resilience scores in the control group in the pretest and posttest (P > 0.05). Conclusion The study concluded that the psychological resilience and disaster nursing ability of emergency nurses could be enhanced through the implemented training system.
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- Lin Lan
- Department of Emergency Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University/West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Institute of Disaster Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Nursing Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University/West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Institute of Disaster Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Nephrology and Urology Ward West China Hospital, Sichuan University/West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University/West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Institute of Disaster Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Nursing Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University/West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Institute of Disaster Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Nursing Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University/West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Institute of Disaster Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Nursing Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University/West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Institute of Disaster Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Nursing Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, China
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Aragonès E, Rodoreda S, Guitart M, Garcia E, Berenguera A, Martin F, Rambla C, Aragonès G, Calvo A, Mas A, Basora J. Study protocol: assessment of the usefulness and practicability of a psychoeducational intervention to prevent the negative psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on primary care health workers. BMC PRIMARY CARE 2023; 24:231. [PMID: 37925394 PMCID: PMC10625269 DOI: 10.1186/s12875-023-02187-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 11/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic has constituted an extraordinarily stressful situation for healthcare professionals and has led to psychological distress and an increase in various mental disorders. In the post-pandemic context, it is necessary to provide professionals with strategies and skills to manage this stressful situation and prevent or minimize its negative impact. METHODS Aims: To assess the feasibility and clinical effects of a group psychoeducational program focused on preventing the adverse psychological and emotional effects of the pandemic on primary care workers, and to explore the experience and perceptions of participants with regard to the program from a qualitative perspective. DESIGN A single-arm, before-and-after study conducted in primary care. SETTING The 332 primary care centers of the Catalan Institute of Health (Catalonia, Spain) Participants: The target population of the intervention is primary care workers, including clinical profiles (e.g., nurses and doctors), and non-clinical profiles (e.g., administrative staff). The implementation strategy will also involve community psychologists, who will lead the psychoeducational groups, and the health organization promoting the implementation. INTERVENTION A group psychoeducational program targeting primary care workers to promote emotional well-being and the ability to cope with stressful situations. Community psychologists will deliver it in the primary care centers they are linked to. MEASURES Mixed-methods evaluation, combining quantitative and qualitative research. A prospective assessment of the main outcomes (professional quality of life, psychological state, and resilience) will be performed using online questionnaires before and immediately after the intervention, and at 3 and 6 months. A qualitative study will be conducted, comprising focus groups and individual in-depth interviews with the participants in the intervention and the psychologists who provide it. ETHICS The Research Ethics Committee of the Jordi Gol Primary Care Research Institute (IDIAP) has approved the protocol (22/086-PCV). DISCUSSION This project proposes an intervention to promote mental health and psychological well-being in primary care workers by learning skills and integrating them into personal and professional life. The expected results will allow us to determine the usefulness and effectiveness of this psychoeducational intervention under the conditions of real clinical practice, provide data to model and perfect it, and promote its dissemination. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT05720429; registered on 09/02/2023.
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- Enric Aragonès
- Research Unit. Primary Care Area Camp de Tarragona, Institut Català de la Salut, Tarragona, Spain.
- Institut Universitari d'Investigació en Atenció Primària Jordi Gol (IDIAPJGol), Barcelona, Spain.
- Centre d'Atenció Primària de Constantí, Carrer dels Horts, 6, Constantí, Tarragona, 43120, Spain.
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- Primary Care Division, Institut Català de la Salut, Barcelona, Spain
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- Primary Care Emotional and Community Wellbeing Program, Department of Health, Government of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain
- Primary Care Centre Sant Vicenç de Castellet, Institut Català de la Salut, Barcelona, Spain
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- Occupational Risk Prevention Unit, Institut Català de la Salut, Barcelona, Spain
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- Institut Universitari d'Investigació en Atenció Primària Jordi Gol (IDIAPJGol), Barcelona, Spain
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- Research Unit. Primary Care Area Camp de Tarragona, Institut Català de la Salut, Tarragona, Spain
- Institut Universitari d'Investigació en Atenció Primària Jordi Gol (IDIAPJGol), Barcelona, Spain
- School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Reus, Spain
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- Research Unit. Primary Care Area Camp de Tarragona, Institut Català de la Salut, Tarragona, Spain
- Institut Universitari d'Investigació en Atenció Primària Jordi Gol (IDIAPJGol), Barcelona, Spain
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- Institut Universitari d'Investigació en Atenció Primària Jordi Gol (IDIAPJGol), Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Health, General Directorate of Health Planning and Research, Government of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain
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- Institut Universitari d'Investigació en Atenció Primària Jordi Gol (IDIAPJGol), Barcelona, Spain
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Donaghy S, Shaffer J, Schneider S. The Development and Integration of a Safety Officer Role to Facilitate Prevention of COVID-19 Virus Transmission in an Adult Inpatient Rehabilitation Setting Using Collaborative Change Leadership Methodology. Workplace Health Saf 2023; 71:536-542. [PMID: 37470271 PMCID: PMC10359852 DOI: 10.1177/21650799231186157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, a large urban academic hospital responded by creating the temporary role of a "Safety Officer (SO)." The key task of the SO role was to supervise staff donning and doffing personal protective equipment (PPE) and provide real-time feedback on their performance. The support for safe donning and doffing would contribute to staff well-being by reducing their fear of infection transmission. METHODS A Collaborative Change Leadership (CCL) approach was used to facilitate the development, implementation, and evaluation of the role. This included an iterative feedback process with clinicians and safety officers to continually refine the role. FINDINGS Feedback indicated value in the initiative as increasing staff confidence about preventing virus transmission, as well as their sense of safety at work. Areas for future improvement included additional communication strategies for interprofessional teams and external partners, as well as planning around logistics to better support the safety officers in performing this new, temporary role. CONCLUSIONS/APPLICATION TO PRACTICE The Safety Officer role was able to help alleviate concerns regarding potential infection transmission and contribute positively to staff well-being.
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- Siobhan Donaghy
- St. John’s Rehab Program, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
- Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto
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- St. John’s Rehab Program, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
- Department of Physical Therapy, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto
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Liu HH, Petrone P, Akerman M, Howell RS, Morel AH, Sohail AH, Alsamarraie C, Brathwaite B, Kinzler W, Maurer J, Brathwaite CEM. The First COVID-19 Pandemic Wave and the Effect on Health Care Trainees: A National Survey Study. Am Surg 2023; 89:4654-4661. [PMID: 36121024 PMCID: PMC9483660 DOI: 10.1177/00031348221117028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND This study observes the trends and patterns among trainees during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and their response to resident education and hospital/program support. METHODS An anonymous online 31-question survey was distributed to medical students and postgraduate year residents. Topics included were demographics, clinical responsibilities, educational/curricula changes, and trainee wellness. Descriptive analysis was performed for each set of demographic groupings as well as 2 and 3 group comparisons. RESULTS Total 1051 surveys collected, 930 used for analysis: 373 (40.1%) male, 434 (46.6%) aged 30-34 years, 588 (63.2%) white, 417 (44.8%) married, 168 (18%) with children, and 323 (34.7%) from the Northeast region. The Northeast experienced difficulty sleeping, feelings of guilt, hopelessness, and changes in appetite (P = .0077). The pandemic interfered significantly with relationships and living situations (P < .0001). Trainees 18-34 years believed the pandemic affected residency training (P < .0001). Surgical residents were concerned about reaching numbers of operative procedures to graduate (P < .0001). Residency programs adhered to ACGME work restrictions (P < .0001). CONCLUSION We aim to provide continued educational support for our trainees' clinical development and well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Helen H. Liu
- Department of Surgery, NYU Langone Hospital—Long
Island, Mineola, NY, USA
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- Department of Surgery, NYU Langone Hospital—Long
Island, Mineola, NY, USA
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- Biostatistics Core, Division of
Health Services Research, NYU Langone Hospital—Long
Island, Mineola, NY, USA
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- Department of Surgery, NYU Langone Hospital—Long
Island, Mineola, NY, USA
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- Department of Surgery, NYU Langone Hospital—Long
Island, Mineola, NY, USA
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- Department of Surgery, NYU Langone Hospital—Long
Island, Mineola, NY, USA
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- Department of Surgery, NYU Langone Hospital—Long
Island, Mineola, NY, USA
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- Department of Surgery, NYU Langone Hospital—Long
Island, Mineola, NY, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and
Gynecology, NYU Langone Hospital—Long
Island, Mineola, NY, USA
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- Department of Surgery, NYU Langone Hospital—Long
Island, Mineola, NY, USA
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Nie R, Pan M, Liu X. The mediation role of resilience and postpartum traumatic stress disorder on parental attachment and the maternal-infant bonding. BMC Psychol 2023; 11:359. [PMID: 37891637 PMCID: PMC10612154 DOI: 10.1186/s40359-023-01370-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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AIMS This study aimed to evaluate the correlation between parental attachment, resilience, postpartum traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and maternal-infant bonding at 1 to 3 months postpartum. The mediation effect of resilience and PTSD on the postpartum parental attachment and maternal-infant bond was also evaluated. DESIGN A cross-sectional research design was used. METHODS A total of 400 postpartum women examined at a tertiary hospital in Wuhan from January 2021 to June 2021 were enrolled in the study. At about 1 to 3 months after giving birth, the women were asked to complete the Postpartum Bonding Questionnaire (PBQ), Connor-Davidson Resilience scale(CD-RISC), PTSD CheckList-Civilian version (PCL-C), and the Parental Bonding Instrument (PBI). The data were summarized using descriptive statistics. Mediation analyse and the Spearman correlation (r) were used to correlate the resilience and PTSD questionnaire scores. RESULTS The care attachment dimension was significantly associated with resilience (r = 0.24, p < 0.01), PTSD (r = - 0.27, p < 0.01), and maternal-infant bonding (r = 0.10, p < 0.01), and the overprotection attachment dimension was significantly associated with resilience (r = - 0.11, p < 0.01), PTSD (r = 0.33, p < 0.01), and maternal-infant bonding (r = 0.16, p < 0.01). Resilience and PTSD can mediate the relationship between attachment and maternal-infant bonding. CONCLUSION Parental attachment, resilience, and PTSD significantly affect maternal-infant bonding at 1 to 3 months postpartum. IMPACT This study demonstrated that new interventions aimed at addressing PTSD symptoms and improving resilience might increase parental attachment and maternal-infant bonding after birth. However, further research is required to evaluate the success of these interventions.
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- Rong Nie
- College of Medicine and Health Science, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan, China
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- Center for Reproductive Medicine, Department of Gynecology, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, (Affiliated People's Hospital), Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
- Department of Nursing, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, (Affiliated People's Hospital), Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
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- Wuhan Children's Hospital (Wuhan Maternal and Child Healthcare Hospital), Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science & Technology, Wuhan, China
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Naidoo R, Schoeman R. Burnout in emergency department staff: The prevalence and barriers to intervention. S Afr J Psychiatr 2023; 29:2095. [PMID: 37928941 PMCID: PMC10623583 DOI: 10.4102/sajpsychiatry.v29i0.2095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2023] [Accepted: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023] Open
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Background Burnout impacts patient care and staff well-being. Emergency department (ED) staff are at an elevated risk for burnout. Despite an acceleration in burnout research due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, there is limited data on the nature and prevalence of burnout in the South African emergency medicine setting. Aim This study determined the prevalence of burnout in ED staff (doctors, nurses and non-clinical staff) at Tygerberg Hospital and explored staff awareness and utilisation of interventions. Setting The study was conducted at Tygerberg Hospital, South Africa. Methods This cross-sectional study used the Maslach Burnout Inventory to assess burnout via a self-administered electronic survey in a convenience sample of 109 ED staff. Quantitative data were analysed with descriptive and inferential statistics. Qualitative data were analysed using thematic analysis. Results A total of 46 participants (45.10%) experienced burnout, with 73 participants (71.57%) at high risk for emotional exhaustion or depersonalisation. The prevalence of burnout in doctors was 57.89%, non-clinical staff was 25.93%, and nursing staff was 50.00%. Burnout was higher in doctors and nursing staff compared to non-clinical staff, with high emotional exhaustion and depersonalisation found in interns and specialist professional nurses. The level of intervention awareness was 41.8% and the level of intervention utilisation was 8.82%. Thematic analysis identified awareness, accessibility and reactive utilisation as barriers to utilisation with opportunities to reduce burnout and enhance resilience. Conclusion Coordinated health system and organisational efforts are required to optimise intervention strategies to reduce burnout. Contribution Guidance on the design and planning of intervention strategies considering at risk groups, intervention-related factors, and non-clinical staff.
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- Reshen Naidoo
- Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences, Stellenbosch Business School, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences, Stellenbosch Business School, Cape Town, South Africa
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Dobrowolski J, Chreim S, Yaya S, Ramlawi S, Dingwall-Harvey ALJ, El-Chaâr D. Occupational stressors and coping mechanisms among obstetrical nursing staff during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study. BMC Nurs 2023; 22:384. [PMID: 37845635 PMCID: PMC10577898 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-023-01557-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 10/08/2023] [Indexed: 10/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Due to heightened occupational stress throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, hospital nurses have experienced high rates of depression, anxiety, and burnout. Nurses in obstetrical departments faced unique challenges, such as the management of COVID-19 infection in pregnancy with limited evidence-based protocols and the unknown risks of the virus on pregnancy and fetal development. Despite evidence that obstetrical nurses have experienced high levels of job stress and a decrease in job satisfaction during the COVID-19 pandemic, there is less known about the working conditions resulting in these changes. Using the Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) model, this study aims to offer insight into the COVID-19 working environment of obstetrical nurses and shed light on their COVID-19 working experiences. METHODS The study was conducted using a qualitative approach, with data collection occurring through semi-structured interviews from December 2021 to June 2022. A total of 20 obstetrical nurses recruited from the obstetrical departments of a tertiary hospital located in Ontario, Canada, participated in the study. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and coded using NVivo. Data was analyzed using a theoretical thematic approach based on the JD-R model. RESULTS Four themes were identified: (1) Job stressors, (2) Consequences of working during COVID-19, (3) Personal resources, and (4) Constructive feedback surrounding job resources. The findings show that obstetrical nurses faced several unique job stressors during the COVID-19 pandemic but were often left feeling inadequately supported and undervalued by hospital upper management. However, participants offered several suggestions on how they believe support could have been improved and shared insight on resources they personally used to cope with job stress during the pandemic. A model was created to demonstrate the clear linkage between the four main themes. CONCLUSIONS This qualitative study can help inform hospital management and public policy on how to better support and meet the needs of nurses working in obstetrical care during pandemics. Moreover, applying the JD-R model offers both a novel and comprehensive look at how the COVID-19 hospital work environment has influenced obstetrical nurses' well-being and performance.
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- Julia Dobrowolski
- Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada
- Clinical Epidemiology Program, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, Canada
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- Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada
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- School of International Development and Global Studies, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada
- The George Institute for Global Health, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Clinical Epidemiology Program, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, Canada
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- Clinical Epidemiology Program, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, Canada
- Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, Ottawa, Canada
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- Clinical Epidemiology Program, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, Canada.
- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Newborn Care, The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, Canada.
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada.
- School of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada.
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Wan H, Li H, Luan S, Zhang C. Risk factors of developing psychological problems among frontline healthcare professionals working in the COVID-19 pandemic era: a meta-analysis. BMC Public Health 2023; 23:1991. [PMID: 37828476 PMCID: PMC10571421 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-023-16820-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2023] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND This study sought to evaluate the risk factors behind developing psychological problems as per specific mental health assessment instruments. This study focuses specifically on frontline healthcare professionals of the COVID-19 pandemic era, and evaluated the psychological assessment of frontline healthcare professionals. METHODS Studies reporting on the psychological assessment of frontline healthcare professionals were retrieved from the PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Ovid, EBSCO, and Cochrane Library databases. The recommended method was used to assess the risk of bias of the included studies. The random-effects method was applied when significant heterogeneity was observed. RESULTS The combined results from the 20 included articles indicated that frontline healthcare professionals had a higher risk of developing anxiety in comparison with non-frontline healthcare workers, with similar levels of depression scoring were observed. Healthcare providers aged > 40 years had a lower probability of developing anxiety and seemed to experience minimal depression. Conversely, frontline workers had a higher incidence of anxiety than that of depression. Being single (not in a relationship) could influence the PHQ-9 scores instead of those concerning the GAD-7. The gender gap was not proven to be significantly wide between healthcare professionals with or without anxiety; however, being male was proven to be positively correlated with depression. CONCLUSION In general, the risk factors for susceptibility to psychological problems among frontline healthcare professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic concerned those of a lower age, being single, being male, and being engage in frontline healthcare work.
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- Hongquan Wan
- Department of Mental Health, the First Hospital of Jilin University, No.1 Xinmin Road, Changchun, 130021, China
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- Department of Pain Medicine, the First Hospital of Jilin University, No.1 Xinmin Road, Changchun, 130021, China
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- Department of Mental Health, the First Hospital of Jilin University, No.1 Xinmin Road, Changchun, 130021, China.
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- Department of Pain Medicine, the First Hospital of Jilin University, No.1 Xinmin Road, Changchun, 130021, China.
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Stark S, Schaubroeck E, Kluge M, Burggraf L, Roos M, Borowski E, Van Poel E, Willems S, Kühlein T, Hueber S, Werner F. "The measures taken by the government overburdened the daily practice" - insights of the PRICOV-19 study on German general practitioners in times of COVID-19. BMC PRIMARY CARE 2023; 24:207. [PMID: 37821802 PMCID: PMC10568746 DOI: 10.1186/s12875-023-02115-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2022] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND The international study PRICOV-19 aims to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the organisation of primary health care. The German part focuses on German general practitioners during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. This paper addresses the following research questions: (1) How were changes in tasks on primary care and patient treatment perceived by GPs?, (2) What was the role of GPs during the pandemic, and how was their wellbeing?, (3) How did GPs perceive health policy measures?, and, (4) What influenced the attitudes of GPs on health policy measures? METHODS This study pursues a multi-country cross-sectional design. Data collection took place throughout Germany from 01.02. to 28.02.2021 with a quantitative online questionnaire consisting of 53 items. The questionnaire was analysed through descriptive and inferential analyses using correlation and multiple regression models. RESULTS The response rate was 20.4% (n = 349). The respondents were mainly GPs (59.6%) in single practices (62.5%) with a mean work experience of 15 to 20 years. GPs experienced a change in their work and practice organisation (80.3%). They felt a high responsibility (70.6%) and found their work has become more meaningful to them (76%). They also saw a lack of political support (75.2%) and that the measures taken by the government overburdened the daily practice (66.4%). Not many GPs were at risk of being distressed (53.4%) but rated the health policies rather negatively (60%). The multiple regression showed, the more GPs were exposed to risk of distress, the worse they assessed the government's measures. CONCLUSION GPs perceived their work as relevant and felt confident they could fulfil their tasks, but noticed that health policy initially hardly supported the outpatient sector. Health policies should increase their competence in relation to primary care, ensure its needs and consider an active inclusion of GPs in preparedness plans.
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- Stefanie Stark
- Institute of General Practice, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Erlangen, Germany.
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Institute of General Practice, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Erlangen, Germany
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- Institute of General Practice, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Erlangen, Germany
- Department for Sociology, University of Education, Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany
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- General Practice, Faculty of Medicine, University of Augsburg, Augsburg, Germany
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- Institute of General Practice, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Institute of General Practice, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Erlangen, Germany
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- Institute of General Practice, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Erlangen, Germany
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- Institute of General Practice, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Erlangen, Germany
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Aderoba AK, Kabra R, Kiarie JN. Implementation strategies, facilitators, and barriers to scaling up and sustaining task-sharing in family planning: a protocol for a mixed-methods systematic review. Syst Rev 2023; 12:190. [PMID: 37805571 PMCID: PMC10559628 DOI: 10.1186/s13643-023-02356-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2022] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 10/09/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Ensuring access to quality family planning (FP) services is fundamental to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) targets 3.1, 3.7, and 5.6, including universal access to reproductive health services. However, barriers such as health workforce shortages and restrictive policies on the role of mid and lower-level health workforce cadres limit access to contraceptives and FP in many settings. Workforce reorganization makes more efficient use of human resources. Consequently, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends task-sharing for FP by different cadres. Evidence on the implementation strategies, facilitators, and barriers to scaling up and sustaining task-sharing could inform financing, implementation approaches, and technical assistance of national and global FP task-sharing programs. Therefore, this study aims to describe and assess the quality of the evidence on implementation strategies, facilitators, and barriers to scaling up and sustaining task-sharing in FP and the outcome of the scale-up/sustainability interventions. METHODS This systematic review protocol was developed using relevant guidelines, including the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) Protocols (PRISMA-P). A search of five databases, namely CINAHL (EBSCOhost), EMBASE (OvidSP), Global Health (OvidSP), MEDLINE (OvidSP), and Scopus ( www.scopus.com ), and gray literature resources will be conducted. Two independent reviewers will screen and select studies, assess their quality using the "Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool," and extract data from eligible studies. Publications or articles are eligible if they report implementation strategies, facilitators, or barriers to scaling up/sustainability of task-sharing in FP/contraception or the outcomes of the scale-up/sustainability interventions. A convergent synthesis that integrates qualitative, quantitative, descriptive, and mixed-methods data into one dataset will be used for analysis based on an a priori framework-the Cochrane Effective Practice and Organization of Care (EPOC) taxonomy of the health system framework. Two independent reviewers will assess the quality of evidence using the GRADE-CERQual guideline. DISCUSSION To our knowledge, this systematic review of implementation strategies, facilitators, and barriers to scaling up and sustaining task-sharing in family planning is the first in this area. Our rigorous methodology based on up-to-date guidelines can help generate relevant recommendations to support interventions to scale up and sustain task-sharing in family planning. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION PROSPERO CRD42022339885.
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- Adeniyi Kolade Aderoba
- Centre for Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nuffield Department of Medicine, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.
- Centre for Population Health and Interdisciplinary Research, HealthMATE360, Box 603, Ondo Town, Ondo State, Nigeria.
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- UNDP/UNFPA/UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Special Programme of Research, Development and Research Training in Human Reproduction, World Health Organization Headquarters, Geneva, Switzerland
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- UNDP/UNFPA/UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Special Programme of Research, Development and Research Training in Human Reproduction, World Health Organization Headquarters, Geneva, Switzerland
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Cavalcante de Oliveira AP, Lopes Galante M, Senna Maia L, Craveiro I, Pereira da Silva A, Fronteira I, Chança R, Ferrinho P, Dal Poz M. Policies and Management Interventions to Enhance Health and Care Workforce Capacity for Addressing the COVID-19 Pandemic: Protocol for a Living Systematic Review. JMIR Res Protoc 2023; 12:e50306. [PMID: 37796568 PMCID: PMC10587809 DOI: 10.2196/50306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Revised: 08/11/2023] [Accepted: 08/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Countries and health systems have had to make challenging resource allocation and capacity-building decisions to promote proper patient care and ensure health and care workers' safety and well-being, so that they can effectively address the present COVID-19 pandemic as well as upcoming public health problems and natural catastrophes. As innovations are already in place and updated evidence is published daily, more information is required to inform the development and implementation of policies and interventions to improve health and care workforce capacity to address the COVID-19 pandemic response. OBJECTIVE The objective of this protocol review is to identify countries' range of experiences with policies and management interventions that can improve health and care workers' capacity to address the COVID-19 pandemic response and synthesize evidence on the effectiveness of the interventions. METHODS We will conduct a living systematic review of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods studies and gray literature (technical and political documents) published in English, French, Hindi, Portuguese, Italian, and Spanish between January 1, 2000, and March 1, 2022. The databases to be searched are MEDLINE (PubMed), Embase, SCOPUS, and Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature. In addition, the World Health Organization's COVID-19 Research Database and the websites of international organizations (International Labour Organization, Economic Co-operation and Development, and The Health System Response Monitor) will be searched for unpublished studies and gray literature. Data will be extracted from the selected documents using an electronic form adapted from the Joanna Briggs Institute quantitative and qualitative tools for data extraction. A convergent integrated approach to synthesis and integration will be used. The risk of bias will be assessed with Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal tools, and the certainty of the evidence in the presented outcomes will be assessed with the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation. RESULTS The database and gray literature search retrieved 3378 documents. Data are being analyzed by 2 independent reviewers. The study is expected to be published by the end of 2023 in a peer-reviewed journal. CONCLUSIONS This review will allow us to identify and describe the policies and strategies implemented by countries and their effectiveness, as well as identify gaps in the evidence. TRIAL REGISTRATION PROSPERO CRD42022327041; https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=327041. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID) RR1-10.2196/50306.
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- Instituto de Medicina Social, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Instituto de Medicina Social, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Global Health and Tropical Medicine, Instituto de Higiene e Medicina Tropical, NOVA University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Global Health and Tropical Medicine, Instituto de Higiene e Medicina Tropical, NOVA University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
- National School of Public Health, Public Health Research Centre, Comprehensive Health Research Center, NOVA University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Instituto Nacional de Cancer, Ministério da Saúde, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Global Health and Tropical Medicine, Instituto de Higiene e Medicina Tropical, NOVA University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Instituto de Medicina Social, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Vogt KS, Simms-Ellis R, Grange A, Griffiths ME, Coleman R, Harrison R, Shearman N, Horsfield C, Budworth L, Marran J, Johnson J. Critical care nursing workforce in crisis: A discussion paper examining contributing factors, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and potential solutions. J Clin Nurs 2023; 32:7125-7134. [PMID: 36823696 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.16642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2022] [Revised: 01/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/20/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2023]
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES The critical care nursing workforce is in crisis, with one-third of critical care nurses worldwide intending to leave their roles. This paper aimed to examine the problem from a wellbeing perspective, offering implications for research, and potential solutions for organisations. DESIGN Discursive/Position paper. METHOD The discussion is based on the nursing and wellbeing literature. It is guided by the authors' collaborative expertise as both clinicians and researchers. Data were drawn from nursing and wellbeing peer-reviewed literature, such as reviews and empirical studies, national surveys and government and thinktank publications/reports. RESULTS Critical care nurses have been disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic with studies consistently showing critical care nurses to have the worst psychological outcomes on wellbeing measures, including depression, burnout and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). These findings are not only concerning for the mental wellbeing of critical care nurses, they also raise significant issues for healthcare systems/organisations: poor wellbeing, increased burnout and PTSD are directly linked with critical care nurses intending to leave the profession. Thus, the wellbeing of critical care nurses must urgently be supported. Resilience has been identified as a protective mechanism against the development of PTSD and burnout, thus offering evidence-based interventions that address resilience and turnover have much to offer in tackling the workforce crisis. However, turnover data must be collected by studies evaluating resilience interventions, to further support their evidence base. Organisations cannot solely rely on the efficacy of these interventions to address their workforce crisis but must concomitantly engage in organisational change. CONCLUSIONS We conclude that critical care nurses are in urgent need of preventative, evidence-based wellbeing interventions, and make suggestions for research and practice.
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- Katharina Sophie Vogt
- Bradford Institute for Health Research, Bradford Royal Infirmary, Bradford, UK
- School of Psychology, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Bradford Institute for Health Research, Bradford Royal Infirmary, Bradford, UK
- School of Psychology, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Bradford Institute for Health Research, Bradford Royal Infirmary, Bradford, UK
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- Bradford Institute for Health Research, Bradford Royal Infirmary, Bradford, UK
- School of Psychology, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Centre for Health Systems and Safety Research, Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Bradford Institute for Health Research, Bradford Royal Infirmary, Bradford, UK
- School of Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Bradford Institute for Health Research, Bradford Royal Infirmary, Bradford, UK
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- Bradford Institute for Health Research, Bradford Royal Infirmary, Bradford, UK
- School of Psychology, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
- School of Public Health and Community Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Rucci JM, Ball S, Brunner J, Moldestad M, Cutrona SL, Sayre G, Rinne S. "Like One Long Battle:" Employee Perspectives of the Simultaneous Impact of COVID-19 and an Electronic Health Record Transition. J Gen Intern Med 2023; 38:1040-1048. [PMID: 37798583 PMCID: PMC10593661 DOI: 10.1007/s11606-023-08284-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2022] [Accepted: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Healthcare organizations regularly manage external stressors that threaten patient care, but experiences handling concurrent stressors are not well characterized. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the experience of Veterans Affairs (VA) clinicians and staff navigating simultaneous organizational stressors-an electronic health record (EHR) transition and the COVID-19 pandemic-and identify potential strategies to optimize management of co-occurring stressors. DESIGN Qualitative case study describing employee experiences at VA's initial EHR transition site. PARTICIPANTS Clinicians, nurses, allied health professionals, and local leaders at VA's initial EHR transition site. APPROACH We collected longitudinal qualitative interview data between July 2020 and November 2021 once before and 2-4 times after the date on which the health system transitioned; this timing corresponded with local surges of COVID-19 cases. Interviewers conducted coding and analysis of interview transcripts. For this study, we focused on quotes related to COVID-19 and performed content analysis to describe recurring themes describing the simultaneous impact of COVID-19 and an EHR transition. KEY RESULTS We identified five themes related to participants' experiences: (1) efforts to mitigate COVID-19 transmission led to insufficient access to EHR training and support, (2) clinical practice changes in response to the pandemic impacted EHR workflows in unexpected ways, (3) lack of clear communication and inconsistent enforcement of COVID-19 policies intensified pre-existing frustrations with the EHR, (4) managing concurrent organizational stressors increased work dissatisfaction and feelings of burnout, and (5) participants had limited bandwidth to manage competing demands that arose from concurrent organizational stressors. CONCLUSION The expected challenges of an EHR transition were compounded by co-occurrence of the COVID-19 pandemic, which had negative impacts on clinician experience and patient care. During simultaneous organizational stressors, health care facilities should be prepared to address the complex interplay of two stressors on employee experience.
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- Justin M Rucci
- Center for Healthcare Organization and Implementation Research, Boston, VA, USA.
- The Pulmonary Center, Department of Medicine, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA.
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- VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Center for the Study of Healthcare Innovation Implementation and Policy, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Seattle-Denver Center of Innovation for Veteran-Centered and Value-Driven Care, VHA Puget Sound Health Care System, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Center for Healthcare Organization and Implementation Research, Bedford, VA, USA
- Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences, UMass Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA
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- Seattle-Denver Center of Innovation for Veteran-Centered and Value-Driven Care, VHA Puget Sound Health Care System, Seattle, WA, USA
- University of Washington School of Public Health, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- The Pulmonary Center, Department of Medicine, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA
- Center for Healthcare Organization and Implementation Research, Bedford, VA, USA
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Carrillo I, Poblete R, Serpa P, Martin-Delgado J, Giménez A, Mira JJ. Social support for overcoming fear of contagion at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Cross-sectional study in Latin America. Front Psychol 2023; 14:1215693. [PMID: 37780156 PMCID: PMC10536181 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1215693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2023] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023] Open
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Background The psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare professionals has been widely studied, along with different strategies to minimize it. However, professionals' assessment of the social support received and the factors that mitigated their fear of contagion have not been described. This study aimed to assess healthcare professionals' satisfaction with the social support and information received and their efforts to self-isolate to avoid infecting loved ones in Chile, Colombia, and Ecuador. Methods A cross-sectional online survey, conducted from July to September 2020 in three Latin American countries, elicited healthcare professionals' satisfaction with social support from colleagues, their community, the media, and scientific societies; as well as the information received about the evolution of the pandemic and measures to avoid contagion. The EASE scale was used to measure acute stress. Results Survey responses were received from 700 professionals. The response rate per country exceeded the estimated sample size except in the case of Colombia, which was 81.4%. In general, peer support was highly valued, though satisfaction was lower in high-risk units (p < 0.001). Those who directly assisted COVID-19 patients perceived the least community support (p = 0.023). Professionals from high-risk units (p = 0.013) and those who experienced greater acute stress (p = 0.05) assigned the lowest rating to the information offered by the centre on the pandemic. Men perceived more support from colleagues and better information from the centre than women (p < 0.05). Just 10.7% of professionals changed their residence during the pandemic, but those who worked in high-risk areas self-isolated more frequently (p = 0.026). Conclusion In the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare professionals in Chile, Colombia, and Ecuador greatly valued the support received from their peers. Being infected with COVID-19, working in high-risk areas, experiencing higher self-reported acute stress, and having an infected co-worker were predictors for self-isolation to protect their relatives. These results point to the appropriateness of putting in place institutional resources based on peer support and specific communication strategies and action protocols to build resilience and responsiveness to future health crises.
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- Irene Carrillo
- Department of Health Psychology, Miguel Hernández University of Elche, Elche, Spain
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- Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Facultad de Medicina, Departamento de Medicina Interna, Dirección de Calidad y Gestión Clínica Red de Salud UC CHRISTUS, Santiago, Chile
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- Department of Clinical Management and Patient Safety, School of Medicine, Universidad de Santander, Bucaramanga, Colombia
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- Hospital Luis Vernaza, Junta de Beneficencia de Guayaquil, Guayaquil, Ecuador
- Instituto de Investigación e Innovación en Salud Integral, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil, Guayaquil, Ecuador
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- ATENEA Research Group, Foundation for the Promotion of Health and Biomedical Research of Valencia Region (FISABIO), Sant Joan d’Alacant, Spain
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- Department of Health Psychology, Miguel Hernández University of Elche, Elche, Spain
- ATENEA Research Group, Foundation for the Promotion of Health and Biomedical Research of Valencia Region (FISABIO), Sant Joan d’Alacant, Spain
- Hospital Provincial-Pla Health District, Health Department of Alicante-Sant Joan, Alicante, Spain
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Vicente MA, Gil Hernández E, Carrillo I, Fernández C, López-Pineda A, Guilabert M, Martín-Delgado J, Solis C, Camba K, Cañizares Fuentes WR, Mira JJ. Coping Strategies Used by Health Care Workers in Ecuador During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Observational Study to Enhance Resilience and Develop Training Tools. JMIR Hum Factors 2023; 10:e47702. [PMID: 37672317 PMCID: PMC10512111 DOI: 10.2196/47702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2023] [Revised: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 09/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic has generated immense health care pressure, forcing critical decisions to be made in a socially alarmed environment. Adverse conditions have led to acute stress reactions, affective pathologies, and psychosomatic reactions among health personnel, which have been exacerbated by the successive waves of the pandemic. The recovery of the entire health system and its professionals has been hindered, making it essential to increase their resilience. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to achieve 2 primary objectives. First, it sought to identify coping strategies, both individual and organizational, used by health care workers in Ecuador to navigate the acute stress during the early waves of the pandemic. Second, it aimed to develop training materials to enhance team leaders' capabilities in effectively managing high-stress situations. METHODS The study used qualitative research techniques to collect information on institutional and personal coping strategies, as well as consensus-building techniques to develop a multimedia psychological tool that reinforces the resilience of professionals and teams in facing future crises. RESULTS The findings from the actions taken by health care workers in Ecuador were categorized into 4 types of coping strategies based on Lazarus' theories on coping strategies. As a result of this study, a new audiovisual tool was created, comprising a series of podcasts, designed to disseminate these strategies globally within the Spanish-speaking world. The tool features testimonials from health care professionals in Ecuador, narrating their experiences under the pressures of providing care during the pandemic, with a particular emphasis on the coping strategies used. CONCLUSIONS Ensuring the preparedness of health professionals for potential future outbreaks is imperative to maintain quality and patient safety. Interventions such as this one offer valuable insights and generate new tools for health professionals, serving as a case study approach to train leaders and improve the resilience capacity and skills of their teams.
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- Foundation for the Promotion of Health and Biomedical Research of Valencia Region, Sant Joan d'Alacant, Spain
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- Health Psychology Department, Miguel Hernandez University, Elche, Spain
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- Health Psychology Department, Miguel Hernandez University, Elche, Spain
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- Foundation for the Promotion of Health and Biomedical Research of Valencia Region, Sant Joan d'Alacant, Spain
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- Hospital Luis Vernaza, Junta de Beneficencia de Guayaquil, Guayaquil, Ecuador
- Instituto de Investigación e Innovación en Salud Integral, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil, Guayaquil, Ecuador
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- Endocrinology Service, Hospital IEES Norte Los Ceibos, Guayaquil, Ecuador
- Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Guayaquil, Guayaquil, Ecuador
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- Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Especialidades Espíritu Santo, Guayaquil, Ecuador
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- Instituto de Investigación e Innovación en Salud Integral, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil, Guayaquil, Ecuador
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- Health Psychology Department, Miguel Hernandez University, Elche, Spain
- Foundation for the Promotion of Health and Biomedical Research of Valencia Region, Sant Joan d'Alacant, Spain
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Dubey T, Chakole S, Agrawal S, Gupta A, Munjewar PK, Sharma R, Yelne S. Enhancing Nursing Care in Monkeypox (Mpox) Patients: Differential Diagnoses, Prevention Measures, and Therapeutic Interventions. Cureus 2023; 15:e44687. [PMID: 37809174 PMCID: PMC10551575 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.44687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 09/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023] Open
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Monkeypox (Mpox), a rare zoonotic viral infection caused by the monkeypox virus, has been gaining attention due to its potential for human-to-human transmission and its clinical resemblance to other poxvirus infections, such as smallpox and chickenpox. Enhancing nursing care for monkeypox patients is imperative to manage and contain its spread effectively. This review analyzes the key aspects of enhancing nursing care in monkeypox patients, focusing on differential diagnoses, prevention measures, and therapeutic interventions. Differential diagnosis is crucial in terms of the early recognition and management of monkeypox. Given its similarity to other poxvirus infections, a thorough assessment of clinical symptoms, travel history, and exposure to potential reservoir hosts is essential. Nursing professionals play a pivotal role in eliciting comprehensive patient histories and relaying this information to the medical team for accurate diagnosis. Prevention measures constitute a vital component of nursing care in monkeypox management. Implementing stringent infection prevention and control practices, including isolation protocols, personal protective equipment (PPE) usage, and hand hygiene, is imperative to curbing nosocomial transmission. Nurses are at the forefront of enforcing these measures, educating patients, families, and healthcare staff about their significance, and ensuring strict adherence. Therapeutic interventions in monkeypox largely focus on supportive care and symptom management. Nurses occupy a central role in administering antiviral medications, providing wound care for skin lesions, and monitoring patients for potential complications such as secondary bacterial infections. Psychosocial support is equally important, as patients often experience fear and anxiety due to the disease's contagious nature. Nursing professionals offer compassionate care, address patients' emotional needs, and facilitate communication between patients and their families. Enhancing nursing care for monkeypox entails a multifaceted approach involving differential diagnoses, prevention measures, and therapeutic interventions. Nursing professionals serve as frontline caregivers, pivotal in early diagnosis, effective prevention strategies, and comprehensive patient management. As the global healthcare community faces an influx of emerging infectious diseases, the lessons learned from managing monkeypox can contribute to the creation of a more resilient and responsive nursing workforce capable of effectively addressing future health challenges.
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- Tanishq Dubey
- General Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Community Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Internal Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Medical Surgical Nursing, Smt. Radhikabai Meghe Memorial College of Nursing, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Medical Surgical Nursing, Smt. Radhikabai Meghe Memorial College of Nursing, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Nursing, Shalinitai Meghe College of Nursing, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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Gerson JS, Marco KC, Staab JH, Dixon CA. Paws to Care: Implementation of a Novel Medical Dog Office Hours Program to Foster Pediatric Health Care Staff Resilience and Joy. Clin Pediatr (Phila) 2023; 62:849-855. [PMID: 36856075 DOI: 10.1177/00099228231152860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/02/2023]
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Burnout and resiliency are significant challenges among health care workers. Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) has shown to improve patient-level outcomes; however, AAT research involving hospital staff is limited. Our novel Medical Dog ("MD") Office Hours Program aimed to provide support to pediatric hospital staff and explore the program's impact on burnout. Participant surveys described work role and years of experience, well-being, and emotional/physical descriptions and symptoms. Of 149 participants, 85% endorsed baseline distress/burnout; nearly half had at-risk Well-Being Index scores. Compared with baseline, postintervention participants endorsed significantly fewer negative (more positive) emotions; greater feelings of comfort and energy; and decreased tiredness and pain (P < .0001). Readiness to return to work scores were high (M = 78.1, SD = 18.4). Our Medical Dog ("MD") Office Hours Program resulted in improvements in emotional descriptions and physical symptoms among pediatric health care staff. Leveraging AAT among health care staff may help mitigate burnout and increase resiliency.
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- Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA
- University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, USA
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Rátiva Hernández NK, Carrero-Barragán TY, Ardila AF, Rodríguez-Salazar JD, Lozada-Martinez ID, Velez-Jaramillo E, Ortega Delgado DA, Fiorillo Moreno O, Navarro Quiroz E. Factors associated with suicide in physicians: a silent stigma and public health problem that has not been studied in depth. Front Psychiatry 2023; 14:1222972. [PMID: 37645639 PMCID: PMC10461439 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1222972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023] Open
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Suicide is a complex and multifaceted public health issue that affects individuals from all walks of life, including healthcare professionals such as physicians. According to research, physicians have a higher risk of suicide compared to the general population, with an estimated suicide rate that is two to three times greater than that of the general population. Suicide in physicians can have devastating consequences, not only for the individual but also for their patients and colleagues. The factors contributing to suicide in physicians are numerous and often interrelated. Physicians are exposed to numerous stressors in their daily lives, including long work hours, high workload, burnout, and exposure to traumatic events. These stressors can lead to mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders, which in turn can increase the risk of suicide. In addition to work-related stressors, personal factors such as relationship problems, financial stress, and a history of mental health problems can also contribute to suicide risk in physicians. Stigma and shame around seeking help for mental health issues may also prevent physicians from seeking treatment, exacerbating the problem. Understanding the complex factors that contribute to suicide in physicians is crucial for developing effective prevention strategies. For this reason, it is necessary to know the behavior of this phenomenon and the factors associated with a higher risk of suicide in this population. However, taking into account that different regions of the world vary in socioeconomic, cultural, professional, occupational, and health attributes, it is to be expected that the behavior of these risk factors will also be heterogeneous. At present, it is presumed that there is a significant gap in the evidence, due to a predominance of evidence on this topic from high-income countries. Considering the importance of having a comprehensive understanding of the risk factors for suicide in the medical population and possible strategies to mitigate this condition, the aim of this review is to analyze the most recent evidence on these factors, and to assess the quality of the evidence and gaps that need to be studied further.
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- Epidemiology Program, Department of Graduate Studies in Health Sciences, Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga, Bucaramanga, Colombia
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Vera San Juan N, Martin S, Badley A, Maio L, Gronholm PC, Buck C, Flores EC, Vanderslott S, Syversen A, Symmons SM, Uddin I, Karia A, Iqbal S, Vindrola-Padros C. Frontline Health Care Workers' Mental Health and Well-Being During the First Year of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Analysis of Interviews and Social Media Data. J Med Internet Res 2023; 25:e43000. [PMID: 37402283 PMCID: PMC10426381 DOI: 10.2196/43000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2022] [Revised: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 07/04/2023] [Indexed: 07/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic has shed light on fractures in health care systems worldwide and continues to have a significant impact, particularly in relation to the health care workforce. Frontline staff have been exposed to unprecedented strain, and delivering care during the pandemic has affected their safety, mental health, and well-being. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to explore the experiences of health care workers (HCWs) delivering care in the United Kingdom during the COVID-19 pandemic to understand their well-being needs, experiences, and strategies used to maintain well-being (at individual and organizational levels). METHODS We analyzed 94 telephone interviews with HCWs and 2000 tweets about HCWs' mental health during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. RESULTS The results were grouped under 6 themes: redeployment, clinical work, and sense of duty; well-being support and HCW's coping strategies; negative mental health effects; organizational support; social network and support; and public and government support. CONCLUSIONS These findings demonstrate the need for open conversations, where staff's well-being needs and the strategies they adopted can be shared and encouraged, rather than implementing top-down psychological interventions alone. At the macro level, the findings also highlighted the impact on HCW's well-being of public and government support as well as the need to ensure protection through personal protective equipment, testing, and vaccines for frontline workers.
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- Norha Vera San Juan
- Rapid Research Evaluation and Appraisal Lab (RREAL), Department of Targeted Intervention, University College London, London, United Kingdom
- Centre for Global Mental Health and Centre for Implementation Science, Health Services and Population Research Department, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Rapid Research Evaluation and Appraisal Lab (RREAL), Department of Targeted Intervention, University College London, London, United Kingdom
- Ethox Centre, Big Data Institute, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Academy Research and Improvement, Solent Trust, Southampton, United Kingdom
- School of Health Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom
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- Rapid Research Evaluation and Appraisal Lab (RREAL), Department of Targeted Intervention, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Centre for Global Mental Health and Centre for Implementation Science, Health Services and Population Research Department, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Behavioural Science and Health, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Centre on Climate Change & Planetary Health, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom
- Stanford Center for Innovation in Global Health, Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment,, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, United States
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- Oxford Vaccine Group, Churchill Hospital, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
- NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Epidemiology and Healthcare, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research, Education and Innovation in Health Systems, School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Division of Psychiatry, Marie Curie Palliative Care Research Department, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Rapid Research Evaluation and Appraisal Lab (RREAL), Department of Targeted Intervention, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Rapid Research Evaluation and Appraisal Lab (RREAL), Department of Targeted Intervention, University College London, London, United Kingdom
- Department of Psychology, University of Bradford, Bradford, United Kingdom
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- Rapid Research Evaluation and Appraisal Lab (RREAL), Department of Targeted Intervention, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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Xu X, Zhang J, Fang R, Liu H, Zhou W, She Y, Liu F, Hong X, Deng X. Evaluation of the mental health status of community frontline medical workers after the normalized management of COVID-19 in Sichuan, China. Front Psychiatry 2023; 14:1198822. [PMID: 37636825 PMCID: PMC10449542 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1198822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023] Open
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Background During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, community medical workers, as the primary enforcers of community control measures, undertook many tasks with high exposure risk, resulting in severe psychological pressure, anxiety, depression and other psychological problems. Gender, type of workers, education, marital status, working years and other demographic factors were affect the mental state of medical workers. Community frontline medical workers gradually returned to normal work and life after the normalized management of COVID-19, but heavy work and high psychological pressure may continue to affect them. Thus, our research team used the same psychological questionnaire to investigate the psychological status of community frontline medical workers after the normalized management of COVID-19 compared with the COVID-19 period. Methods This was a cross-sectional study of community frontline medical workers in Sichuan, China, from February 6 to 17, 2023. Symptom Checklist-90 (SCL-90) and a self-designed questionnaire of demographic characteristics were provided to the participants point-to-point through a mobile network platform. Multiple logistic regression was used to analyze influencing factors related to community frontline medical workers' psychology. Results A total of 440 valid questionnaires were statistically analyzed, including 192 (43.64%) from doctors and 248 (56.36%) from nurses. There were 222 (50.45%) participants who were SCL-90 positive. The median total SCL-90 score of medical workers was 105.0 (IQR 95.00-123.75), which was higher than that during the COVID-19 period. The doctor's median SCL-90 score was 108.5 (IQR 96.00-136.25), and the positive item score was 16.5; the nurse's median score was 104.0 (IQR 94.00-119.50), and the positive item score was 12.0. Bachelor's degree education, no fixed contract and working years (10-19 years, 20-29 years, 30-39 years) were independent influencing factors for community frontline medical workers' psychology. Conclusion After the normalized management of COVID-19, community frontline medical workers still suffered from psychological problems that were even more serious than those during COVID-19. Doctors were more likely to have psychological problems than nurses. In addition, the mental health status of community frontline medical workers was affected by education, type of contract and working years. Managers should pay attention to the mental health of these people.
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- Xiaoru Xu
- General Practice Ward, International Medical Center, General Practice Medical Center, West China Hospital, West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- General Practice Ward, International Medical Center, General Practice Medical Center, West China Hospital, West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- General Practice Ward, International Medical Center, General Practice Medical Center, West China Hospital, West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- General Practice Ward, International Medical Center, General Practice Medical Center, West China Hospital, West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Yulin Community Health Service Center, Chengdu, China
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- General Practice Ward, International Medical Center, General Practice Medical Center, West China Hospital, West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- General Practice Ward, International Medical Center, General Practice Medical Center, West China Hospital, West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Gaoxin Community Health Service Center, Chengdu, China
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- Nursing Department of West China Hospital, West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Shah N, Goodwin AJ, Verdin R, Clark JT, Rheingold AA, Ruggiero KJ, Simpson AN, Ford DW. Evaluation of a Telehealth-Enabled Pilot Program to Address Intensive Care Unit Health Care Worker Mental Health Distress. TELEMEDICINE REPORTS 2023; 4:249-258. [PMID: 37637378 PMCID: PMC10457649 DOI: 10.1089/tmr.2023.0030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/01/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023]
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Introduction Health care workers (HCWs) are at heightened risk of adverse mental health events (AMHEs) and burnout with resultant impact on health care staffing, outcomes, and costs. We piloted a telehealth-enabled mental health screening and support platform among HCWs in the intensive care unit (ICU) setting at a tertiary care center. Methods A survey consisting of validated screening tools was electronically disseminated to a potential cohort of 178 ICU HCWs. Participants were given real-time feedback on their results and those at risk were provided invitations to meet with resiliency clinicians. Participants were further invited to engage in a 3-month longitudinal assessment of their well-being through repeat surveys and a weekly text-based check-in coupled with self-help tips. Programmatic engagement was evaluated and associations between at-risk scores and engagement were assessed. Qualitative input regarding programmatic uptake and acceptance was gathered through key informant interviews. Results Fifty (28%) HCWs participated in the program. Half of the participants identified as female, and most participants were white (74%) and under the age of 50 years (93%). Nurses (38%), physicians-in-training (24%), and faculty-level physicians (20%) engaged most frequently. There were 19 (38%) requests for an appointment with a resiliency clinician. The incidence of clinically significant symptoms of AMHEs and burnout was high but not clearly associated with engagement. Additional programmatic tailoring was encouraged by key informants while time was identified as a barrier to program engagement. Discussion A telehealth-enabled platform is a feasible approach to screening at-risk HCWs for AMHEs and can facilitate engagement with support services.
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- Nihar Shah
- Division of Pulmonary Critical Care Allergy and Sleep Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
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- Division of Pulmonary Critical Care Allergy and Sleep Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
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- Telehealth Center of Excellence; Leadership and Management; Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
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- Biomedical Informatics Center; Leadership and Management; Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences; Leadership and Management; Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
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- College of Nursing, Leadership and Management; Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
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- Department of Healthcare, Leadership and Management; Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
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- Division of Pulmonary Critical Care Allergy and Sleep Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
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Härkänen M, Pineda AL, Tella S, Mahat S, Panella M, Ratti M, Vanhaecht K, Strametz R, Carrillo I, Rafferty AM, Wu AW, Anttila VJ, Mira JJ. The impact of emotional support on healthcare workers and students coping with COVID-19, and other SARS-CoV pandemics - a mixed-methods systematic review. BMC Health Serv Res 2023; 23:751. [PMID: 37443003 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-023-09744-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2023] [Accepted: 06/23/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Pandemics such as COVID-19 pose threats to the physical safety of healthcare workers and students. They can have traumatic experiences affecting their personal and professional life. Increasing rates of burnout, substance abuse, depression, and suicide among healthcare workers have already been identified, thus making mental health and psychological wellbeing of the healthcare workers a major issue. The aim of this systematic review is to synthesize the characteristics of emotional support programs and interventions targeted to healthcare workers and students since the onset of COVID-19 and other SARS-CoV pandemics and to describe the effectiveness and experiences of these programs. METHOD This was a mixed method systematic review. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines were followed, and the review was registered on PROSPERO [CRD42021262837]. Searches were conducted using Medline, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Cochrane Library, and Scopus databases. The COVIDENCE systematic review management system was used for data selection and extraction by two independent reviewers. The JBI (Joanna Briggs Institute) critical appraisal tools were used to assess the quality of selected studies by two additional reviewers. Finally, data extraction and narrative analysis were conducted. RESULTS The search retrieved 3161 results including 1061 duplicates. After screening, a total of 19 articles were included in this review. Participants in studies were nurses, physicians, other hospital staff, and undergraduate medical students mostly working on the front-line with COVID-19 patients. Publications included RCTs (n = 4), quasi-experimental studies (n = 2), cross-sectional studies (n = 6), qualitative interview studies (n = 3), and systematic reviews (n = 4). Most (63.4%) of the interventions used online or digital solutions. Interventions mostly showed good effectiveness (support-seeking, positive emotions, reduction of distress symptoms etc.) and acceptance and were experienced as helpful, but there were some conflicting results. CONCLUSION Healthcare organizations have developed support strategies focusing on providing emotional support for these healthcare workers and students, but it is difficult to conclude whether one program offers distinct benefit compared to the others. More research is needed to evaluate the comparative effectiveness of emotional support interventions for health workers.
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- Marja Härkänen
- Department of Nursing Science, University of Eastern Finland, Yliopistoranta 1c, Kuopio, Finland
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Miguel Hernandez University, San Juan de Alicante, Spain
- The Foundation for the Promotion of Health and Biomedical Research of Valencia Region, Alicante, Spain
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- LAB University of Applied Sciences, Lappeenranta, Finland
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- Department of Nursing Science, University of Eastern Finland, Yliopistoranta 1c, Kuopio, Finland
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- Department of Translational Medicine (DIMET), Università del Piemonte Orientale, Novara, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medicine (DIMET), Università del Piemonte Orientale, Novara, Italy
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- Leuven Institute for Healthcare Policy, Department of Public Health & Primary Care, University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- Department of Quality Management, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Wiesbaden Business School of RheinMain University of Applied Sciences, Wiesbaden, Germany
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- Health Psychology Department, Miguel Hernández University, Elche, Spain
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- Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care, King's College, London, UK
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- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- The Foundation for the Promotion of Health and Biomedical Research of Valencia Region, Alicante, Spain.
- Health Psychology Department, Miguel Hernández University, Elche, Spain.
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Aderoba AK, Steyn PS, Kiarie JN. Implementation strategies to scale up self-administered depot medroxyprogesterone acetate subcutaneous injectable contraception: a scoping review. Syst Rev 2023; 12:114. [PMID: 37403147 PMCID: PMC10318699 DOI: 10.1186/s13643-023-02216-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2022] [Accepted: 03/06/2023] [Indexed: 07/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Self-administered depot medroxyprogesterone acetate subcutaneous injectable contraception (DMPA-SC) is registered in many countries. It shows great potential for improving contraceptive access, continuation, and autonomy. However, there are challenges in rolling out this new efficacious intervention, and major implementation problems have been encountered during scale-up. OBJECTIVE To describe the implementation strategies to scale up self-administered DMPA-SC and the barriers, facilitators, and outcomes of these programs. METHOD Recent guidelines, including the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) extension for scoping reviews, were used to design and report this review. An article or report was eligible for inclusion if it reported interventions that could scale up self-administered DMPA-SC implementation or its facilitators, barriers, or outcomes. We searched six electronic databases and the grey literature for eligible articles and reports. Two reviewers independently screened the document titles, abstracts, and full texts to identify eligible documents. Data were extracted using structured forms. Using the Effective Practice and Organization of Care (EPOC) taxonomy of health systems framework for thematic analysis, data were presented in a narrative approach. RESULTS Of the 755 retrieved documents, 34 were included in this review. Most of the documents included were multi-country reports (n = 14), and all documents were published within the last 5 years (2018-2021). This review identified documents that reported interventions in all EPOC domains. The most-reported interventions were: task-sharing amongst health workforce cadres, engaged leadership, encouraging policies, training and education, DMPA-SC demand generation, integration into existing programs, improved funding mechanisms, collaboration with development partners, and supply chain strengthening. The main barriers were suboptimal funding, inadequate human resources, and poor logistics supply of DMPA-SC. There was minimal evidence of scale-up outcomes. CONCLUSION This scoping review reported a wide range of interventions employed by countries and programs to scale up DMPA-SC self-administration but minimal evidence of the scale-up outcomes. Evidence from this review can help design better programs that improves access to quality family planning services to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) targets 3.7. However, efforts should focus on rigorous implementation research that assess scaled up self-administered DMPA-SC interventions and report their outcomes. REGISTRATION The protocol for this review was registered in the protocols.io repository ( https://www.protocols.io/view/a-protocol-for-a-scoping-review-of-implementation-x54v9yemmg3e/v1 ).
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- Adeniyi Kolade Aderoba
- Centre for Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nuffield Department of Medicine, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.
- Centre for Population Health and Interdisciplinary Research, Box 603, HealthMATE 360, Ondo Town, Ondo State, 350001, Nigeria.
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- UNDP/UNFPA, UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Special Programme of Research, Development and Research Training in Human Reproduction, World Health Organization Headquarters, Geneva, Switzerland
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- UNDP/UNFPA, UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Special Programme of Research, Development and Research Training in Human Reproduction, World Health Organization Headquarters, Geneva, Switzerland
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Schulz-Stübner S, Hauer T, Nopper K. [Experiences and Resilience of Hygiene Team Members During the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic]. DAS GESUNDHEITSWESEN 2023; 85:609-621. [PMID: 36084946 PMCID: PMC11248247 DOI: 10.1055/a-1851-4287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND In compliance with German data protections regulations, we conducted an anonymous survey among participants of the annual infectious disease and control meeting in Freiburg, Germany in October 2021. MATERIAL AND METHODS We report the results of nurse and physician members of infection control teams on their perceptions and emotions during the pandemic. Descriptive statistics and Chi Square Test with P<0.05 (SPSS Statistics Standard Version) were used when applicable. RESULTS Of the 391 of 750 distributed surveys, 391 were returned; 48% were infection control practitioners (IP), 12% Link Nurses (LN), 12% Board Certified Hospital Epidemiologists (HE), 17% infection control-trained physicians (ITP), 1% Occupational Health or Public Health specialists and 10% others. 72% were female, 25.3% male, 0.2% divers and 2.5% gave no answers. The 349 members of infection control teams (IP, LN, HE, ITP) reported a high level of competency, importance and appreciation and a low rate of anxiety or hopelessness. A quarter reported anger and frustration which nevertheless did not result in reduced motivation. Information provided by the German national health agency Robert Koch-Institute (RKI) was utilized most by participants. Social media, on the other hand, were criticized frequently. Cooperation within the institution and local public health authorities was good. Free text answers regarding lessons learned showed wide potential for improvement. CONCLUSION Our survey results indicate a high level of resilience among members of infection control teams in German medical institutions despite obvious shortcomings in supplies during the first wave of the pandemic. The high level of self-perceived competency and appreciation possibly helped deal with the situation and prevented the feeling of loss of control implied in the question items "feeling overwhelmed" and "hopeless". However, the lessons learned from the pandemic need to be implemented to maintain this high level of resilience not only for infection control teams but the medical system in general.
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- Sebastian Schulz-Stübner
- Wissenschaftlicher Dienst, Deutsches Beratungszentrum für
Hygiene (BZH GmbH), Freiburg, Germany
- Klinik für Anästhesiologie und Intensivmedizin,
Universitätsklinikum Freiburg Medizinische Universitätsklinik,
Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
- Gesundheitspädagogik, Pädagogische Hochschule Freiburg,
Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
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- Hygiene, Deutsches Beratungszentrum für Hygiene (BZH GmbH),
Freiburg, Germany
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- Akademie, Deutsches Beratungszentrum für Hygiene (BZH GmbH),
Freiburg, Germany
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Gambaro E, Gramaglia C, Marangon D, Probo M, Rudoni M, Zeppegno P. Health Workers' Burnout and COVID-19 Pandemic: 1-Year after-Results from a Repeated Cross-Sectional Survey. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:6087. [PMID: 37372674 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20126087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Revised: 05/07/2023] [Accepted: 05/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
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(1) Background: This study evaluates, one year later, the levels of burnout, anxious-depressive, and post-traumatic symptoms and the general health status in the Health Workers (HWs) involved in the SARS-COVID-19 pandemic in the Novara area. (2) Methods: The survey was sent via a link in an email to doctors, nurses, and other operators during the period between June and August 2021. The survey collected socio-demographic data and contained some self-administered questionnaires. (3) Results: A total of 688 HWs completed the survey, 53% were aged 30-49 years, 68% were female, 76% were cohabiting, 55% had children, 86% reported family habit changes, and 20% had non-COVID related health problems. Only a few of the respondents had a follow-up by a specialist (12%), of which there were even less in recent times (6%). It was observed that the respondents had undergone burnout; a poor state of general mental health (62%); depressive symptoms (70%); post-traumatic symptoms (29%); and less frequently, anxious symptoms (16%). The data of this study are in line with other studies in the literature. (4) Conclusions: The data indicate that psychological-based suffering was no longer markedly concentrated in some specific bands of HWs. In conclusion, it would be essential to enhance HW support strategies.
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- Eleonora Gambaro
- Department of Translational Medicine, Università del Piemonte Orientale, 13100 Vercelli, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medicine, Università del Piemonte Orientale, 13100 Vercelli, Italy
- Psychiatry Unit, Maggiore della Carità Hospital, 28100 Novara, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medicine, Università del Piemonte Orientale, 13100 Vercelli, Italy
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- Department of Mental Health, ASL NOVARA, 28100 Novara, Italy
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- Department of Mental Health, ASL NOVARA, 28100 Novara, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medicine, Università del Piemonte Orientale, 13100 Vercelli, Italy
- Psychiatry Unit, Maggiore della Carità Hospital, 28100 Novara, Italy
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Koda M, Horinouchi T, Oya N, Aki M, Iriki A, Yoshida K, Ogawa Y, Kuga H, Nakao T. Effectiveness of psychological first aid in infectious disease pandemics: An overview of systematic reviews. PCN REPORTS : PSYCHIATRY AND CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES 2023; 2:e107. [PMID: 38868135 PMCID: PMC11114278 DOI: 10.1002/pcn5.107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2022] [Revised: 04/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/14/2024]
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There is insufficient research on the usefulness of psychological interventions, such as psychological first aid (PFA), during outbreaks. We searched for and critically appraised systematic reviews that examined the effectiveness of PFA during infectious disease outbreaks, such as the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Systematic reviews that examined the efficacy of PFA in the severe acute respiratory syndrome, Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus, Ebola virus disease, and COVID-19 outbreaks were searched through PubMed on February 19, 2021. The three included systematic reviews were critically appraised and assessed using AMSTAR-2. One review's overall confidence in its findings was evaluated as "high," which suggested that PFA training had a favorable effect on healthcare personnel. Furthermore, the review also demonstrated that PFA was commonly used during outbreaks and could be delivered through multiple methods, such as a phone or video call. Although it was anticipated that PFA would improve subjective well-being, reports showed no evidence of reduced depression or insomnia. Future studies should examine additional numbers of PFA recipients and conduct quasi-experimental studies to better understand the effectiveness of PFA. Evidence on its effectiveness in infectious disease outbreaks is still lacking, along with research and evaluation methods. Quasi-experimental studies, such as comparisons with other psychological interventions, are required to better understand the effectiveness of PFA.
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- Masahide Koda
- Co‐Learning Community Healthcare Re‐Innovation OfficeGraduate School of MedicineOkayamaJapan
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- Department of PsychiatryHokkaido University Graduate School of MedicineHokkaidoJapan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Graduate School of Medical ScienceKyoto Prefectural University of MedicineKyotoJapan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Graduate School of MedicineKyoto UniversityKyotoJapan
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- Department of Health Promotion and Human Behavior, Graduate School of Medicine/School of Public HealthKyoto UniversityKyotoJapan
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- Department of Healthcare Epidemiology, School of Public Health in the Graduate School of MedicineKyoto UniversityKyotoJapan
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- National Center for Cognitive Behavior Therapy and ResearchNational Center of Neurology and PsychiatryTokyoJapan
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- Department of Neuropsychiatry, Graduate School of Medical SciencesKyushu UniversityFukuokaJapan
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