Past the Pandemic: a virtual intervention supporting the well-being of healthcare workers through the COVID-19 pandemic

Article Medicine, General & Internal

The COVID-19 pandemic in 2023: far from over

The Lancet

LANCET (2023)

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Article Nursing

Examining the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Burnout and Stress Among U.S. Nurses

Brendan Martin et al.

Journal of Nursing Regulation (2023)

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Article Critical Care Medicine

The Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic Impacts Burnout Syndrome Differently Among Multiprofessional Critical Care Clinicians-A Longitudinal Survey Study

Vanessa Moll et al.

Summary: This study investigated the impact of coronavirus disease 2019 on burnout syndrome in the ICU team. The results showed a significant increase in burnout during the pandemic, with nurses being the most affected. Female clinicians were found to be more susceptible to burnout compared to males.

CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE (2022)

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Article Health Care Sciences & Services

Anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, and professional quality of life among the hospital workforce during a global health pandemic

Daniel Kelly et al.

Summary: Working in a hospital during a global health pandemic can lead to increased levels of anxiety, stress, burnout, and depression. Rural hospital staff experience higher compassion satisfaction and lower burnout rates compared to urban staff. Regardless of the hospital location, those who directly care for COVID-19 patients have higher levels of psychological distress. Support and promotion of mental wellness among hospital staff are crucial.

JOURNAL OF RURAL HEALTH (2022)

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Article Nursing

Addressing mental and emotional health concerns experienced by nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic

Jennifer Dohrn et al.

Summary: Columbia University School of Nursing organized support circles via Zoom to address the mental/emotional toll faced by nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Analysis of the sessions revealed major themes of concern, including coping mechanisms, patient suffering and mortality, feelings of helplessness, frustration with the pandemic response, and disconnection from the world.

NURSING OUTLOOK (2022)

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Article Environmental Sciences

The North Italian Longitudinal Study Assessing the Mental Health Effects of SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic Health Care Workers-Part II: Structural Validity of Scales Assessing Mental Health

Emanuele Maria Giusti et al.

Summary: This study assessed the factor structure and measurement invariance of mental health questionnaires among Healthcare Workers, finding support for a refined version of the MBI and emphasizing caution when interpreting comparisons of data before and after the pandemic.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH (2022)

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Review Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

A rapid review of the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of healthcare workers: implications for supporting psychological well-being

Johannes H. De Kock et al.

Summary: During the COVID-19 crisis, nurses may face higher risks of adverse mental health outcomes, especially female nurses with close contact with COVID-19 patients. In addition to gender and work environment, psychological resilience is an important factor in protecting the psychological well-being of healthcare workers.

BMC PUBLIC HEALTH (2021)

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Article Clinical Neurology

Short-term insomnia disorder in health care workers in an academic medical center before and during COVID-19: rates and predictive factors

William McCall et al.

Summary: This study investigated risk factors and estimated rates of acute insomnia disorder in health care workers at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings showed that acute insomnia disorder was exceptionally common in this sample, and new cases were positively related to female sex, advancing age, and less time spent in direct patient care.

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL SLEEP MEDICINE (2021)

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Article Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

Enhancing Psychological Sustainment & Promoting Resilience in Healthcare Workers During COVID-19 & Beyond Adapting Crisis Interventions From High-Risk Occupations

Joshua C. Morganstein et al.

Summary: COVID-19 is a unique disaster that has put tremendous stress on Healthcare Workers and their systems, requiring actions to mitigate stress, promote resilience, and enhance performance. A major barrier is the lack of organizational practices designed to sustain HCWs during prolonged crisis events, like COVID-19. Adapting best practices from other high-risk occupations allows for a more rapid, efficient response to optimize workforce well-being.

JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE (2021)

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Article Psychiatry

Association of US Nurse and Physician Occupation With Risk of Suicide

Matthew A. Davis et al.

Summary: Nurses in the US are at significantly greater risk of suicide compared with the general population, while physicians do not show a significant increase in suicide risk. Nurses are more likely to use poisoning as a method of suicide and have a higher prevalence of antidepressants, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, and opiates in suicide cases compared to the general population. Further research is needed to explore interventions aimed at reducing suicide risk among nurses.

JAMA PSYCHIATRY (2021)

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Article Oncology

Providing Effective Mental Health Support for Oncology Health-Care Workers in the COVID-19 Era: Responding Quickly but Carefully

Ajay Major et al.

Summary: Oncology health-care workers are experiencing acute stress during the COVID-19 pandemic, necessitating the differentiation between healthy stress responses and mental illness. Flexible mental health interventions are crucial to address the evolving needs of HCWs under prolonged stress. Various core actions based on the Stress Continuum Model can help reduce acute stress and provide effective support during the pandemic.

JNCI CANCER SPECTRUM (2021)

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Article Health Care Sciences & Services

Advancing Mental Health and Psychological Support for Health Care Workers Using Digital Technologies and Platforms

Jiancheng Ye

Summary: In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare workers are experiencing increased mental health challenges, including burnout, fear, worry, distress, pressure, anxiety, and depression. Digital technologies play a crucial role in mitigating these psychological issues and offering effective support. The MEET framework proposed in this study provides structured guidelines for future research on how technology interacts with mental and psychological health among diverse populations.

JMIR FORMATIVE RESEARCH (2021)

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Article Oncology

Providing Effective Mental Health Support for Oncology Health-Care Workers in the COVID-19 Era: Responding Quickly but Carefully

Ajay Major et al.

Summary: Health-care workers in oncology facing substantial stress during the COVID-19 pandemic need specific and flexible mental health interventions to address increasing mental health needs effectively and avoid pathologizing healthy stress responses.

JNCI CANCER SPECTRUM (2021)

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Article Primary Health Care

Stress, Resilience, and Coping of Healthcare Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Ivana T. Croghan et al.

Summary: A survey conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic among healthcare workers identified nurses as having the highest reported stress levels, while medical doctors/nurse practitioners/physician assistants (MD/NP/PA) displayed the highest resilience scores. Younger personnel showed higher stress and greater resilience.

JOURNAL OF PRIMARY CARE AND COMMUNITY HEALTH (2021)

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Article Environmental Sciences