[Burnout, anxiety, insomnia and depressive symptoms among French outpatient physicians in the second wave of COVID-19: Comparison between general practitioners and specialists]. / Santé mentale des médecins libéraux français pendant la deuxième vague de COVID 19.

INTRODUCTION: The 2019 coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused a public health crisis worldwide. Concerns have been expressed about the rapid deterioration of mental health among primary care physicians among whom burnout already had a high prevalence prior to the pandemic. However, there is little data on private doctors during the pandemic. France experienced a second wave with a second lockdown. We aimed to assess and compare physicians' burnout, anxiety and depression symptoms and insomnia between general practitioners (GP) and all other private specialists during the second Covid-19 wave. METHODS: We conducted an online survey of private practitioners registered on Doctolib® (n=32,655), the interface software most used by private practitioners for booking medical appointments in France. Doctors were invited by email to complete an online survey in November 2020. Inclusions were closed on 1st December. The 2nd lockdown lasted from 30th October to 15th December 2020. We used the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (CBI) to assess burnout syndrome. A mean score of>50 in at least one subscale defined burnout. The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale assessed anxiety and depression symptoms. We used two cut-offs, 8 (>7) and 11 (>10), as both are validated in the ability to find cases. The Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) measures sleep-related complaints among physicians (cut-off >7). To link variations in the psychological scales to the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the items asked explicitly whether participants considered that "the COVID-19 epidemic we are currently experiencing is a source of excess stress, psychological suffering or burnout". Approval for this study was obtained from the local institutional review board of the University of Paris-Saclay, France. The questionnaires were collected anonymously. Statistical significance was tested using the chi-square test and student's t-test to compare the prevalence between GPs and other specialities. Subsequently, logistic regression models were run for statistically significant associations. RESULTS: 1992 physicians replied, a response rate of 12.8% of those who received the invitation email. Among them, 79.4% suffered from psychological distress (symptoms of anxiety or depression or burnout), of which 71.3% suffered from burnout, 26.7% from depressive symptoms, 58.9% from anxiety symptoms and 45.8% from insomnia. There was no difference in gender between GPs and specialists, but there was an age difference (P<0.001). GPs had a higher prevalence of burnout (OR=1.33 CI95 [1.09;1.63]) and took more psychotropic drugs (1.38 CI95 [1.05;1.81]). They were also more likely to perceive their stress as work-related (OR=1.50 CI95 [1.23;1.81]) or COVID-19-related (OR=1.43 CI95 [1.16;1.77]). CONCLUSION: Our study is the first to assess the mental health of private practitioners in the second wave in association with COVID-19 stress. Firstly, GPs who provide primary care have a significantly higher burnout rate than other doctors. Secondly, COVID-19 stress is associated with more significant psychological distress. Thirdly, almost 80% of the private doctors surveyed suffer from psychological pain, and 71% suffer from burnout. This study has strengths and limitations. Firstly, this study assesses mental health and stress related to its COVID-19 association. Second, this is the largest population of private physicians during the COVID-19 pandemic. The low response rate is the main limit of this study. The alarming rates of psychological distress among private doctors and, in particular, GPs should lead to intervention to help doctors reduce stress, burnout and other mental disorders. This study gives a picture of the situation during the second wave and the lock-in, and we need to be cautious with the next waves.

Covid-19 pandemia: what psychological impact among primary care health professionals? COVIPRIM study: presentation of the protocol

Background. The Covid-19 pandemic has had considerable public health and socio-economic impact. Infront of this outbreak, fear of the infection risk, anxiety or more generalized psychological disorders such as symptoms of post-traumatic stress among primary health professionals. Objectives. Evaluate the psychological impact of the Covid-19 pandemic after the first French lockdown on primary health professionals in primary care and assess the evolution of their psychological state. Methods. Regional prospective observational study concerning primary care health professionals (general practitioners, community pharmacists, nurses) working in Lower Normandy (departments of Calvados, Manche and Orne) agreeing to participate in the study. Psychological assessment will be realized by the Perceived Stressed Scale, the Post-Traumatic Stress Scores (Impact of Event Scale-Revised), the burnout scores (Maslach Burnout Inventory) and the sense of feeling. personal efficiency (Generalized Self Efficacy Scale) at 1 month, 6 months and 1 year of the first national confinement (03/17/2020). Expected results. This study will assess the Covid-19 outbreak psychological impact in primary care with a longitudinal design. It also provides information likely to lead to the creation of a longer-term longitudinal cohort follow-up of primary care health professionals in Lower Normandy.

Stress and burnout in health care workers during COVID-19 pandemic: validation of a questionnaire.

Aim: To validate a questionnaire to assess stress and burnout in healthcare workers during COVID-19 pandemic. Subjects and methods: In this study, content validity, Cronbach's alpha, and test-retest reliability method were utilized among 60 HCWs to evaluate the validity, internal consistency, and reliability of the questionnaire respectively. The final questionnaire was composed of four parts asking for the background information, questions about the stress caused by the COVID-19, the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale - 21 (DASS-21), and six questions from the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (CBI). Results: The CVR of 46 questions was equal to 1, making them acceptably valid (CVR > 0.78), so that the items could be arranged into a final questionnaire. Moreover, all items could successfully attain CVI values above 0.79, confirming the content validity of the questionnaire. The Cronbach's alpha was between 0.80-0.95 for different sections of questionaire, confirming the stable reliability and high repeatability of the questionnaire. Conclusion: The results of this study showed that the DASS-21 offers adequate levels of validity and reliability for assessing the stress, anxiety, and depression among the HCWs engaged with the COVID-19 pandemic. Moreover, the six items adapted from the Copenhagen burnout inventory (CBI) were found to provide a good instrument for investigating the job burnout among the HCWs at Masih Daneshvari Hospital during the outbreak of the COVID-19 epidemic.

The burnout and loneliness levels of housewives in home-quarantine during Covid-19 pandemic

The objective of this study was to determine burnout and loneliness levels of housewives during home- quarantine process caused by the COVID-19 outbreak. 111 housewives were included in the study using the online survey method. Personal Information Form, Housewives Burnout Scale (CUBAC) and UCLA Loneliness Scale (U-LS) were used to collect data. The average age of housewives was 38.75 +/- 9.98, the mean score ECUBAC was 60.14 +/- 17.97 and the mean score U-LS was 44.84 +/- 8.78. The results show that relations with husband and children, education levels, time of marriage, the number of children and responsibility level of house-works affect the level burn-out and loneliness levels of housewives (p < 0.05). During the quarantine process caused by the epidemic, the intensity of housework has increased, as all family members were at home and the care and nutritional needs of the individuals changed due to the epidemic. However, despite this increase, the fact that only housewives were responsible for housework, just like before the quarantine, caused them to feel high levels of burnout and loneliness. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved) (Turkish) Calisma, COVID-19 salgini nedeniyle olusan karantina surecinde ev hanimlarinin tukenmislik ve yalnizlik duzeylerinin belirlenmesi amaciyla yapilmistir. Calismaya 111 ev hanimi, online anket yontemi ile, dahil edilmistir. Verilerin toplanmasinda Kisisel Bilgi Formu, Ev Hanimlarinda Tukenmislik Olcegi (EHTO) ve UCLA Yalnizlik Olcegi (YO) kullanilmistir. Calisma sonucunda, ev hanimlarinin yas ortalamasi 38.75+/-9.98, EHTO puan ortalamasi 60.14+/-17.97 ve YO puan ortalamasi 44.84+/-8.78 olarak tespit edilmistir. Kadinlarin es ve cocuklariyla olan iliskileri, egitim duzeyleri, evlilik sureleri, cocuk sayilari ve evdeki islerden sorumluluk duzeyleri ile yalnizlik ve tukenmislik duzeyleri arasinda iliski tespit edilmistir (p < 0.05). Salgin nedeniyle olusan karantina surecinde, tum aile bireylerinin evde olmasi ve salgin ile iliskili olarak bireylerin bakim ve beslenme ihtiyaclarinin degismesi ev ici islerinin yogunlugunu artmistir. Ancak bu artisa ragmen, tipki karantina oncesinde oldugu gibi ev islerinden sadece ev hanimlarinin sorumlu olmasi, onlarin yuksek duzeyde tukenmislik ve yalnizlik hissetmelerine neden olmustur. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved)

COVID-19's impact on teachers and the teaching profession

COVID-19's influence on the teaching profession will be felt for many years as teachers faced experiences that they have never encountered. The pandemic forced already taxed teachers to assume additional responsibilities, many of which they were not prepared to deal with. The result was an exodus of teachers from the profession, and those who remained reported challenges that impacted their personal and professional lives. The authors describe the effects on teachers and the impact that this had on them, including reasons why many departed from teaching. In closing, the authors offer recommendations to teacher preparation programs, districts, and schools. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved)

The collateral damage of a worldwide crisis: The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the work experiences of gastroenterologists

This study investigated the impact of work changes as a result of COVID-19 on the work experiences of 248 gastroenterologists (GEs) working in Dutch hospitals. Specifically, we studied how the work of GEs changed as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, and what effect this has on burnout, engagement, job satisfaction, employability, work ability, physical and psychological health. Participants completed a questionnaire in the run-up to the second COVID-19 wave in October 2020. Results show that the COVID-19 crisis significantly reduced their number of working hours, and a small proportion of GEs worked temporarily in other units to care for COVID-19 patients. At the time of this study, the impact of these changes on the work experiences of GEs appears to be small. Although before the COVID-19 crisis GEs were slightly more positive about their work ability, physical and mental health than during this crisis, the changes in their work as a result of the COVID-19 crisis had no apparent negative effects on other aspects of their work experience. This study underscores the importance of not equating healthcare workers in drawing conclusions about the impact of the COVID-19 crisis. Different groups can experience the COVID-19 crisis differently, and variation can also exist within professional groups. Attention for work perceptions remains important because doctors who experienced more stress/work pressure reported less favorable outcomes. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved) Abstract (Dutch) In deze studie onderzochten we de impact van COVID-19 gerelateerde veranderingen in het werk van Maag-Darm-Lever-artsen (MDL-artsen) op hun werkbeleving. Specifiek bestudeerden we hoe het werk van MDL-artsen is veranderd als gevolg van de COVID-19-crisis, en wat voor effect dit heeft op burn-outklachten, bevlogenheid, werktevredenheid, inzetbaarheid, werkvermogen, lichamelijke en psychische gezondheid. 248 MDL-artsen uit Nederlandse ziekenhuizen vulden in oktober 2020 een vragenlijst in, tijdens de aanloop naar de tweede COVID-19-golf. Uit de resultaten blijkt dat de COVID-19-crisis voor een statistisch significante afname in het aantal werkuren zorgde, en een klein deel van de MDL-artsen werkte tijdelijk op een andere afdeling om te zorgen voor COVID-19-patienten. De impact van deze veranderingen op de werkbeleving van MDL-artsen blijkt ten tijde van dit onderzoek gering. Hoewel MDL-artsen voor de COVID-19-crisis iets positiever waren over hun werkvermogen en lichamelijke en psychische gezondheid, hebben de veranderingen in hun werk als gevolg van de COVID- 19-crisis geen duidelijke negatieve effecten op andere aspecten van hun werkbeleving. Dit onderzoek benadrukt het belang om zorgmedewerkers niet over een kam te scheren in het trekken van conclusies over de impact van de COVID-19-crisis. Verschillende groepen kunnen de COVID-19-crisis anders beleven, en ook binnen beroepsgroepen kan variatie bestaan. Aandacht voor werkbeleving blijft belangrijk omdat artsen die meer belasting/werkdruk ervaren, minder gunstige uitkomsten rapporteerden. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved)

The ACGME's New Paid Family and Medical Leave Policy: Just the Beginning.

The COVID-19 pandemic has laid bare a problem that many people have managed behind the scenes for years: how to balance work and family caregiving responsibilities. For physicians, many of whom were already experiencing burnout prior to the pandemic, the extra burden of COVID-19-related work stress combined with fewer options for childcare and other support has made coping all but untenable. In early 2022, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) promulgated new paid family and medical leave policy for residents and fellows. This editorial considers the importance of this step by the ACGME as well as the remaining gaps in paid leave policy in medical education, graduate training, and practice.

Surgeons' involvement in COVID-19 treatment: a practice by a regional core hospital in Japan to avoid physician burnout.

BACKGROUND: To prevent task accumulation on certain divisions, our institution developed a unique system of allocating inpatient treatment of COVID-19 patients to doctors who were not specialized in respiratory infections. The objective of this study was to investigate whether surgeons can be involved in the COVID-19 inpatient treatment without negatively affecting patient outcome, and how such involvement can affect the wellbeing of surgeons. METHODS: There were 300 patients diagnosed with COVID-19 and hospitalized from January to June 2021, and 160 of them were treated by the redeployed doctors. They were divided into 3 groups based on the affiliation of the treating doctor. Patient characteristics and outcomes were compared between the groups. In addition, the impact of COVID-19 duty on participating surgeons was investigated from multiple perspectives, and a postduty survey was conducted. RESULTS: There were 43 patients assigned to the Department of Surgery. There were no differences in the backgrounds and outcomes of patients compared with other groups. The surgeon's overtime hours were significantly longer during the duty period, despite no change in the number of operations and the complication rate. The questionnaire revealed that there was a certain amount of mental and physical burden from the COVID-19 duty. CONCLUSION: Surgeons can take part in inpatient COVID-19 treatment without affecting patient outcome. However, as such duty could negatively affect the surgeons' physical and mental wellbeing, further effort is needed to maintain the balance of fulfilling individual and institutional needs.

Prevalencia de burnout en enfermeras de nefrología tras un año de pandemia por COVID-19

Introducción: La prevalencia de Enfermedad Renal Cróni ca, así como la complejidad de su manejo terapéutico, hace que las enfermeras de nefrología sean susceptibles a sufrir el síndrome de burnout. En este escenario, ha aparecido la pandemia por COVID-19. Esta nueva situación puede po tenciar la aparición de burnout entre las enfermeras nefro lógicas. Objetivo: Describir la prevalencia del síndrome de burnout entre las enfermeras de un servicio de nefrología de un hos pital terciario. Material y Método: Estudio observacional, descriptivo, transversal y unicéntrico. La recogida de datos se efectuó en mayo de 2021 mediante un cuestionario ad-hoc con preguntas sociodemográficas y laborales. Se administró el cuestionario validado “Maslach Burnout Inventory Human Services Survey”, compuesto de preguntas sobre sentimien tos y actitudes de profesionales hacia pacientes y compañe ros de trabajo. Resultados: Se incluyó a 28 enfermeras, correspondiendo al 71,8% de la población a estudio, con una media de 18±12,2 años de experiencia;11 (39,3%) tuvieron COVID-19;24 (85,7%) estaban vacunadas;18 (64,3%) no recibieron forma ción específica sobre el SARS-CoV-2;13 (46,4%) enferme ras tenían miedo de transmitir la COVID-19 a su entorno;5 (17,9%) tenían miedo a contagiarse y 19 (67,9%) se sentían mal anímicamente. Los resultados del “Maslach Burnout Inventory Human Servi ces Survey”, destacaron a 15 enfermeras (58,6%) con al me nos dos de las tres esferas afectadas. Conclusiones: Las enfermeras presentan un riesgo real de burnout en el contexto descrito y la implementación de pro gramas de prevención y tratamiento sería lo apropiado según la literatura de referencia. La esfera con mayor afectación reportada es la de la realización personal.Alternate : Introduction: The high prevalence of chronic kidney disease and the complexity of therapeutic management make nephrology nurses susceptible to burnout syndrome. In this scenario, the COVID-19 pandemic has appeared. This new situation may increase the appearance of burnout among nephrology nurses. Objective: To describe the prevalence of burnout syndrome among nurses in a nephrology department of a tertiary hospital. Method: Observational, descriptive, cross-sectional, single-centre study. Data collection was carried out in May 2021 using an ad-hoc questionnaire with socio-demographic and occupational questions. The validated questionnaire “Maslach Burnout Inventory Human Services Survey” was administered, consisting of questions on feelings and attitudes of professionals towards patients and co-workers. Results: 28 nurses were included, being 71.8% of the study population, with a mean of 18±12.2 years of experience;11 (39.3%) had COVID-19;24 (85.7%) were vaccinated;18 (64.3%) did not receive specific training on SARS-CoV-2;13 (46.4%) nurses were afraid of transmitting COVID-19 to their environment;5 (17.9%) were afraid of becoming infected and 19 (67.9%) felt bad mood. The results of the “Maslach Burnout Inventory Human Services Survey” showed that 15 nurses (58.6%) had at least two of the three spheres affected. Conclusions: Nurses present a real risk of burnout in the context described. The implementation of prevention and treatment programs is essential. The area with the greatest reported impact is that of self-fulfillment.

COVID-19's impact on teachers and the teaching profession

COVID-19's influence on the teaching profession will be felt for many years as teachers faced experiences that they have never encountered. The pandemic forced already taxed teachers to assume additional responsibilities, many of which they were not prepared to deal with. The result was an exodus of teachers from the profession, and those who remained reported challenges that impacted their personal and professional lives. The authors describe the effects on teachers and the impact that this had on them, including reasons why many departed from teaching. In closing, the authors offer recommendations to teacher preparation programs, districts, and schools. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved)

Mental health outcomes among osteopathic physicians during COVID-19.

Objective: SARS-CoV-2 infection responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated a significant burden on the mental health of health care providers. The purpose of the study is to evaluate the mental health symptoms among osteopathic physicians from a single academic institution during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: This was a cross-sectional, survey-based study conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic from January 2021 to March 2021. The survey was emailed to 4239 alumni physicians from the single medical school in California, USA. Burnout, anxiety, and depression were assessed by the single-item Mini-Z Burnout Assessment, 7-item Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale, and 2-item Patient Health Questionnaire, respectively. Results: A total of 104 survey responses were analyzed. Of them, 53 (51.0%) were attending physicians and 51 (49.0%) were residents or fellow physicians. Anxiety, burnout, and depression were reported in 29 (29.9%), 31 (32%), and 11 (11.3%), respectively. Females had increased anxiety (OR 1.66, CI 1.21-2.27; P = 0.002). Resident had higher burnout symptoms (OR 1.28, CI 1.06-1.53; p = 0.009) and depression symptoms (OR 1.15, CI 1.01-1.30; p = 0.032) compared to attending physicians. Physicians who encountered >50 COVID-19 patients had higher depression symptoms (OR 1.17, CI 1.02-1.35; p = 0.027). Conclusion: Our survey study demonstrated that osteopathic physicians graduated from a single academic institution experienced symptoms of anxiety, burnout, and depression during the COVID-19 pandemic based on the validated questionnaires. A higher prevalence was shown in the lesser experienced group of residents and fellow physicians compared to more experienced attending physicians. In addition, adjustments to the pandemic have caused a financial burden among osteopathic physicians. Future studies are warranted to assess the long-term effects of the pandemic on mental health among osteopathic physicians.

Maternal Competence, Maternal Burnout and Personality Traits in Italian Mothers after the First COVID-19 Lockdown.

This study aimed to investigate the maternal sense of competence and maternal burnout in Italian mothers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The sample was composed of 278 mothers of children/adolescents aged 4 to 17 years old. Participants were recruited after the end of the first spring total Italian lockdown (June-October 2020) through online advertisements on websites and social media. We hypothesized a model in which a specific personality trait, such as neuroticism, affected maternal competence by the mediating role of maternal burnout. Results showed that neuroticism was directly and negatively predictive of perception of maternal competence, and it was negatively associated with maternal burnout, specifically specific antecedents that were strictly related to parental burnout. ANOVA results highlighted that the maternal level of education affected maternal competence in terms of satisfaction. In contrast, the working regimen during the first lockdown for COVID-19 affected maternal competence in terms of efficacy. Maternal burnout was affected by atypical child development in terms of both common (job burnout, stress management abilities) and specific (parental burnout) antecedents. COVID-19 strongly increased the risk of maternal burnout, resulting in mothers having a poor perception of their own competency. This is particularly the case in the presence of a neurotic personality.

Ethics of Care: Philosophical Propaedeutics as a Therapy for Emotional Burnout in Medicine

The purpose of this article is to comprehend the reasons for the exponential growth and specificity of «burnout» of medical personnel during the COVID-19 pandemic and to substantiate the therapeutic potential of philosophy based on P. Ricoeur’s narrative identity theory. The pandemic has forced a new way of looking at the attitude to time, convincing us that in general we are not badly prepared for emergency medical care, but we are not coping with the problem in the long run. An example of this is the ineffectiveness of the treatment of many chronic diseases against the background of covid, which inscribe the disease in the time limits of the individual life. The temporality of patient care is partly determined by the nature of the organization of the health care worker’s work — its routinization and the emphasis placed on individual performance evaluation. This artificially creates conditions for the actual dilution of professional teams, creating competition between doctors, between services and between patients. Time turns out to be fragmented, and treatment, developed mainly for the short term, is reduced to a certain sequence of actions, sometimes without any real coherence. As a result of the disruption of temporality, the identity of the subject caring for the patient is blurred, the “meaning of the profession” is also questioned. The risks of burnout associated with a decrease in the level of responsibility of a medical worker and an increase in the probability of professional errors, require an understanding of the causes of subjective suffering experienced by medical workers and the construction of a collective narrative. Its necessity is also explained by the need to ensure the protection of the medical worker in the face of both the administration and the patient community, which requires a return to the collective history and the creation of a system of internal and external protective mechanisms of the medical community. This requirement, based on the public recognition of the value of medical staff work, is well respected in several leading Western countries and completely ignored in Russia. © 2022, Russian Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved.

Prevalence of burnout syndrome in nephrology nurses after one year of the COVID-19 pandemic

Introduction: The high prevalence of chronic kidney disease and the complexity of therapeutic management make nephrology nurses susceptible to burnout syndrome. In this scenario, the COVID-19 pandemic has appeared. This new situation may increase the appearance of burnout among nephrology nurses. Objective: To describe the prevalence of burnout syndrome among nurses in a nephrology department of a tertiary hospital. Method: Observational, descriptive, cross-sectional, single-centre study. Data collection was carried out in May 2021 using an ad-hoc questionnaire with socio-demographic and occupational questions. The validated questionnaire “Maslach Burnout Inventory Human Services Survey” was administered, consisting of questions on feelings and attitudes of professionals towards patients and co-workers. Results: 28 nurses were included, being 71.8% of the study population, with a mean of 18±12.2 years of experience;11 (39.3%) had COVID-19;24 (85.7%) were vaccinated;18 (64.3%) did not receive specific training on SARS-CoV-2;13 (46.4%) nurses were afraid of transmitting COVID-19 to their environment;5 (17.9%) were afraid of becoming infected and 19 (67.9%) felt bad mood. The results of the “Maslach Burnout Inventory Human Services Survey” showed that 15 nurses (58.6%) had at least two of the three spheres affected. Conclusions: Nurses present a real risk of burnout in the context described. The implementation of prevention and treatment programs is essential. The area with the greatest reported impact is that of self-fulfillment. © 2022, Sociedad Espanola de Enfermeria Nefrologica. All rights reserved.

PSYCHOEMOTIONAL DISTRESS AT THE MEDICAL STAFF AFTER ONE YEAR PERIOD PANDEMIC IN A FIRST-LINE COVID-19 HOSPITAL

Humankind is currently facing a pandemic of unimaginable proportions generated by a new strain of coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, which causes significant public health problems. Material and methods: We employed a cross-sectional survey of 252 healthcare professionals from a frontline University Hospital in the "battle" with the new coronavirus after one-year pandemic. We analyzed the prevalence and associated factors with work-related psychological distress among our study group. Results: The results show that gender, marital status, the workload of treating COVID-19 patients, fear of SARS-CoV-2 infection, depression, and anxiety predicted burnout syndrome. Conclusions: The medical field is one of the most vulnerable areas where the staff is predisposed to psychological distress. This increases the probability of suffering different consequences, including burnout syndrome, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

THE PRESENCE OF COMPASSION SATISFACTION, COMPASSION FATIGUE, AND BURN-OUT AMONG THE GENERAL POPULATION DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Aim/Purpose This paper aimed to explore the impact of compassion fatigue, compassion satisfaction, and burn-out among the general population during the pan-demic. Background The paper has attempted to explore compassion fatigue, compassion satisfac-tion, and burn-out among the population at large, especially during the pan-demic. This area has not been explored as yet. Methodology A simple random sample of 98 males and 88 females was collected anony-mously through a Google form survey. Part A collected demographic data and Part B comprised of 15 statements with 5 each for compassion fatigue, compassion satisfaction, and burn-out, adapted from a Compassion Fa-tigue/Satisfaction Self-Test. ANOVA single factor was employed for the three variables of compassion fatigue, compassion satisfaction, and burn-out using a 0.05 significance level. Correlations among the variables were also an-alyzed. Contribution The present paper contributes to covering the research gap of investigating the presence of compassion fatigue, compassion satisfaction, and burn-out among the population at large comprising the age group of 18 to 60+ and from different professions. Findings The findings revealed significant differences in the levels of compassion fatigue, compassion satisfaction, and burn-out in the population at large during the pandemic. Impact on Society The paper addresses issues in society at large. Future Research The findings can be further strengthened by extending it to a larger sample size across different nations and, specifically, studying gender differences during such adverse pandemic situations. © This article is licensed to you under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. When you copy and redistribute this paper in full or in part, you need to provide proper attribution to it to ensure that others can later locate this work (and to ensure that others do not accuse you of plagiarism). You may (and we encourage you to) adapt, remix, transform, and build upon the material for any non-commercial purposes. This license does not permit you to use this material for commercial purposes.

The collateral damage of a global crisis: the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on thework experience of Gastrointestinal-Liver doctors

The collateral damage of a worldwide crisis: The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the work experiences of gastroenterologists This study investigated the impact of work changes as a result of COVID-19 on the work experiences of 248 gastroenterologists (GEs) working in Dutch hospitals. Specifically, we studied how the work of GEs changed as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, and what effect this has on burnout, engagement, job satisfaction, employability, work ability, physical and psychological health. Participants completed a questionnaire in the run-up to the second COVID-19 wave in October 2020. Results show that the COVID-19 crisis significantly reduced their number of working hours, and a small proportion of GEs worked temporarily in other units to care for COVID-19 patients. At the time of this study, the impact of these changes on the work experiences of GEs appears to be small. Although before the COVID-19 crisis GEs were slightly more positive about their work ability, physical and mental health than during this crisis, the changes in their work as a result of the COVID-19 crisis had no apparent negative effects on other aspects of their work experience. This study underscores the importance of not equating healthcare workers in drawing conclusions about the impact of the COVID-19 crisis. Different groups can experience the COVID-19 crisis differently, and variation can also exist within professional groups. Attention for work perceptions remains important because doctors who experienced more stress/work pressure reported less favorable outcomes.

Comparative Study of Occupational Burnout and Job Stress of Frontline and Non-Frontline Healthcare Workers in Hospital Wards during COVID-19 Pandemic.

BACKGROUND: Paying attention to the issue of mental health in the workplace, especially with current pandemic conditions of COVID-19 is of significant importance. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the factors affecting occupational burnout among health care center staff during the pandemic of coronavirus infection. METHODS: The present study was a case-control study carried out in the first half of the year 2020 on medical staff working in hospitals in Tehran. The sample size was 324 individuals, including 175 employees working in general (non-COVID) wards and 149 people working in COVID-19 wards. Demographic characteristics questionnaire and two standard questionnaires of Maslach Burnout Inventory and Parker and DeCotiis Job Stress Scale were distributed. RESULTS: Total score of job stress and its two dimensions (time and pressure) had a significant relationship with different levels of occupational burnout. Logistic regression analyses showed significant relations between job stress with emotional exhaustion (95% CI, 1.11-1.19, OR=1.15) and depersonalization. Participants in both wards experienced statistically significant increasing trends given the different components of occupational burnout concurrently by increasing their total stress score. CONCLUSION: Hospital staff's levels of stress and occupational burnout regardless of where they worked (COVID-19 wards or general wards) were not significantly different and existed among the members of both groups. On the other hand, job stress and its dimensions (time pressure and anxiety) had a significant relationship with the main dimensions of occupational burnout.

Healthcare workers' burn-out, hopelessness, fear of COVID-19 and perceived social support levels.

Background and objectives: During the pandemic, all healthcare workers have tried to cope with mental challenges. This study evaluated the healthcare workers' levels of burn-out, hopelessness, fear of COVID-19 and perceived social support, the relation between these factors, and other possible related components. Methods: Four hundred and fifty-one HCW (healthcare workers) all across Turkey were included in the study. Sociodemographic information form, Maslach Burn-out Inventory, Beck Hopelessness Scale, Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, and the Fear of COVID-19 Scale were given to the participants. This was a cross-sectional study via various online platforms. Results: The participants who were on duty in the COVID-19 clinic, complaining about the low salary or not having enough time for themselves or their own family, had significantly higher scores on three subscales of burn-out scale, and hopelessness scale. Working at governmental hospitals, working at departments containing a high risk of COVID-19 infection, and having a history of COVID-19 infection were found to be significantly associated with emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and hopelessness. Feeling control of your profession and getting social support from others were the two factors that tackle burnout in HCW. Family support is the only support that tackles all 3 subscales of burn-out and hopelessness. Conclusion: The findings emphasized that to tackle the burn-out and hopelessness of HCW, it is important for HCW to receive financial compensation for their hard work, to work under improved conditions, and to receive adequate social support.