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Prevalence of depression and its impact on quality of life among frontline nurses in emergency departments during the COVID-19 outbreak.
An, Ying; Yang, Yuan; Wang, Aiping; Li, Yue; Zhang, Qinge; Cheung, Teris; Ungvari, Gabor S; Qin, Ming-Zhao; An, Feng-Rong; Xiang, Yu-Tao.
  • An Y; Department of Emergency, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
  • Yang Y; Unit of Psychiatry, Institute of Translational Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Macau, Avenida da Universidade, Taipa, Macao SAR, China; Center for Cognition and Brain Sciences, University of Macau, Macao SAR, China; Institute of Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences,
  • Wang A; Department of Emergency, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
  • Li Y; Department of Emergency, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
  • Zhang Q; The National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders & Beijing Key Laboratory of Mental Disorders Beijing Anding Hospital & the Advanced Innovation Center for Human Brain Protection, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
  • Cheung T; School of Nursing, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, China.
  • Ungvari GS; Division of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia; University of Notre Dame Australia, Fremantle, Australia.
  • Qin MZ; Department of Geriatric Medicine, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
  • An FR; The National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders & Beijing Key Laboratory of Mental Disorders Beijing Anding Hospital & the Advanced Innovation Center for Human Brain Protection, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China. Electronic address: afrylm@sina.com.
  • Xiang YT; Unit of Psychiatry, Institute of Translational Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Macau, Avenida da Universidade, Taipa, Macao SAR, China; Center for Cognition and Brain Sciences, University of Macau, Macao SAR, China; Institute of Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences,
J Affect Disord ; 276: 312-315, 2020 11 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-653701
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

Frontline medical staff exposed to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) could be psychologically and mentally exhausted. This study examined the prevalence of depressive symptoms (depression hereafter) and their correlates and the association between depression and quality of life (QOL) in Emergency Department (ED) nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic in China.

METHODS:

This national, cross-sectional online survey was conducted between March 15 and March 20, 2020 in China. Depression and QOL were measured using the 9-item Patient Health Questionnaire, and the World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire-Brief Version, respectively.

RESULTS:

The overall prevalence of depression in 1103 ED nurses was 43.61% (95% CI=40.68-46.54%). Multiple logistic regression analysis revealed that working in tertiary hospitals (OR=1.647, P=0.009), direct patient care of COVID-19 patients (OR=1.421, P=0.018), and current smokers (OR=3.843, P<0.001) were significantly associated with depression. After controlling for covariates, nurses with depression had an overall lower QOL compared to those without (F(1,1103)=423.83, P<0.001).

CONCLUSION:

Depression was common among ED nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Considering the negative impact of depression on quality of patient care and nurses' QOL, a heightened awareness of, and early treatment for depression for frontline ED nurses should be provided.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pneumonia, Viral / Coronavirus Infections / Depression / Pandemics / Betacoronavirus / Nurses Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: J Affect Disord Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: J.jad.2020.06.047

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pneumonia, Viral / Coronavirus Infections / Depression / Pandemics / Betacoronavirus / Nurses Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: J Affect Disord Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: J.jad.2020.06.047