An accumulation of distress: Grief, loss, and isolation among healthcare providers during the COVID-19 pandemic

Ansari, David

doi:10.1016/j.ssmmh.2022.100146

Cited by 11 publications

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“…Previous studies of grief and psychological stressors in healthcare workers during the pandemic identified self-isolation from friends and relatives for fear of infecting them as a contributory Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness factor. 9,24,30,31 In those studies, when death of a loved one occurred, they were unable to mourn properly and may have experienced what Rabow et al described as "disenfranchised grief," which occurs when one cannot openly acknowledge or publicly mourn their loss due to shame or guilt of causing the illness, or not being present when they died, and therefore, grieve alone. 9 In our study, the participants had support from family and friends, and only quarantined when they had contact with a positive case, or isolated when tested positive.…”

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confidence: 99%

Determining the Impact of Hurricane Dorian and the Covid-19 Pandemic on Moral Distress in Emergency Medical Providers at the Rand Memorial Hospital: Moral distress in emergency medical personnel

Storr,

Hertelendy,

Hart

et al. 2024

Disaster med. public health prep.

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Objectives: The aim of this work was to determine the impact of Moral Distress (MD) in emergency physicians, nurses, and emergency medical service staff at the Rand Memorial Hospital (RMH) in the Bahamas, and the impact of Hurricane Dorian and the COVID-19 pandemic on Moral Distress. Method: A cross-sectional study utilizing a 3-part survey, which collected sociodemographic information, Hurricane Dorian and COVID-19 experiences, as well as responses to a validated modified Moral Distress Scale (MDS). Results: Participants with 2 negatively impactful experiences from COVID-19 had statistically significantly increased MD compared to participants with only 1 negatively impactful experience (40.4 vs. 23.6, P = 0.014). Losing a loved one due to COVID-19 was associated with significantly decreased MD (B = - 0.42, 95% CI -19.70 to -0.88, P = 0.03). Losing a loved one due to Hurricane Dorian had a non-statistically significant trend towards higher MD scores (B = 0.34, 95% CI -1.23 to 28.75, P = 0.07). Conclusion: The emergency medical staff at the RMH reported having mild - moderate MD. This is one of the first studies to look at the impact of concurrent disasters on MD in emergency medical providers in the Bahamas.

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Determining the Impact of Hurricane Dorian and the Covid-19 Pandemic on Moral Distress in Emergency Medical Providers at the Rand Memorial Hospital: Moral distress in emergency medical personnel

Storr,

Hertelendy,

Hart

et al. 2024

Disaster med. public health prep.

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“…Very few stakeholders had thought of the HCWs' physical and mental health support 18 , whose families were also at risk 19 , and at some point, society was against them 19 . Young age (25)(26)(27)(28)(29)(30)(31), nurse, pharmacist, having a higher educational level or qualifications 20 , lack of updated information, lack of confidence to manage stress 21 , financial limitations, self-employment, and routine responsibilities 22 , physical exhaustion 23 , long working hours, and isolation from society 24 further contributed to the mental strain experienced by HCWs.…”

Section: Coronavirusmentioning

confidence: 99%

Mental health status and associated factors with stress among healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study

Rani Das,

Sultana,

Abedin

et al. 2024

J Public Hlth Dev

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COVID-19, being the most terrible occurrence of the 21st century, has profoundly affected the physical and mental well-being of healthcare workers (HCWs). Throughout this pandemic, HCWs have been at the forefront, confronting numerous physical and mental health problems. Our study aimed to identify the major mental health issues experienced by HCWs in Dhaka City, Bangladesh. Additionally, we aimed to uncover the contributing factors that led to their heightened stress. According to this purpose, this cross-sectional study was conducted from June 2021 to February 2022 with different categories of HCWs selected from twelve hospitals exclusively designated for COVID-19 patients. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews using semi-structured questionnaires. A 10-item Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) was used to assess the stress levels experienced by the respondents. Among the total of 483 HCWs, 76.6% were nurses, 19.9% were doctors, and 3.5% were medical technologists. Our study found that the prevalence of COVID-19 positive cases among HCWs (nurses, doctors, and medical technologists) was 28.6%. Based on the PSS, 93.2% experienced low to moderate levels of stress, and 6.8% reported high levels of stress. A number of sociodemographic, habitual, organizational, and family factors of the respondents were significant, with the PSS at a 5% level of significance and a p-value less than 0.05. However, the variable ‘experience of any negligence, torture, blaming/bullying/threat from society’ was insignificant to the stress experienced by the HCWs. In brief, the study highlights the mental health issues faced by HCWs amid the pandemic, emphasizing significant associated factors. Organizational support and the role of the HCWs' families are crucial in reducing their stress levels.

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“…Each essay in the collection explores a different emotional or psychological dimension of the COVID-19 pandemic. The first four papers focus on specific groups facing elevated risk: new mothers ( Larotonda and Mason, 2022 ), Black women caregivers ( Kalinowski et al., 2022 ), healthcare workers ( Ansari, 2022 ), and college students in New York City ( Baines, 2022 ). The final three take a thematic focus, tackling topics of agency ( Parson et al., 2022 ), loneliness ( Parsons, 2022 ), and “languishing” ( Willen, 2022 ).…”

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Introduction: Journaling and Mental Health during COVID-19: Insights from the Pandemic Journaling Project

Wurtz

Willen

Mason

2022

SSM - Mental Health

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An accumulation of distress: Grief, loss, and isolation among healthcare providers during the COVID-19 pandemic

Cited by 11 publications

References 47 publications

Determining the Impact of Hurricane Dorian and the Covid-19 Pandemic on Moral Distress in Emergency Medical Providers at the Rand Memorial Hospital: Moral distress in emergency medical personnel

Determining the Impact of Hurricane Dorian and the Covid-19 Pandemic on Moral Distress in Emergency Medical Providers at the Rand Memorial Hospital: Moral distress in emergency medical personnel

Mental health status and associated factors with stress among healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study

Introduction: Journaling and Mental Health during COVID-19: Insights from the Pandemic Journaling Project

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