Burnout in the Emergency Department hospital staff at Cork University Hospital

Chernoff, Peter; Adedokun, Comfort O.; O’Sullivan, I; McManus, John; Payne, Ann

doi:10.1007/s11845-018-1871-5

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“…High levels of stress are not uncommon in healthcare workers, but likely exacerbated in the wake of a global pandemic of a new infectious disease with information and control strategies continuously changing. Previous work reported high burnout rates of a small sample of radiographers in Ireland [18] and coupled with the considerable number of radiographer respondents in this work (30%) considering leaving their job or retiring since the COVID-19 outbreak, should be a concern for management and the profession alike. The potential exists for long-term negative effects on the current workforce [19] which may impact on services nationally unless stress and burnout among this profession are specifically addressed post pandemic.…”

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Early experiences of radiographers in Ireland during the COVID-19 crisis

2020

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Background Imaging is crucial for assessing the severity and progression of COVID-19. Radiographers are amongst the first-line health professionals that may be exposed to infected persons. This work describes the early experience of radiographers in Ireland to the impact of COVID-19 using two electronic surveys distributed 6 weeks apart. Results were analysed using descriptive statistics and thematic analysis. Results A total of 370 responded to the first survey and 276 the second, with all six Irish health regions represented. Three quarters of radiographers (77%) reported having adequate personal protective equipment (PPE) available to them. However, almost half of the radiographers were inadvertently exposed to COVID-19-positive patients without appropriate PPE, largely attributed to poor communication and testing. Anxiety levels while initially high, reduced substantially 6 weeks into the crisis period. However, obvious distress was noted amongst some respondents. Forty percent of radiographers reported burnout symptoms due to the COVID-19 crisis and 30% reported considering changing jobs or retiring since the COVID-19 outbreak. Conclusion Clear communication regarding changing protocols and importantly patients’ infectious status are essential to safeguard healthcare workers and to minimise unnecessary anxiety and distress. Attention is required to staff mental health including the identification of burnout symptoms to prevent long-term negative consequences of the pandemic on radiography services.

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Early experiences of radiographers in Ireland during the COVID-19 crisis

2020

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“…This was consistent with other studies in terms of prevalence, however, other studies showed female staff suffered from higher work-related burnout rather than personal burnout. 51,52 Furthermore, age and marital status did not have signi cant correlations with burnout or stress. The data also re ected that Bahraini EPs were experiencing higher personal burnout, work-related burnout stress overload, personal vulnerability, and event load in contrast to their non-Bahraini colleagues (p< 0.05; see Table 7).…”

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Burnout and Stress Among Emergency Physicians in the Kingdom of Bahrain Using the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (CBI) and Short Form-stress Overload Scale (SOS-S)

Abuzeyad

Bashmi

Das

et al. 2020

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Background: Emergency physicians (EPs) are exposed to various stressors that lead to burnout, and these factors have never been examined in the emergency departments (EDs) of the Kingdom of Bahrain. The study identifies the prevalence rates and associated variables for burnout and stress among EPs in Bahrain’s EDs.Methods: A cross sectional study involving 134 EPs working in the ED for the three major tertiary hospitals completed the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (CBI) and Stress Overload Scale-Short Form (SOS-S).Results: The survey had a response rate of 86.7% (n=116). The prevalence rate was 81.0% for personal burnout (M: 63.0, SD: 22.4; CI: 67.0% - 83.3%), 69.8% for work-related burnout (M: 60.3, SD: 21.6; CI: 60.6%- 78.0%), and 40.5% for patient-related burnout (M: 43.1, SD: 25.4; CI: 31.5% - 50.0%). Approximately 23.9% EPs were at high risk for illness. The CBI and SOS-S subscales had statistically significant correlations, illustrating that higher personal, work-related, and patient-related burnout was associated with higher personal vulnerability, event load, and stress overload. Being female, Bahraini, Chief Resident or Consultant, working >50 hours per week, taking at least one sick leave in the last year, and experiencing sleep disturbances and workplace violence were all contributing factors to higher burnout and stress levels. Conclusion: The prevalence of burnout and stress among the EPs in Bahrain is high and reflects a significant problem. Several demographic and occupational factors are closely related to burnout and stress, and need to be addressed to higher authorities in order to implement protective measures.

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“…During a crisis, such as the current COVID-19 pandemic, these challenges can substantially increase. Healthcare workers are routinely subjected to intense stimuli in their work that may lead to burnout (Chernoff et al 2018) and result in distress and emotional suffering (Ducar et al 2020). In this current unprecedented global pandemic, front-line healthcare workers are risking their lives in the line of duty requiring them to demonstrate courage in the presence of fear.…”

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Mindfulness moments for clinicians in the midst of a pandemic

Hedderman¹,

O’Doherty

O’Connor

2020

Ir. j. psychol. Med.

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Clinicians are routinely subjected to intense and stressful working environments, and the current COVID-19 crisis increases their risk of psychological distress. Mindfulness has been shown to improve life satisfaction, resilience to stress, self-compassion, compassion and general well-being in healthcare workers. Based on their clinical experience, the authors present mindfulness moments for clinicians (MMFC), a selection of short, simple and accessible mindfulness practices to promote resilience and compassion among clinicians working in this pandemic. The practices can be used on the job and are accessible to both novice and experienced meditators. Most of these practices are extracted from evidence-based mindfulness programmes. Further research is indicated to assess the effectiveness of using MMFC to support clinicians in their work and to promote resilience.

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Burnout in the Emergency Department hospital staff at Cork University Hospital

Abstract: Burnout is very common in the Emergency Department at CUH. Approximately three out of four staff met the cutoff for burnout. Self-reported depression was also significantly associated with burnout.

Cited by 34 publications

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Early experiences of radiographers in Ireland during the COVID-19 crisis

Early experiences of radiographers in Ireland during the COVID-19 crisis

Burnout and Stress Among Emergency Physicians in the Kingdom of Bahrain Using the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (CBI) and Short Form-stress Overload Scale (SOS-S)

Mindfulness moments for clinicians in the midst of a pandemic

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