Extreme work in extraordinary times: the impact of COVID-stress on the resilience and burnout of frontline paramedic workers – the importance of perceived organisational support

Tham, Tse Leng; Alfes, Kerstin; Holland, Peter; Thynne, Lara; Vieceli, Julian

doi:10.1080/09585192.2023.2237871

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“…Consistent with previous literature, our in-depth interviews have highlighted the importance of institutional measures as a key resource that supports, sustains and offsets demands [ 8 , 56 , 57 ] of HCWs during pandemics, thereby mitigating burnout [ 58 ]. Like the needs mentioned in Poh et al’s [ 24 ] study, our participants also expressed concerns over emotional security, workplace safety, confidence, and trust in leadership.…”

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Psychological well-being of healthcare workers during COVID-19 in a mental health institution

Leung,

Lim,

Lim

et al. 2024

PLoS ONE

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Introduction This study examined the psychological wellbeing of Healthcare Workers (HCWs) during COVID-19 in a mental health setting, associations of psychosocial wellbeing with coping style, and ways that organisations can mitigate the psychosocial burden on HCWs. Methods Thirty-seven Mental HCWs (MHCWs) from infected and non-infected wards (control group), were recruited and assessed at three timepoints. Psychological wellbeing, perceived cohesion, and coping style (Brief-COPE) were assessed. Reports on individual coping and feedback on the organisation were collected through in-depth interview. Comparison between infected and non-infected wards, as well as comparison of psychosocial measures and perceived cohesion, across the three timepoints were made. As there were no significant changes in coping styles across the timepoints, Timepoint 1 (T1) coping style was used to correlate with the psychosocial measures across all timepoints. Thematic analysis was used for qualitative data. Results MHCWs from infected wards reported significantly higher levels of stress, χ2(1) = 6.74, p = 0.009, effect size: medium (ε2 = 0.198), and more severe sleep disturbance (PSQI), χ2(1) = 6.20, p = 0.013, effect size: medium (ε2 = 0.182), as compared to the control group at T2. They also engaged in more problem-focused coping (T2 and T3) and emotion-focused coping (T2). As expected, negative coping style was correlated with negative outcomes except problem-focused coping that was correlated with both negative (sleep disturbance and anxiety symptoms) and positive outcomes (wellbeing). Emotion-focused coping was moderately correlated (Tb = 0.348, p<0.017) with higher levels of wellbeing at T2. Thematic analyses revealed MHCWs felt supported by the responsiveness of the institution, emotional and informational support, and the availability from direct leaders, presence of team and hospital leaders on the ground, helped build trust and confidence in the leadership. Conclusions MHCWs experienced significantly higher levels of stress and sleep disturbance during COVID-19. The ways that organizations can offset the psychological burden of pandemics on MHCWs are discussed.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

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Psychological well-being of healthcare workers during COVID-19 in a mental health institution

Leung,

Lim,

Lim

et al. 2024

PLoS ONE

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“…Maslach's theory proposes that burnout is influenced by the nature of work-related stress experienced by individuals [40,41]. When examining gender differences in burnout among SHS teachers in Ghana, it may be possible to identify patterns indicating that male and female teachers may experience distinct stressors or coping mechanisms that contribute to varying levels of EE, DP, and reduced PA. For instance, research could explore whether female teachers are more susceptible to EE due to potentially higher emotional labor demands in the classroom or societal expectations related to caregiving roles.…”

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Profiling Differences in Burnout Among Senior High School Teachers in Ghana Based on Their Demographic Characteristics

Owusu,

Arthur,

Kwabena Nkyi

et al. 2023

IJCE

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Globally, the issue of burnout persists among educators, giving rise to feelings of anxiety and depression. The implications of burnout on teachers' health are significant, posing a risk to both their physical and mental well-being. This study examined burnout among Senior High School (SHS) teachers in Ghana, with a specific focus on investigating the potential influence of gender, educational qualification, and teaching experience on burnout levels. The study adopted a descriptive cross-sectional survey design, employing the census method to involve all 520 teachers from the chosen public Senior High Schools in the Cape Coast Metropolis. The data collection instrument used in this study was an adapted version of the Maslach Burnout Inventory-Educators’ Survey. Inferential statistics, specifically, Multivariate Analysis of Variance (MANOVA), was used to analyse the research hypotheses. The study revealed that there were significant differences in burnout among teachers based on their gender, educational qualification, and teaching experience. In light of our findings, we recommend that Senior High Schools prioritise the enhancement of their counseling services. Specifically, we suggest organising gender-specific seminars and workshops to empower both male and female teachers. These initiatives should focus on promoting coping strategies that are attuned to gender-related nuances and reinforcing their individual masculine and feminine identities.

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2023

IJCE

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Globally, the issue of burnout persists among educators, giving rise to feelings of anxiety and depression. The implications of burnout on teachers' health are significant, posing a risk to both their physical and mental well-being. This study examined burnout among Senior High School (SHS) teachers in Ghana, with a specific focus on investigating the potential influence of gender, educational qualification, and teaching experience on burnout levels. The study adopted a descriptive cross-sectional survey design, employing the census method to involve all 520 teachers from the chosen public SHSs in the Cape Coast Metropolis. The data collection instrument used in this study was an adapted version of the Maslach Burnout Inventory-Educators' Survey. Inferential statistics, specifically, multivariate analysis of variance, was used to analyze the research hypotheses. The study revealed that there were significant differences in burnout among teachers based on their gender, educational qualification, and teaching experience. In light of our findings, we recommend that SHSs prioritize the enhancement of their counseling services. Specifically, we suggest organizing gender-specific seminars and workshops to empower both male and female teachers. These initiatives should focus on promoting coping strategies that are attuned to gender-related nuances and reinforcing their individual masculine and feminine identities.

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Extreme work in extraordinary times: the impact of COVID-stress on the resilience and burnout of frontline paramedic workers – the importance of perceived organisational support

Cited by 7 publications

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Psychological well-being of healthcare workers during COVID-19 in a mental health institution

Psychological well-being of healthcare workers during COVID-19 in a mental health institution

Profiling Differences in Burnout Among Senior High School Teachers in Ghana Based on Their Demographic Characteristics

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