Mental Health Outcomes in Healthcare Workers in COVID-19 and Non-COVID-19 Care Units: A Cross-Sectional Survey in Belgium

Tiete, Julien; Guatteri, Magda; Lachaux, Audrey; Matossian, A.; Hougardy, Jean-Michel; Loas, Gwenolé; Rotsaert, Marianne

doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2020.612241

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“…Likewise, another study from Italy, involving 1,153 HCWs showed that those who were directly involved with COVID-19 patients experienced higher levels of burnout and associated somatic symptoms (such as muscle tension, sleep problems and changes in eating) [ 76 ]. Other studies however failed to confirm these differences including this study from Belgium in 647 HCWs were higher level of burnout, insomnia, and anxiety were noted among nurses in comparison to physicians but not in HCWs working in Covid-19 care units compared to those working in non-Covid-19 care units or in both [ 86 ]. Similarly, in a study from Romania first-line trainees (e.g.…”

Section: Burnout and Resiliencementioning

confidence: 76%

A year in review: sleep dysfunction and psychological distress in healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic

2022

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The Covid-19 outbreak has taken a substantial toll on the mental and physical wellbeing of healthcare workers (HCWs), impacting healthcare systems at a global scale. One year into the pandemic, the need to establish the prevalence of sleep dysfunction and psychological distress in the face of COVID-19, identify risk and protective factors and explore effective countermeasures remains of critical importance. Despite implicit limitations relating to the quality of available studies, a plethora of evidence to-date suggests that a considerable proportion of HCWs experience significant sleep disturbances (estimated to afflict every two in five HCWs) as well as mood symptoms (with more than one in five reporting high levels of depression or anxiety). Younger age, female gender, frontline status, fear or risk of infection, occupation, current or past mental health concerns, and a lower level of social support were all associated with a greater risk of disturbed sleep and adverse psychological outcomes. Furthermore, we discuss the link between sleep deprivation, susceptibility to viral infections and psychosocial wellbeing, in relevance to COVID-19 and summarize the existing evidence regarding the presence and predictors of traumatic stress/PTSD and burnout in HCWs. Finally, we highlight the role of resilience and tailored interventions in order to mitigate vulnerability and prevent long-term physical and psychological implications. Indeed, promoting psychological resilience through an enhanced social support network has proven crucial for HCWs in coping under these strenuous circumstances. Future research should aim to provide high quality information on the long-term consequences and the effectiveness of applied interventions.

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Section: Burnout and Resiliencementioning

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A year in review: sleep dysfunction and psychological distress in healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic

2022

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“…Furthermore, in our review, general and frontline staff recorded similar levels of psychological distress. Several previous studies demonstrated a higher psychological impact for frontline staff, yet others showed that the mental health effects of the crisis were equally felt across settings or specialties [58-60].…”

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A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Mental Health Symptoms during the Covid-19 Pandemic in Southeast Asia

Pappa

Chen

Barnett

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Aims: The Covid-19 pandemic has had a substantial impact on the mental health of the general public and high-risk groups across the globe. Southeast Asia, one of the first regions to be affected by the outbreak, is of particular interest given its proximity and close links to China, experience with recent epidemics (i.e. SARS), and the variable course of the outbreak in the region thus far. The aim of this study was to systemically review and assess the prevalence of anxiety, depression and insomnia symptoms in the general adult population, frontline and general healthcare workers (HCWs), and adult students in Southeast Asia during the course of the first year of the Covid-19 pandemic. Methods: Several literature databases (PubMed, Embase, PsycINFO, Web of Science, and medRxiv) were systemically searched for articles published up to February 2021. Two reviewers independently evaluated all the relevant studies using pre-determined criteria and assessed the risk of bias for each included study. The prevalence rates of mental health symptoms were estimated using a random-effect meta-analysis model. Results: In total, 32 samples from 25 studies with 20,352 participants were included. Anxiety symptoms was assessed in all 25 studies and depressive symptoms in 15 studies with pooled prevalence rates of 22% and 16% respectively. Only two studies evaluated insomnia, whose prevalence was estimated to be 19%. The overall prevalence of mental health disorders was similar amongst frontline HCWs (18%), general HCWs (17%), and students (20%) whilst being noticeably higher in the general population (27%). Conclusions: The results indicate that a considerable proportion of participants report the presence of anxiety, depression and insomnia symptoms. However, the pooled prevalence rates in Southeast Asia are significantly lower than those reported in other meta-analyses from other areas such as China and Europe. This meta-analysis may provide valuable evidence for more targeted identification of mental health needs and guide future research of long-term outcomes. Keywords: meta-analysis; Covid-19; mental health; pandemic; general population; healthcare workers; students; anxiety; depression; insomnia

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“…However, in contrast to the aforementioned conditions, it is still unclear how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the burnout prevalence amongst HCW. Included studies suggest a significant increase in burnout prevalence in HCW, comparable to those found for depression, anxiety, PTSD and stress, with values up to 45.6% [ 12 ▪ ]. The extended duration of the pandemic will likely lead to an even more increased burnout prevalence in the coming months.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sleep disturbances in nurses and medical doctors was only assessed in two studies [ 12 ▪ , 13 ]. Here, both studies showed that sleep disturbances were frequent in HCW (prevalence rates up to 68.7%) and both showed that these were more frequent in nurses; thus, being in line with the aforementioned findings of more affective and stress-related disorders in nurses.…”

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Impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic on healthcare workers: systematic comparison between nurses and medical doctors

Kunz¹,

Strasser

Hasan

2021

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Mental Health Outcomes in Healthcare Workers in COVID-19 and Non-COVID-19 Care Units: A Cross-Sectional Survey in Belgium

Cited by 94 publications

References 28 publications

A year in review: sleep dysfunction and psychological distress in healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic

A year in review: sleep dysfunction and psychological distress in healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic

A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Mental Health Symptoms during the Covid-19 Pandemic in Southeast Asia

Impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic on healthcare workers: systematic comparison between nurses and medical doctors

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