Self-care among healthcare social workers: The impact of COVID-19

Miller, Msw J. Jay; Cassar, Msw Jennifer Reddin

doi:10.1080/00981389.2021.1885560

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“…These changes could have a negative psychological impact due to prolonged stress, higher job demands, changing responsibilities and limited resources worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic (Harrikari et al 2021;Holmes et al 2021;Miller and Reddin Cassar, 2021). These stresses highlight possible reasons for the deterioration between Phases 1 and 2 within this present study.…”

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confidence: 68%

“…Compassionate employers, and a positive, supportive workplace could overcome the pressure in social work and care work and improve wellbeing and work-related quality of life(Cook et al 2020;Kalliath et al 2020). Other means of achieving a better work-life balance to improve wellbeing must involve a health-promoting lifestyle with training and development opportunities, self-care, flexible working hours and less excess demands and working responsibilities(Miller and Reddin Cassar, 2021) Kalliath et al (2020). have suggested that by promoting work-family measures among the social care workforce, this can contribute to positive work outcomes.…”

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Working conditions and well-being in UK social care and social work during COVID-19

Ravalier

McFadden²,

Gillen³

et al. 2022

Journal of Social Work

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Stress and mental health are among the biggest causes of sickness absence in the UK, with the Social Work and Social Care sectors having among the highest levels of stress and mental health sickness absence of all professions in the UK. Chronically poor working conditions are known to impact employees' psychological and physiological health. The spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has affected both the mode and method of work in Social Care and Social Work. Through a series of cross-sectional online surveys, completed by a total of 4,950 UK Social Care and Social Workers, this study reports the changing working conditions and well-being of UK Social Care and Social Workers at two time points (phases) during the COVID-19 pandemic. All working conditions and well-being measures were found to be significantly worse during Phase 2 (November–January 2021) than Phase 1 (May–July 2020), with worse psychological well-being than the UK average in Phase 2. Furthermore, our findings indicate that in January 2021, feelings about general well-being, control at work, and working conditions predicted worsened psychological well-being. Our findings highlight the importance of understanding and addressing the impact of the pandemic on the Social Care and Social Work workforce, thus highlighting that individuals, organizations, and governments need to develop mechanisms to support these employees during and beyond the pandemic.

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Working conditions and well-being in UK social care and social work during COVID-19

Ravalier

McFadden²,

Gillen³

et al. 2022

Journal of Social Work

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“…Burnout was evaluated with a validated single‐item burnout measure with a five‐point Likert scale 23 ; responses were dichotomized as a score less than or equal to 2 and a score equal to or greater than 3, with higher scores indicating greater potential symptomatology 24 . Utilizing a retrospective pre/post design, 25,26 participants were asked to rate their level of burnout prior to the pandemic (i.e., about 6 months prior), as well as at the time of completing the survey. The Patient Health Questionnaire‐4 (PHQ‐4), 21 a screen for anxiety and depression, was utilized to measure psychological distress 27,28 .…”

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Provider and staff crisis well‐being associated with trust in leadership and baseline burnout

Moerdler

Steinberg

Jin

et al. 2021

Pediatric Blood & Cancer

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Background The impact of the coronavirus 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic on the emotional health of health care workers continues to be an area of active research. However, few studies have focused on those working in pediatrics and its subspecialties, as well as ancillary and non‐patient‐facing staff. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence and associated predictors of burnout and emotional well‐being of providers and staff. Methods An anonymous electronic survey was developed evaluating demographics, pandemic experiences, possible predictor variables, and three main outcomes of burnout, psychological distress, and perceived stress. Pediatric hematology oncology (PHO) chiefs and program directors across the country were invited to participate and disseminate the survey to their programs. Results A total of 682/1950 (35% of invited) individuals responded to all predictor and outcome variables. Over half reported high levels of burnout and some reported moderate/high levels of distress. Prepandemic burnout and decreased trust in leadership were associated with all three outcomes. Additional predictors included having a child ≤18 years at home, hospital role, and worrying about patient care or relationship with their patients. The majority (n = 444/682, 65.5%) reported that their institution had made COVID‐19‐related mental health resources available. However, only 6.5% (n = 44/682) reported utilizing these resources. Conclusions While the majority of PHO providers and staff were resilient during the early stages of the COVID‐19 pandemic, many reported high levels of burnout, yet few are utilizing institutional resources. This study has highlighted several actionable areas to help identify and address factors that are wearing down the emotional well‐being of providers and staff.

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“…Hence, we can conclude that health care has a social and self-esteem perspective. Miller and Reddin (2021) associate self-actualization with the realization of self-care to remain healthy.…”

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Maslow’s theory for preventive healthcare in India – a content analysis approach

Chopra

2021

IJPHM

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Purpose The purpose of the study was to apply Maslow’s hierarchy of needs to understand consumer motivation for preventive health care in India using content analysis. Design/methodology/approach Content analysis approach which is a qualitative-based approach was adopted. The responses were collected through semi-structured interviews using purposeful sampling method, and the responses were analyzed using content analysis approach. Sub themes and main themes were derived from the data which related to concepts in Maslow’s theory. Findings The results indicate the following: healthy food, healthy diet and health supplements are the basic need; sustainability of health and fitness and health security relate to safety and security need; feeling of pride in being fit, being a role model of fitness for others and influence of electronic media relate to social and self-esteem need; freedom from disease and peace of mind fulfill the need for self-actualization. Research limitations/implications To strengthen the external validity, a mix of alternate research methodologies adopting qualitative and quantitative approach need to be adopted. Practical implications This study will help to better understand motivation for preventive health care. It will enable health-care companies to design health-care marketing programs based on Maslow’s theory to motivate individuals to purchase health products. The public health-care departments can issue guidelines based on Maslow’s theory to motivate citizens toward preventive health care. Originality/value Maslow’s theory was applied in the context of preventive health care.

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Self-care among healthcare social workers: The impact of COVID-19

Cited by 46 publications

References 42 publications

Working conditions and well-being in UK social care and social work during COVID-19

Working conditions and well-being in UK social care and social work during COVID-19

Provider and staff crisis well‐being associated with trust in leadership and baseline burnout

Maslow’s theory for preventive healthcare in India – a content analysis approach

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