The first wave of COVID-19 and mental distress of physician residents in Brazil: a comparison between two cohorts

Júnior, Mário Luciano de Mélo Silva; Sapia, Arthur Violante; Neto, Jonas Marques Cavalcanti; Barbosa, Nathallya Maria Gomes; Neiva, Victória Beatriz Costa; Filho, Euler Nicolau Sauaia

doi:10.1186/s12960-022-00790-5

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“…This study aims to assess the medical residents’ perception of the COVID-19 pandemic impact, focusing mainly on education, and to a lesser extent on the psychological and ethical challenges facing healthcare frontliners. Recent similar data was reported in Brazil tackling analogous concepts and trying to answer parallel questions, 8 though the data available in the literature concerning those aspects is limited, especially in Lebanon. Therefore, this survey seeks to identify exposure factors affecting their training, evaluate their mental health in the middle of the crisis, and highlight the ethical dilemmas that they encountered in hospital settings.…”

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Professional and Psychological Influence of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Training of Medical Residents

Kanso,

Homsi,

Chaitou

et al. 2024

Journal of Medical Education and Curricular Development

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OBJECTIVES Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has profoundly impacted residency and fellowship training and education. However, how and to what extent the COVID-19 pandemic in Lebanon compromised the daily involvement of trainees on the clinical and ethical levels is currently unknown, which this study will shed light on. METHODS We conducted a cross-sectional survey (30 questions) targeting medical residents delivering healthcare services in Lebanon. Residents from different specialties were included in the study to assess the effect of the pandemic on their education and the ethical obstacles they faced when dealing with patients. RESULTS A total of 221 postgraduate medical students participated in our study. Results showed that about half of the residents (52.1%) were only able to do a basic physical examination rather than a full examination as a mandatory requirement in the residency curriculum. The majority (60%) agreed that the doctor–patient relationship is contravened. In addition, almost all residents suffered from fear and emotional distress that affected their education (83.7%). CONCLUSION The findings of this study identify the effect of COVID-19 on residents’ training, which affects treatment outcomes and greatly impacts the mental well-being of both healthcare workers and patients.

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Professional and Psychological Influence of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Training of Medical Residents

Kanso,

Homsi,

Chaitou

et al. 2024

Journal of Medical Education and Curricular Development

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Digital Marketing Role in the Tourism Sector in Post-COVID-19

Aman,

Kangai,

Papp-Váry

2024

Tourist Behaviour and the New Normal, Volume I

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Prevalence and Correlates of Depression, Anxiety, and Burnout Among Physicians and Postgraduate Medical Trainees: A Scoping Review of Recent Literature (Preprint)

Obeng Nkrumah,

Adu,

Agyapong

et al. 2024

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BACKGROUND The mental well-being of physicians is increasingly recognized as vital, both for their personal health and the quality of care they provide to patients. Physicians face a variety of mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, and burnout, which have become prevalent issues globally. These mental health concerns are like those found in the general population but are particularly significant in the demanding healthcare setting. Objective: This review aims to explore the prevalence and correlates of depression, anxiety, and burnout among physicians and residents in training. OBJECTIVE This review aims to explore the prevalence and correlates of depression, anxiety, and burnout among physicians and residents in training. METHODS A comprehensive literature review was conducted, searching databases such as Medline, PubMed, Scopus, CINAHL, and PsycINFO. The review focused on studies published from 2021 to 2024 that addressed the prevalence of these mental health conditions in physicians and residents. The findings, in line with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, were summarized in detailed tables. RESULTS Following titles and abstracts screening, 196 publications were selected for full-text review, with 92 articles ultimately included in the analysis. The results revealed significant variability in the prevalence of burnout, depression, and anxiety. Burnout rates among physicians ranged from 4.7% to 90.1% and from 18.3% to 94% among residents. Depression prevalence ranged from 4.8% to 66.5% in physicians and from 7.7% to 93% in residents. Anxiety rates were between 8% and 78.9% in physicians and 10% to 63.9% in residents. Notably, women reported higher rates of all three conditions compared to men. Key factors influencing these mental health conditions included demographics (age, gender, education, financial status, family situation, occupation), psychological conditions, social factors (stigma, family life), work organization (workload, work conditions), and COVID-19-related issues (caring for COVID-19 patients, fear of infection, working in high-risk areas, concerns about PPE, and testing positive). CONCLUSIONS This review indicates a high prevalence of burnout, depression, and anxiety among physicians and residents, with female participants consistently showing higher rates than males. These findings can guide policymakers and healthcare administrators in designing targeted programs and interventions to help reduce these mental health issues in these groups.

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The first wave of COVID-19 and mental distress of physician residents in Brazil: a comparison between two cohorts

Cited by 3 publications

References 28 publications

Professional and Psychological Influence of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Training of Medical Residents

Professional and Psychological Influence of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Training of Medical Residents

Digital Marketing Role in the Tourism Sector in Post-COVID-19

Prevalence and Correlates of Depression, Anxiety, and Burnout Among Physicians and Postgraduate Medical Trainees: A Scoping Review of Recent Literature (Preprint)

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