The impact of COVID-19 on the occupational health of oncologists: a descriptive analysis of occupational safety, perceived burnout and social support among practicing oncologists in Alexandria, Egypt

Omar, Abeid Mohamed Athman; Ramadan, Marwa; Khamis, Yomna; Ismail, Abdelsalam

doi:10.3332/ecancer.2021.1273

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“…In our review, we found almost no studies that looked at the mental health disorders of oncology HCPs prior to the pandemic. Research that focused on the pandemic mostly focused on anxiety [ 50 , 52 , 58 , 71 ], but did not go beyond to the explore the psychological or emotional well-being as well as other specific relevant psychiatric disorders such as PTSD [ 68 ] and substance use of these healthcare professionals. Almost no studies pre- and post-pandemic have looked at the prevalence and risk factors for suicide among oncology HCPs despite data showing that physicians in other disciplines are at an increased risk for suicidality [ 75 ].…”

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“…In addition to the tremendous psychological burden on oncology HCPs as a result of the pandemic, they also reported high levels of burnout, moral distress, and moral injury. Increased burnout was robustly reported by oncologists around the globe during the pandemic [ 51 , 53 , 64 , 69 , 70 , 71 ]. For example, one study in Egypt found that nearly 80% of the oncologists contacted reported being more overwhelmed and burned out than they were before the pandemic [ 71 ].…”

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“…Increased burnout was robustly reported by oncologists around the globe during the pandemic [ 51 , 53 , 64 , 69 , 70 , 71 ]. For example, one study in Egypt found that nearly 80% of the oncologists contacted reported being more overwhelmed and burned out than they were before the pandemic [ 71 ]. Another study that looked at 942 oncology professionals from 99 countries found that nearly 50% reported burnout [ 51 ].…”

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Oncology Healthcare Professionals’ Mental Health during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Granek

Nakash

2022

Current Oncology

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The paper begins by reviewing the literature on oncology healthcare professionals’ (HCP) mental health. We summarize and present the current data on HCP mental health in order to understand the baseline state of oncology HCPs’ mental health status prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. At each juncture, we will discuss the implications of these mental health variables on the personal lives of HCPs, the healthcare system, and patient care. We follow by reviewing the literature on these parameters during the COVID-19 pandemic in order to better understand the impact of COVID-19 on the overall mental health of HCPs working in oncology. By reviewing and summarizing the data before and after the start of the pandemic, we will get a fuller picture of the pre-existing stressors facing oncology HCPs and the added burden caused by pandemic-related stresses. The second part of this review paper will discuss the implications for the oncology workforce and offer recommendations based on the research literature in order to improve the lives of HCPs, and in the process, improve patient care.

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Oncology Healthcare Professionals’ Mental Health during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Granek

Nakash

2022

Current Oncology

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“…These adjustments to their daily working practices, along with several personal challenges (e.g., family stressors), have led to an increased sense of burnout among oncologists during the Covid-19 pandemic [18,19]. The European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Resilience Task Force found that the proportion of oncologists experiencing burnout rose from 25% at the onset of the pandemic (April 2020) to 57% after 10 months (February 2021) [20][21][22].…”

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Correlation between psychological resilience and burnout syndrome in oncologists amid the Covid-19 pandemic

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Kelemenić-Dražin

Silovski

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Purpose Oncologists are predisposed to developing burnout syndrome. Like other health care professionals worldwide, oncologists have endured additional, extreme challenges during the Covid-19 pandemic. Psychological resilience presents a potential protective mechanism against burnout. This cross-sectional study examines whether psychological resilience eased burnout syndrome among Croatian oncologists during the pandemic. Methods An anonymized self-reporting questionnaire was electronically distributed by the Croatian Society for Medical Oncology to 130 specialist and resident oncologists working in hospitals. Available for completion from September 6–24, 2021, the survey comprised demographic questions; the Oldenburg Burnout Inventory (OLBI), covering exhaustion and disengagement; and the Brief Resilience Scale (BRS). The response rate was 57.7%. Results Burnout was moderate or high for 86% of respondents, while 77% had moderate or high psychological resilience. Psychological resilience was significantly negatively correlated with the OLBI exhaustion subscale (r = − .54; p < 0.001) and the overall OLBI score (r = − .46; p < 0.001). Scheffe’s post hoc test showed that oncologists with high resilience scored significantly lower on the overall OLBI (M = 2.89; SD = 0.487) compared to oncologists with low resilience (M = 2.52; SD = 0.493). Conclusion The findings thus indicate that oncologists with high psychological resilience are at significantly lower risk of developing burnout syndrome. Accordingly, convenient measures to encourage psychological resilience in oncologists should be identified and implemented.

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Hemşirelerin Covid-19 Pandemi Sürecinde Çalışma Koşulları Ve İş Güvenliği Bilgi Düzeylerinin Belirlenmesi

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AĞAR

SARI³

2023

Avrasya Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi

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Background: COVID-19 has become one of the most important occupational diseases for nurses who are in close contact with patients during the pandemic period. Objectives: It was carried out to determine the working conditions and occupational safety knowledge levels of nurses during the pandemic process. Methods: The sample of the study consists of 184 nurses who work actively in Gaziantep 25 December state hospital, who are not on unpaid leave and maternity leave, and who voluntarily participated in the study. Results: It was determined that 70.7% of the nurses were women, 40.8% worked in services, 60.3% received training on occupational health and safety during the pandemic process, and 38% worked 48 hours or more per week. According to the findings, the maximum score that can be obtained from the scale was 270, the mean score of the nurses was 123.64±32.07, the highest score was obtained from the occupational diseases and complaints, and the lowest score was obtained from the accidents and poisoning subscale. Conclusion: It is necessary to establish an attitude towards occupational health and safety for nurses working in hospitals and to provide necessary legal regulations. Working hours should be regulated not to exceed 8 hours, hospitals should be inspected at regular intervals, occupational safety specialists should be made compulsory in hospitals, and working nurses should be screened for occupational diseases at certain intervals.Background: COVID-19 has become one of the most important occupational diseases for nurses who are in close contact with patients during the pandemic period. Objectives: It was carried out to determine the working conditions and occupational safety knowledge levels of nurses during the pandemic process. Methods: The sample of the study consists of 184 nurses who work actively in Gaziantep 25 December state hospital, who are not on unpaid leave and maternity leave, and who voluntarily participated in the study. Results: It was determined that 70.7% of the nurses were women, 40.8% worked in services, 60.3% received training on occupational health and safety during the pandemic process, and 38% worked 48 hours or more per week. According to the findings, the maximum score that can be obtained from the scale was 270, the mean score of the nurses was 123.64±32.07, the highest score was obtained from the occupational diseases and complaints, and the lowest score was obtained from the accidents and poisoning subscale. Conclusion: It is necessary to establish an attitude towards occupational health and safety for nurses working in hospitals and to provide necessary legal regulations. Working hours should be regulated not to exceed 8 hours, hospitals should be inspected at regular intervals, occupational safety specialists should be made compulsory in hospitals, and working nurses should be screened for occupational diseases at certain intervals.

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The impact of COVID-19 on the occupational health of oncologists: a descriptive analysis of occupational safety, perceived burnout and social support among practicing oncologists in Alexandria, Egypt

Cited by 3 publications

References 32 publications

Oncology Healthcare Professionals’ Mental Health during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Oncology Healthcare Professionals’ Mental Health during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Correlation between psychological resilience and burnout syndrome in oncologists amid the Covid-19 pandemic

Hemşirelerin Covid-19 Pandemi Sürecinde Çalışma Koşulları Ve İş Güvenliği Bilgi Düzeylerinin Belirlenmesi

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