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Burnout and psychological distress amongst Australian healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic
| Content Provider | SAGE Publishing |
|---|---|
| Author | Dobson, Hannah Malpas, Charles B. Burrell, Aidan Jc Gurvich, Caroline Chen, Leo Kulkarni, Jayashri Winton-Brown, Toby |
| Copyright Year | 2020 |
| Abstract | Objective:To examine psychological distress in healthcare workers (HCWs) during the COVID-19 pandemic in April–May 2020.Methods:A cross-sectional survey examining demographic, employment and mental health characteristics of HCWs in a large metropolitan hospital in Australia.Results:HCWs showed significant symptoms of moderate-severe level depression (21%), anxiety (20%) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD; 29%), associated with burnout, prior psychiatric history, profession and resilience.Conclusion:Despite low levels of COVID contact, moderate to high levels of psychological distress were reported. Continued monitoring and support for HCWs’ mental well-being is warranted as the COVID-19 pandemic develops. |
| Related Links | https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/1039856220965045?download=true |
| Starting Page | 26 |
| Ending Page | 30 |
| Page Count | 5 |
| ISSN | 10398562 |
| Issue Number | 1 |
| Volume Number | 29 |
| Journal | Australasian Psychiatry (APY) |
| e-ISSN | 14401665 |
| DOI | 10.1177/1039856220965045 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Sage Publications UK |
| Publisher Date | 2020-10-12 |
| Publisher Place | London |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Rights Holder | © The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists 2020 |
| Subject Keyword | mental health COVID-19 healthcare workers burnout |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
| Subject | Psychiatry and Mental Health |
