Research into stress in healthcare workers during the covid19 pandemic [COVID-19]
Research type
Research Study
Full title
The Covid-19 Pandemic: Factors Associated with Adverse Mental Health Outcomes Among Health Care Workers
IRAS ID
285841
Contact name
Mohammed Abbas
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Leicestershire Partnership Trust
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 1 months, 2 days
Research summary
The Covid-19 pandemic is the biggest public health crisis in over a century. The strain on the physical and mental health of healthcare workers (HCWs) working during this time has been both unprecedented and unique.Several factors, such as risk of infection, working in unfamiliar circumstances and working greater hours have all contributed to this mental health burden on HCWs. Moreover, data from the SARS pandemic has shown that adverse mental health outcomes can persist for up to three years in HCWs. Whilst there have been studies measuring the scale of the mental health burden in the covid-19 pandemic, these studies have originated from China. These results may not be directly applicable to the population within the UK. As yet, to this author’s best knowledge, there has been no study done in the UK measuring the impact the Covid-19 pandemic has had on HCWs. Completing this research would allow us to ascertain the scale of the burden we are facing, as well as identify factors and behaviours which correlate with an increased risk of developing mental health problems. This, in turn, will allow us to direct limited resources to HCWs at greatest risk, as well as identify strategies that correlate with protected stress.\nAll health care workers working at Glenfield Hospital and Bradgate mental health unit will be eligible. This will include clinical staff (working with patients directly) - including doctors, nurses health care assistants, and non-clinical staff, such as canteen staff, and administrators.
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