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Immediate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the work and personal lives of Australian hospital clinical staff.
- Source :
- Australian Health Review; 2021, Vol. 45 Issue 6, p656-666, 11p
- Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- Objective. This study investigated the short-term psychosocial effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on hospital clinical staff, specifically their self-reported concerns and perceived impact on their work and personal lives. Methods. Nurses, midwives, doctors and allied health staff at a large metropolitan tertiary health service in Melbourne, Australia, completed an anonymous online cross-sectional survey between 15 May and 10 June 2020. The survey assessed respondents' COVID-19 contact status, concerns related to COVID-19 and other effects of COVID-19. Space was provided for free-text comments. Results. Respondents were mostly concerned about contracting COVID-19, infecting family members and caring for patients with COVID-19. Concerns about accessing and using personal protective equipment, redeployment and their ability to provide high-quality patient care during the pandemic were also reported. Pregnant staff expressed uncertainty about the possible impact of COVID-19 on their pregnancy. Despite their concerns, few staff had considered resigning, and positive aspects of the pandemic were also described. Conclusion. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a considerable impact on the work and personal lives of hospital clinical staff. Staff, particularly those who are pregnant, would benefit from targeted well-being and support initiatives that address their concerns and help them manage their work and personal lives. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- SELF-evaluation
CROSS-sectional method
PERSONAL protective equipment
MEDICAL quality control
BEHAVIOR modification
LABOR turnover
HOSPITAL nursing staff
MIDWIVES
TERTIARY care
UNCERTAINTY
PHYSICIANS' attitudes
DESCRIPTIVE statistics
CHI-squared test
SURVEYS
ALLIED health personnel
QUALITY of life
HEALTH behavior
OCCUPATIONAL exposure
DATA analysis software
SOCIAL support
COVID-19 pandemic
PSYCHOSOCIAL factors
HEALTH facility employees
INDUSTRIAL safety
COVID-19
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01565788
- Volume :
- 45
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Australian Health Review
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 154137350
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1071/AH21014