Healthcare Workers' Reflections, Experiences, and Sequela Throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic.
J Occup Environ Med
; 2024 Jul 08.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
Healthcare workers (HCW) experienced significant stress during the COVID-19 pandemic. This qualitative study describes how they contextualized the experience several years later.METHODS:
In August 2023, 1832 HCW at an academic medical center completed a confidential electronic survey; 443 of them responded to an open-ended question about their experiences during the pandemic. The statements were analyzed qualitatively, using a grounded theory approach to allow themes to emerge from the data.RESULTS:
Common themes included fear/anxiety (22%), burnout (15%), protecting family from risk (11%), lack of employer support (11%), fear of illness (8%), increased appreciation for life (8%), and exposure to death/illness (5%).CONCLUSION:
HCW experienced substantial stress during the pandemic. Mental health services and structural changes in the healthcare system are needed to protect HCW during future public health emergencies.
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J Occup Environ Med
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MEDICINA OCUPACIONAL
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SAUDE AMBIENTAL
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2024
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