Severity and associated factors of moral injury in healthcare workers during the coronavirus pandemic: a comprehensive meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic has placed significant emotional and ethical burdens on healthcare workers (HCWs), leading to the emergence of moral injury (MI). Understanding the pooled mean and factors associated with MI is crucial for developing interventions and support systems for HCWs. This meta-analysis aims to examine the extent of MI among HCWs during the COVID-19 pandemic and identify potential contributing factors.

Methods

A systematic literature search was conducted, and relevant studies reporting on MI in HCWs during the COVID-19 pandemic were included. Pooled means were calculated using random-effects or fixed effect models. Subgroup analyses were conducted based on demographic variables, such as gender, profession, and geographical region. Further, Sensitivit

SUBMITTER: Jafari M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11827436 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature