Impact of SARS-CoV-2 on healthcare and essential workers: A longitudinal study of PROMIS-29 outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

The mandatory service of essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic was associated with high job stress, increased SARS-CoV-2 exposure, and limited time for recovery following infection. Understanding outcomes for frontline workers can inform planning for future pandemics.

Objective

To compare patient-reported outcomes by employment type and SARS-CoV-2 status.

Design

Data from the INSPIRE registry, which enrolled COVID-positive and COVID-negative adults between 12/7/2020-8/29/2022 was analyzed. Patient-reported outcomes were collected quarterly over 18 months.

Setting

Participants were recruited across eight US sites.

Participants

Employed INSPIRE participants who completed a short (3-month) and long-term (12-18 month) survey.

Exposure<

SUBMITTER: Dorney J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12273909 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature