Factors contributing to healthcare professional burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic: A rapid turnaround global survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Healthcare professionals (HCPs) on the front lines against COVID-19 may face increased workload and stress. Understanding HCPs' risk for burnout is critical to supporting HCPs and maintaining the quality of healthcare during the pandemic.

Methods

To assess exposure, perceptions, workload, and possible burnout of HCPs during the COVID-19 pandemic we conducted a cross-sectional survey. The main outcomes and measures were HCPs' self-assessment of burnout, indicated by a single item measure of emotional exhaustion, and other experiences and attitudes associated with working during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Findings

A total of 2,707 HCPs from 60 countries participated in this study. Fifty-one percent of HCPs reported burnout. Burnout was associated with work impact

SUBMITTER: Morgantini LA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7470306 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature