COVID-19 outbreak-related psychological distress among healthcare trainees: a cross-sectional study in China.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The COVID-19 outbreak has caused enormous strain on healthcare systems, and healthcare trainees, which comprise the future healthcare workforce, may be a vulnerable group. It is essential to assess the psychological distress experienced by healthcare trainees during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Design, setting and participants

A cross-sectional study with 4184 healthcare trainees at Sichuan University in China was implemented during 7-13 February 2020. Participants were grouped by training programmes (medicine, medical technology and nursing) and training stages (undergraduate, postgraduate and residency).

Main outcomes

COVID-19-related psychological distress and acute stress reaction (ASR) were assessed using the Kessler 6-item Psychological Distress Scale and t

SUBMITTER: Wang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7577057 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature