Mental Health Outcomes in Healthcare Workers in COVID-19 and Non-COVID-19 Care Units: A Cross-Sectional Survey in Belgium.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The literature shows the negative psychological impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak on frontline healthcare workers. However, few are known about the mental health of physicians and nurses working in general hospitals during the outbreak, caring for patients with COVID-19 or not.

Objectives

This survey assessed differences in mental health in physicians and nurses working in COVID-19 or non-COVID-19 medical care units.

Design

A cross-sectional mixed-mode survey was used to assess burnout, insomnia, depression, anxiety, and stress.

Setting

A total of 1,244 physicians and nurses from five general hospitals in Belgium, working in COVID-19 care units (CCU), non-COVID-19 care units (NCCU), or both (CCU + NCCU) were informed of the s

SUBMITTER: Tiete J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7813991 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature