Occupational Disruptions during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Their Association with Healthcare Workers' Mental Health.

ABSTRACT: The COVID-19 crisis has caused prolonged and extreme demands on healthcare services. This study investigates the types and prevalence of occupational disruptions, and associated symptoms of mental illness, among Australian frontline healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. A national cross-sectional online survey was conducted between 27 August and 23 October 2020. Frontline healthcare workers were invited to participate via dissemination from major health organisations, professional associations or colleges, universities, government contacts, and national media. Data were collected on demographics, home and work situations, and validated scales of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and burnout. Complete responses were received from 7846 healthcare workers (82.4%). Most respondents were fe

SUBMITTER: Smallwood N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8431156 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature