Impact of exposure to patients with COVID-19 on residents and fellows: an international survey of 1420 trainees.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To determine how self-reported level of exposure to patients with novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) affected the perceived safety, training and well-being of residents and fellows.

Methods

We administered an anonymous, voluntary, web-based survey to a convenience sample of trainees worldwide. The survey was distributed by email and social media posts from April 20th to May 11th, 2020. Respondents were asked to estimate the number of patients with COVID-19 they cared for in March and April 2020 (0, 1-30, 31-60, >60). Survey questions addressed (1) safety and access to personal protective equipment (PPE), (2) training and professional development and (3) well-being and burnout.

Results

Surveys were completed by 1420 trainees (73% residents, 27% fellows), most

SUBMITTER: Cravero AL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8543205 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature