A survey of mental health professionals in a paediatric hospital during COVID-19.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is little understanding of the mental health impact for young people with long-term physical health conditions and mental health professionals' experiences of supporting them during COVID-19. This service evaluation aimed to conduct a survey of the psychological services provided by mental health professionals in a paediatric hospital in relation to COVID-19.

Method

Clinical psychologists and assistant psychologists (n = 76) across the hospital were asked to complete a survey, asking about their perceptions of COVID-19's impact on patients and families and experiences of providing support during COVID-19. Open-ended survey questions were analysed qualitatively using framework analysis.

Results

Respondents described perceived impacts on patients

SUBMITTER: Ching BC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8811327 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature