The psychological impact of COVID-19 on Chinese healthcare workers: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This study aimed at investigating five dimensions of the psychological impact (post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS), anxiety, depression, sleep disturbance or profession-related burnout) of COVID-19 on healthcare workers (HCW) in China.

Methods

Studies that evaluated at least one of the five target dimensions of the psychological impact of COVID-19 on HCW in China were included. Studies with no data of our interest were excluded. Relevant Databases were searched from inception up to June 10, 2020. Preprint articles were also included. The methodological quality was assessed using the checklist recommended by AHRQ. Both the rate of prevalence and the severity of symptoms were pooled. The protocol was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42020197126) on July 09, 2020.

Result

SUBMITTER: Xiong N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8943357 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature