Assessing the psychological impact of COVID-19 on intensive care workers: A single-centre cross-sectional UK-based study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

COVID-19 has presented a unique set of psychological stressors for healthcare professionals. There is currently a dearth of literature establishing the impact amongst intensive care workers, who may be at the greatest risk. This study aimed to establish the prevalence of anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder amongst a cohort of intensive care workers within the United Kingdom.

Methods

A questionnaire was designed to incorporate validated screening tools for depression (Patient Health Questionnaire, PHQ-9) anxiety (Generalised Anxiety Disorder Scale, GAD-7), and post-traumatic stress disorder (Impact of Event Scale-Revised, IES-R). All intensive care workers at the Countess of Chester Hospital (UK) were eligible. Data was collected between 17th Jun

SUBMITTER: Dykes N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9125453 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature