Sickness presenteeism associated with influenza-like illness in veterinarians working in New South Wales: Results of a state-wide survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sickness presenteeism in the veterinary profession potentially jeopardises the wellbeing of veterinary team members and endangers quality of patient care. In veterinary team members with influenza-like illness (ILI), sickness presenteeism poses a risk to the health and wellbeing of colleagues and clients, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aimed to evaluate factors associated with sickness presenteeism in NSW registered veterinarians suffering from ILI, both before and since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods

Veterinarians registered in NSW were invited to complete an anonymous online mixed-methods survey between 31 March 2021 and 31 June 2021, regarding sickness presenteeism and absenteeism associated with ILI. The quest

SUBMITTER: Pasfield K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9304280 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature