Article ; Online: Immediate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the work and personal lives of Australian hospital clinical staff.
Australian health review : a publication of the Australian Hospital Association
2021 Volume 45, Issue 6, Page(s) 656–666
Abstract: ... pandemic has had a considerable impact on the work and personal lives of hospital clinical staff. Staff ... about their COVID-19-related concerns and the perceived impact of the pandemic on their work and personal lives ... pandemic on the work and personal lives of hospital clinical staff. Most staff were concerned ...
| Abstract | Objective This study investigated the short-term psychosocial effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on hospital clinical staff, specifically their self-reported concerns and perceived impact on their work and personal lives. Methods Nurses, midwives, doctors and allied health staff at a large metropolitan tertiary health service in Melbourne, Australia, completed an anonymous online cross-sectional survey between 15 May and 10 June 2020. The survey assessed respondents' COVID-19 contact status, concerns related to COVID-19 and other effects of COVID-19. Space was provided for free-text comments. Results Respondents were mostly concerned about contracting COVID-19, infecting family members and caring for patients with COVID-19. Concerns about accessing and using personal protective equipment, redeployment and their ability to provide high-quality patient care during the pandemic were also reported. Pregnant staff expressed uncertainty about the possible impact of COVID-19 on their pregnancy. Despite their concerns, few staff had considered resigning, and positive aspects of the pandemic were also described. Conclusion The COVID-19 pandemic has had a considerable impact on the work and personal lives of hospital clinical staff. Staff, particularly those who are pregnant, would benefit from targeted well-being and support initiatives that address their concerns and help them manage their work and personal lives. What is known about the topic? The COVID-19 pandemic is having an impact on healthcare workers' psychological well-being. Little is known about their COVID-19-related concerns and the perceived impact of the pandemic on their work and personal lives, particularly hospital clinical staff during the 'first wave' of the pandemic in Australia. What does this paper add? This paper contributes to a small but emerging evidence base about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the work and personal lives of hospital clinical staff. Most staff were concerned about their own health and the risk to their families, friends and colleagues. Despite their concerns, few had considered resigning. Uncertainty about the possible impact of COVID-19 on pregnancy was also reported. What are the implications for practitioners? During the current and future pandemics, staff, especially those who are pregnant, would benefit from targeted well-being and support initiatives that address their concerns and help them manage the impact on their health, work and personal lives. |
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| MeSH term(s) | Australia/epidemiology ; COVID-19 ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Hospitals ; Humans ; Pandemics ; Personnel, Hospital ; SARS-CoV-2 | |||||
| Language | English | |||||
| Publishing date | 2021-07-10 | |||||
| Publishing country | Australia | |||||
| Document type | Journal Article | |||||
| ZDB-ID | 639155-2 | |||||
| ISSN | 1449-8944 ; 0159-5709 ; 0156-5788 | |||||
| ISSN (online) | 1449-8944 | |||||
| ISSN | 0159-5709 ; 0156-5788 | |||||
| DOI | 10.1071/AH21014 | |||||
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| Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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