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1 to 4 of 4 Research Studies DisplayedShechter A, Diaz F, Moise N
Psychological distress, coping behaviors, and preferences for support among New York healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The mental health toll of COVID-19 on healthcare workers (HCW) is not yet fully described. In this study the authors, using a cross-sectional web survey, characterized distress, coping, and preferences for support among NYC HCWs during the COVID-19 pandemic. They concluded that NYC HCWs, especially nurses and advanced practice providers, were experiencing COVID-19-related psychological distress.
AHRQ-funded; HS024262.
Citation: Shechter A, Diaz F, Moise N .
Psychological distress, coping behaviors, and preferences for support among New York healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gen Hosp Psychiatry 2020 Sep-Oct;66:1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2020.06.007..
Keywords: COVID-19, Stress, Provider: Clinician, Provider: Physician, Provider: Nurse, Provider: Health Personnel, Behavioral Health
Poghosyan L, Ghaffari A, Liu J
Organizational support for nurse practitioners in primary care and workforce outcomes.
Lack of organizational support in healthcare settings has been linked to high levels of clinician stress, burnout, and job dissatisfaction. Little research exists on organizational support for nurse practitioners. In this study, the researchers investigated the relationship between organizational support and nurse practitioner outcomes, including job satisfaction, intent to leave, and quality of care. The investigators concluded that nurse practitioners from primary care practices with higher levels of organizational support were more likely to be satisfied with their jobs, have less intent to leave their jobs, and report better quality of care.
AHRQ-funded; HS024758.
Citation: Poghosyan L, Ghaffari A, Liu J .
Organizational support for nurse practitioners in primary care and workforce outcomes.
Nurs Res 2020 Jul/Aug;69(4):280-88. doi: 10.1097/nnr.0000000000000425..
Keywords: Provider: Clinician, Provider, Primary Care, Burnout, Stress, Workforce, Organizational Change
Bansal P, Bingemann TA, Greenhawt M
Clinician wellness during the COVID-19 pandemic: extraordinary times and unusual challenges for the allergist/immunologist.
This article describes current challenges for the allergy/immunology community due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The need for social distancing adds to complexity of care and can create isolation and anxiety. The authors suggests that tools such as the Strength-Focused and Meaning-Oriented Approach to Resilience and Transformation approach, wellness apps, mindfulness and gratitude can be used to help reduce issues contributing to burnout, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and posttraumatic stress disorder.
AHRQ-funded; HS024599.
Citation: Bansal P, Bingemann TA, Greenhawt M .
Clinician wellness during the COVID-19 pandemic: extraordinary times and unusual challenges for the allergist/immunologist.
J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract 2020 Jun;8(6):1781-90.e3. doi: 10.1016/j.jaip.2020.04.001..
Keywords: COVID-19, Burnout, Stress, Provider: Clinician, Provider: Physician
Kennedy-Metz L, Weiss P, Parker SH
Results of exploratory investigation into adherence to auditory coping instructions during an acutely stressful task.
Healthcare providers often perform under significant stress, during which their performance must be optimal, but is known to suffer. Stress management interventions in this context can provide cognitive support to rescue performance. This exploratory study sought to evaluate the effect of stress intervention components on stress and performance while clinicians engaged in two versions of a computer-based task, differing in overall level of demand: one high-stress and one low-stress.
AHRQ-funded; HS023465.
Citation: Kennedy-Metz L, Weiss P, Parker SH .
Results of exploratory investigation into adherence to auditory coping instructions during an acutely stressful task.
Stress 2020 Mar;23(2):144-52. doi: 10.1080/10253890.2019.1660317..
Keywords: Stress, Provider: Clinician, Provider