Dublin hospital workers' mental health during the peak of Ireland's COVID-19 pandemic.

Autor: Brady, Conan, Fenton, Caoimhe, Loughran, Orlaith, Hayes, Blánaid, Hennessy, Martina, Higgins, Agnes, McLoughlin, Declan M.
Zdroj: Irish Journal of Medical Science; Jun2023, Vol. 192 Issue 3, p1293-1302, 10p
Abstrakt: Background: Hospital-based healthcare workers have experienced significant psychological stressors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Aim: To evaluate the mental health of hospital workers during the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Dublin, Ireland. Methods: Cross-sectional anonymous online survey of hospital workers (n = 377; 181 doctors (48.0%), 166 nurses (44.0%), 30 radiographers (8.0%)), collecting demographic information, COVID-19 exposure history and mental health measures. Results: There were significant differences between profession groups in gender, experience, COVID-19 infection history, exposure to COVID-19 positive acquaintances, and work areas. Moderate-severe post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms were found in 45.1% (95% CI 40.1–50.1%) of all participants; significantly fewer doctors reported moderate-severe PTSD symptoms (26%; 95% CI 22–36%). A World Health Organisation-5 Wellbeing Index (WHO-5) score ≤ 32, indicating low mood, was reported by 52% (95% CI 47–57%) of participants; significantly fewer doctors reported low mood (46%; 95% CI 39–53%). One-week suicidal ideation and planning were reported respectively by 13% (95% CI 10–16%) and 5% (95% CI 3–7%) of participants with no between-group differences. Doctors reported significantly less moral injury than other groups. There were no significant between-group differences regarding coping styles. Work ability was insufficient in 39% (95% CI 34–44%) of staff; no between-group differences. Conclusions: Dublin hospital workers reported high levels of PTSD symptoms, mood disturbance, and moral injury during the COVID-19 pandemic. Concerning levels of suicidal ideation and planning existed in this cohort. Differences in degrees of post-traumatic stress, moral injury, and wellbeing were found between profession groups, which should be considered when planning any supports. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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