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A pilot study of burnout and long covid in senior specialist doctors

Anne M Doherty1,2, Gabrielle C Colleran3,4, Laura Durcan5,6

  • 1School of Medicine, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland. Anne.doherty@ucd.ie.

Irish Journal of Medical Science
|March 13, 2021
PubMed

Insights

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted Irish doctors, with 77% experiencing burnout and 64% reporting adverse mental health effects. Many also encountered long COVID, highlighting the need for further support.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Research
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic created immense pressure on healthcare systems and professionals globally.
  • Concerns arose regarding the psychological toll on healthcare workers, including distress, moral injury, and burnout.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Irish doctors.
  • To determine the prevalence of burnout and long COVID among senior medical staff in Ireland.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional pilot study surveyed senior physicians in Ireland.
  • The survey utilized the 2-item Maslach Burnout Scale (MBS-2) and assessed mental and physical health.
  • Participants shared experiences of healthcare delivery during the pandemic and long COVID.

Main Results:

  • 77% of respondents (N=88) screened positive for burnout, with a mean MBS score nearly double the threshold.
  • 64% (n=72) reported negative mental health impacts due to COVID-19.
  • One-quarter of doctors reported personal or colleague experience with long COVID.

Conclusions:

  • The study indicates a substantial impact of the pandemic on the mental well-being of Irish doctors.
  • Further research is essential to fully understand the pandemic's effects on frontline staff.
  • Findings will guide the development of strategies to mitigate adverse outcomes for healthcare professionals.
Abstract

Keywords:
BurnoutCovid-19Emotional exhaustionMoral distressResilience

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