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Assessing Psychological Resilience and Distress Among Graduate Health Profession Students During the COVID-19
Shane Clark1, Emily Loe2, Lisa J Merlo3
1Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Program, , Durham, NC, USADuke University.
Global Advances in Integrative Medicine and Health
|June 28, 2023
Summary
The COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted health profession students' education and well-being, increasing burnout and distress. Higher resilience was linked to better outcomes, suggesting a need for student support.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- Resilience is crucial for healthcare professionals' adaptation to adversity.
- Understanding COVID-19's impact on trainees is vital for addressing long-term mental health challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- Assess the pandemic's effect on health profession students' educational experiences.
- Examine the relationship between resilience and psychological distress.
- Compare differences across graduate health programs.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study of graduate health profession students (Jan-Mar 2021).
- Online survey including the Connor Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC-10).
- Statistical analysis: t-tests, Wilcoxon signed rank, Pearson correlations, ANOVA.
Main Results:
- Most students reported negative educational impacts and reduced opportunities due to COVID-19.
- High rates of burnout, loneliness, and frustration were observed.
- Increased use of avoidant and adaptive coping strategies; higher resilience correlated with less burnout and better well-being.
Conclusions:
- COVID-19 significantly harmed graduate health students' education and well-being.
- Students require enhanced support and resources.
- Further research on the pandemic's long-term effects on these students is recommended.
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