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Perceived Hospital Preparedness Is Negatively Associated With Pandemic-Induced Psychological Vulnerability in Primary
Corrado Corradi-Dell'Acqua1,2, Garance Horisberger3, David Caillet-Bois4
1Center for Mind/Brain Sciences (CIMeC), University of Trento, Trento, Italy.
Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy
|April 11, 2024
Summary
Healthcare providers
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Occupational Health
- Psychology
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted healthcare providers' mental health.
- Factors positively influencing mental well-being among primary care staff during crises remain under-explored.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify predictors of psychological vulnerability and resilience in emergency department staff post-COVID-19 wave.
- To explore the relationship between workplace preparedness and mental health outcomes.
Main Methods:
- An online survey was administered to 702 emergency department workers in Switzerland and Belgium.
- Data analysis included cross-correlation and path modeling to identify predictors of psychological vulnerability.
Main Results:
- Workplace impact, COVID-19 exposure concerns, and lack of personal protective equipment predicted higher depression, anxiety, stress, and lower resilience.
- Knowledge of hospital preparedness, epidemic contingency plans, and training were associated with lower psychological vulnerability.
Conclusions:
- Difficult working conditions negatively impacted emergency department staff's psychological well-being.
- Informing staff about risk mitigation measures could potentially lessen adverse psychological effects.
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