Keywords
Psicología clínica y de la salud - Psicología del ciclo vital y la familia, burnout, COVID-19, pandemia, profesionales de la salud, longitudinal, TEPT, burnout, COVID-19, pandemic, healthcare workers, longitudinal, PTSD
Evolution of Posttraumatic Symptoms and Related Factors in Healthcare Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Longitudinal Study
Abstract
Objetivo: Este estudio tuvo como objetivo (1) evaluar la evolución de la salud mental (síntomas de estrés postraumático [PTSS], depresión y burnout) de los trabajadores de la salud durante la segunda ola de la pandemia (noviembre a diciembre de 2020) y compararla con la primera ola (marzo a mayo de 2020), y (2) determinar los predictores de PTSS. Métodos: De marzo a mayo de 2020 (T1), 269 profesionales sanitarios que trabajan en España completaron cuestionarios PTSS, tristeza, resiliencia y afrontamiento. De noviembre a diciembre de 2020 (T2, N = 58), evaluamos PTSS, tristeza, burnout y depresión. Resultados: Entre los profesionales de la salud, el 63,8% presentó PTSS severo, el 51,7% síntomas depresivos y el 79,3% agotamiento emocional (T2). Algunos factores de riesgo fueron el cuidado de pacientes gravemente enfermos o moribundos y el uso de la rumiación, la evitación del pensamiento, el autoaislamiento, la expresión emocional y la autoculpabilidad como estrategias de afrontamiento. Conclusiones: La pandemia ha tenido un impacto profundo y duradero en la salud mental de los trabajadores de la salud.
Objective: This study aimed to (1) evaluate the evolution of mental health (posttraumatic stress symptoms [PTSSs], depression, and burnout) of healthcare workers during the second wave of the pandemic (November to December 2020) and compare it with the first wave (March to May 2020), and (2) ascertain the predictors of PTSSs. Methods: In March to May 2020 (T1), 269 healthcare professionals working in Spain completed PTSSs, sadness, resilience, and coping questionnaires. In November to December 2020 (T2, N = 58), we assessed PTSSs, sadness, burnout, and depression. Results: Among the healthcare professionals, 63.8% displayed severe PTSSs, 51.7% depressive symptoms, and 79.3% emotional exhaustion (T2). Some risk factors were caring for patients who were severely ill or dying and using rumination, thinking avoidance, self-isolation, emotional expression, and self-blaming as coping strategies. Conclusions: The pandemic has had a deep and long-lasting impact on the healthcare workers' mental health.
Objective: This study aimed to (1) evaluate the evolution of mental health (posttraumatic stress symptoms [PTSSs], depression, and burnout) of healthcare workers during the second wave of the pandemic (November to December 2020) and compare it with the first wave (March to May 2020), and (2) ascertain the predictors of PTSSs. Methods: In March to May 2020 (T1), 269 healthcare professionals working in Spain completed PTSSs, sadness, resilience, and coping questionnaires. In November to December 2020 (T2, N = 58), we assessed PTSSs, sadness, burnout, and depression. Results: Among the healthcare professionals, 63.8% displayed severe PTSSs, 51.7% depressive symptoms, and 79.3% emotional exhaustion (T2). Some risk factors were caring for patients who were severely ill or dying and using rumination, thinking avoidance, self-isolation, emotional expression, and self-blaming as coping strategies. Conclusions: The pandemic has had a deep and long-lasting impact on the healthcare workers' mental health.
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https://doi.org/10.1097/JOM.0000000000002605Rights
Creative Commons Reconocimiento-NoComercial-SinObraDerivada España