Psychological Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic in Healthcare Workers

NCT04506515 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: COV2-2020
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 3,000
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Background. The current coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has a great impact worldwide. Healthcare workers play an essential role and are one of the most exposed groups.Information about the psychosocial impact on healthcare workers is limited. Methods. 3109 healthcare workers completed a national, internet-based, cross-sectional 45-item survey between 9 and 19 April 2020. The objective is to assess the psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Spanish healthcare workers. A Psychological Stress and Adaptation at work Score (PSAS) was defined combining four modified versions of validated psychological assessment tests (A) Healthcare Stressful Test, (B) Coping Strategies Inventory,(C) Font-Roja Questionnaire and (D) Trait Meta-Mood Scale.

Conditions

Covid19; Stress, Psychological; Work Related Stress; Epidemic Disease; SARS-CoV Infection

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• PSAS (Psychological Stress and Adaptation at work Score) during the crisis

  evaluate the severity of psychological impact of the pandemic in Spain in healthcare workers

  during the pandemic (April 9, 2020 to April 19, 2020)

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• PSAS (Psychological Stress and Adaptation at work Score) in basal conditions

  After the pandemic (back to regular activity to be considered in the future as we do not know it yet. It expected to be in less than one year.

Interventions

Psychological stress and adaptation at work score (PSAS) DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

completing a survey based on PSAS

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 70 Years
• Sex: all
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Respondents are healthcare workers in any center/hospital treating patients and are involved directly or indirectily with patients who suffer from COVID-19. Respondents might be physicians, nurses, ancillary staff, etc or be involved in other type of jobs like administration, techinical support, kitchen and cleaning servicies, etc.

You may qualify if:

• Active healthcare workers in any private/public hospital \> 18 years old

You may not qualify if:

• Refusal to participate

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Hospital General Universitario de Valencia: lead

Study Sites (1)

CHGUV

Valencia, 46014, Spain

Location

Related Publications (1)

• Romero CS, Delgado C, Catala J, Ferrer C, Errando C, Iftimi A, Benito A, de Andres J, Otero M; PSIMCOV group*. COVID-19 psychological impact in 3109 healthcare workers in Spain: The PSIMCOV group. Psychol Med. 2022 Jan;52(1):188-194. doi: 10.1017/S0033291720001671. Epub 2020 May 14.

  PMID: 32404217 BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

COVID-19; Stress, Psychological; Occupational Stress; Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Pneumonia, Viral; Pneumonia; Respiratory Tract Infections; Infections; Virus Diseases; Coronavirus Infections; Coronaviridae Infections; Nidovirales Infections; RNA Virus Infections; Lung Diseases; Respiratory Tract Diseases; Behavioral Symptoms; Behavior; Occupational Diseases

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: ECOLOGIC OR COMMUNITY
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Anesthesia and Critical care consultant

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: August 3, 2020
• First Posted: August 10, 2020
• Study Start: April 9, 2020
• Primary Completion: April 19, 2020
• Study Completion: April 30, 2020
• Last Updated: November 10, 2021

Record last verified: 2021-11

Locations

ES (1)