Factors contributing to healthcare professional burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic: A rapid turnaround global survey

Luca A Morgantini, Ushasi Naha, Heng Wang, Simone Francavilla, Ömer Acar, Jose M Flores, Simone Crivellaro, Daniel Moreira, Michael Abern, Martin Eklund, Hari T Vigneswaran and Stevan M Weine

PLOS ONE, 2020, vol. 15, issue 9, 1-11

Abstract: Background: Healthcare professionals (HCPs) on the front lines against COVID-19 may face increased workload and stress. Understanding HCPs’ risk for burnout is critical to supporting HCPs and maintaining the quality of healthcare during the pandemic. Methods: To assess exposure, perceptions, workload, and possible burnout of HCPs during the COVID-19 pandemic we conducted a cross-sectional survey. The main outcomes and measures were HCPs’ self-assessment of burnout, indicated by a single item measure of emotional exhaustion, and other experiences and attitudes associated with working during the COVID-19 pandemic. Findings: A total of 2,707 HCPs from 60 countries participated in this study. Fifty-one percent of HCPs reported burnout. Burnout was associated with work impacting household activities (RR = 1·57, 95% CI = 1·39–1·78, P

Date: 2020
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