Post-traumatic stress and stress disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic: Survey of emergency physicians.
Title
Post-traumatic stress and stress disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic: Survey of emergency physicians.
Creator
Marco CA; Larkin GL; Feeser VR; Monti JE; Vearrier L
Publisher
Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians Open
Date
2020
2020-12
Description
OBJECTIVE: Emergency physicians routinely encounter stressful clinical situations, including treating victims of crime, violence, and trauma; facing the deaths of patients; and delivering bad news. During a pandemic, stress may be increased for healthcare workers. This study was undertaken to identify symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among emergency physicians during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. METHODS: This cross-sectional survey was developed using the Life Events Checklist for Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition: DSM-5 (DSM-5) and the PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5). The survey was distributed to members of the American College of Emergency Physicians from May 21, 2020, through June 22, 2020. RESULTS: Among 1300 emergency physicians, a significant number of participants (22.3%; 95% confidence interval, 20.3-24.3%) reported symptoms of stress consistent with PTSD (PCL score ≥ 33). Higher PCL-5 scores were associated with age younger than 50 years (P < 0.05) and <10 years in practice (P < 0.05). The major sources of stress identified by participants included disinformation about COVID-19, computer work/electronic medical record, personal protective equipment concerns, and workload. The most common consequences of workplace stress were feeling distant or cut off from other people and sleep disturbance, such as trouble falling or staying asleep. CONCLUSIONS: A significant number of emergency physicians reported symptoms of stress consistent with PTSD. Higher PCL-5 scores were associated with age younger than 50 years and <10 years in practice.
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Pages
1594-1601
Issue
6
Volume
1
ISSN
2688-1152
NEOMED College
NEOMED College of Medicine
NEOMED Department
Department of Emergency Medicine
Update Year & Number
January 2021 List
Affiliated Hospital
Summa Health Akron City Hospital
Citation
Marco CA; Larkin GL; Feeser VR; Monti JE; Vearrier L, “Post-traumatic stress and stress disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic: Survey of emergency physicians.,” NEOMED Bibliography Database, accessed April 25, 2024, https://neomed.omeka.net/items/show/11517.