Research on psychological stress and mental health of medical staff in COVID-19 prevention and control

The Institute of Mental Health in Singapore continues to attempt to prevent the introduction of COVID-19, despite community transmission. Essential services are maintained and quarantine measures are currently unnecessary. To help similar organizations, strategies are listed along three themes: sustaining essential services, preventing infection, and managing human and consumable resources.

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Integrated management is effective in the prevention and control of COVID-19 in the blood purification center: joint efforts from multiple departments

Renal Replacement Therapy ◽

10.1186/s41100-021-00334-y ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Jinmei Yin ◽

Jun Yin ◽

Zhiwu Tian ◽

Peiqiu Li ◽

Xiaoqiu Chen

Keyword(s):

Medical Staff ◽

Prevention And Control ◽

Integrated Management ◽

Medical Personnel ◽

Blood Purification ◽

Medical Department ◽

Effective Prevention ◽

Dialysis Center ◽

Education Of Patients ◽

And Control

Abstract Background During the outbreak of new coronavirus pneumonia, many hospitals in China became the designated hospitals for the treatment of new coronavirus pneumonia. The goal was to develop rapid and effective prevention and control methods for blood purification centers. Research design and methods The medical department, hospital department, nursing department, and blood purification center jointly set up a multi-department integrated COVID-19 prevention and control management team to manage the blood purification center. The efforts included the establishment of the continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) team for COVID-19, the integrated training and assessment of medical personnel, the integrated education of patients and their families, and the integrated management of the workflow of the hemodialysis room. Results No infected persons, including medical staff, patients, and their families, have been found in the dialysis center. After multi-departmental integrated training, the theoretical performance of medical staff in our dialysis center has increased from 82.36 ± 8.10 to 95.29 ± 4.95 (p < 0.05), and the unqualified rate dropped from 23.21 to 1.78% (p < 0.05). In addition, the three operational skills evaluation scores have also been significantly improved, from 86.00 ± 4.02, 88.01 ± 6.20, 92.01 ± 2.46 to 95.90 ± 0.30, 97.21 ± 0.87, 96.00 ± 1.00 (p < 0.01), and the passing rate from 80.36 to 100% (p < 0.05). Conclusion Medical staff’s knowledge of novel coronavirus pneumonia prevention and control can be improved by multi-sectoral integrated management, and CRRT treatment of COVID-19 patients is effective.

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Consideration of the Management of Pediatric Fever Clinics During the Novel Coronavirus Pneumonia Outbreak

Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness ◽

10.1017/dmp.2020.289 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-7

Author(s):

Hui Ding ◽

Zhaoling Shi ◽

Zhen Ruan ◽

Xiaoning Cheng ◽

Ruying Li ◽

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Keyword(s):

Medical Staff ◽

Prevention And Control ◽

Cross Infection ◽

The Novel ◽

Wuhan City ◽

Control Programs ◽

Treatment And Prevention ◽

Epidemic Period ◽

Novel Coronavirus ◽

And Control

ABSTRACT Since the outbreak of 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) infection in Wuhan City, China, pediatric cases have gradually increased. It is very important to prevent cross-infection in pediatric fever clinics, to identify children with fever in pediatric fever clinics, and to strengthen the management of pediatric fever clinics. According to prevention and control programs, we propose the guidance on the management of pediatric fever clinics during the nCoV pneumonia epidemic period, which outlines in detail how to optimize processes, prevent cross-infection, provide health protection, and prevent disinfection of medical staff. The present consideration statement summarizes current strategies on the pre-diagnosis, triage, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of 2019-nCoV infection, which provides practical suggestions on strengthening the management of pediatric fever clinics during the nCoV pneumonia epidemic period.

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Infection Prevention and Control in Mental Health Practice

The Physical Care of People with Mental Health Problems: A Guide For Best Practice ◽

10.4135/9781526401991.n12 ◽

2017 ◽

pp. 171-187

Author(s):

Julie Hughes

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Prevention And Control ◽

Infection Prevention ◽

Infection Prevention And Control ◽

Health Practice ◽

Mental Health Practice ◽

And Control

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Letter: Strategies for Prevention and Control of 2019 Novel Coronavirus Infection Among Medical Staff

Neurosurgery ◽

10.1093/neuros/nyaa117 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 87 (1) ◽

pp. E57-E62 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Xuan Wang ◽

Min-Jie Wang ◽

Xiao-Bing Jiang ◽

Hai-Jun Wang ◽

Hong-Yang Zhao

Keyword(s):

Medical Staff ◽

Prevention And Control ◽

Coronavirus Infection ◽

Novel Coronavirus ◽

And Control

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COVID-19, infection prevention and control within acute inpatient mental health facilities: a new challenge requiring a new approach

Journal of Psychiatric Intensive Care ◽

10.20299/jpi.2020.015 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 16 (2) ◽

pp. 69-74

Author(s):

Lisa McLean ◽

Louise Forrester

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Prevention And Control ◽

Infection Prevention ◽

Mental Health Problems ◽

Social Contact ◽

Infection Prevention And Control ◽

New Paradigm ◽

Mental Health Settings ◽

And Control ◽

The Relationship

Mental Health inpatient units have a primary purpose of treating mental health problems, managing disturbance and promoting social contact and support networks. These factors can conflict with optimal infection prevention and control (IPC) measures.<br/> This commentary describes an IPC perspective of the challenges in managing the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic that are specific to acute mental health settings. It points out the main areas for IPC and mental health practice development.<br/> The need for a new paradigm in the relationship between IPC and mental health specialists is identified. Recent collaboration between mental health and IPC specialists in evaluating personal protective equipment (PPE) for use in restraint is outlined.

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Risk of COVID-19 Infection Among Medical Recorders: a Descriptive Study in Central Java Province

Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Masyarakat ◽

10.26553/jikm.2021.12.3.229-240 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 (3) ◽

pp. 229-240

Author(s):

Tiara Fani ◽

Kriswiharsi Kun Saptorini ◽

Retno Astuti Setijaningsih ◽

Nimas Arum Titisari

Keyword(s):

Medical Staff ◽

Prevention And Control ◽

Infection Prevention ◽

Descriptive Study ◽

Infection Prevention And Control ◽

Healthcare Facilities ◽

Central Java ◽

Socio Demographic Factors ◽

And Control ◽

Central Java Province

Covid infection risks among non-medical staff in healthcare facilities may not be as high as physicians and nurses. However, healthcare facilities should understand infection risk among non-medical staff who works during the pandemic. This study describes several factors associated with Covid-19 infection among medical recorders. A descriptive study with a cross-sectional approach observed 124 medical record officers in Central Java Province from January to June 2021. This study measured socio-demographic factors, job characteristics, infection prevention and control (IPC) efforts, and Covid-19 infection through an online questionnaire with Kobotoolbox. Data analyze performed in descriptive and bivariate analysis. Most respondents said personal protective equipment (PPE) availability was adequate and had received IPC training. Socio-demographic factors, PPE availability, IPC training, and occupation were significantly unrelated to covid 19 infections. Having infected co-workers was related to covid 19 transmissions. Covid-19 cases proportion mostly in respondents who work in type C and D hospitals, never or rarely available PPE, received IPC training, worked <7 hours/day, and medical record staff. Healthcare facilities should pay more attention to PPE availability and other infection prevention and control for medical recorder staff. Further research should assess the contact history of workers with positive covid 19 both in or outside their workplace and their activities outside their workplace, PPE use compliance, and IPC training time.

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Investigation and Analysis of the Psychological Status of Medical Staff during the COVID-19

Tobacco Regulatory Science ◽

10.18001/trs.7.6.81 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 7 (6) ◽

pp. 6023-6028

Author(s):

Song Jian ◽

Meng Ya ◽

Feng Zehui ◽

Zhang Qian ◽

Ronnell D. Dela Rosa ◽

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Keyword(s):

Medical Staff ◽

Prevention And Control ◽

Research Method ◽

Control Period ◽

Psychological Support ◽

Psychological Status ◽

Psychological State ◽

Front Line ◽

First Line ◽

And Control

Objectives: To investigate the psychological state of front-line medical staff during the prevention and control of COVID-19, in order to provide effective psychological support and social intervention, and to provide reference ideas. Methods The research method was a cross-sectional research method. The convenience sampling method was adopted to select 156 first-line medical staff during the prevention and control period of the COVID-19. The online survey scale developed by the "Questionnaire Star" was used to investigate the psychological state of the first-line medical staff. Results There were significant differences in the overall status of depression, anxiety, and stress among front-line medical staff in terms of gender, education level, professional title status, children’s status, and working years (P<0.05); among the five dimensions of mental state, the fear and worry dimension scored the highest. The overall confidence dimension score was the lowest (P<0.05). According to Pearson correlation analysis, the overall confidence of front-line medical staff is related to the dimensions of fear and worry, hospital support, and psychological support (P<0.05); while fear and worry are mainly related to hospital support and psychological support (P<0.05). Front-line medical staff all have different degrees of depression and anxiety. The incidence of depression is 71.15%, and the incidence of depression is 30.77%. The incidence of anxiety is 74.36%, and the incidence of anxiety is 58.97%. Conclusion During the prevention and control of COVID-19, the psychological conditions of front-line medical staff are worrying. Therefore, it is advisable to formulate corresponding management and intervention measures to help medical staff survive the psychological crisis and ensure the smooth progress of the prevention and control of the new crown pneumonia epidemic.

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