Assessment of the Psychosocial Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the MD Anderson Cancer Center Workforce
Purpose
This study investigates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the psychosocial health of employees of MD Anderson Cancer Center. Epidemics have been shown to promote psychological stress among medical staff in high risk areas, which may lead to mental health problems. Assessing how the pandemic is affecting employees may allow for more comprehensive actions to be taken to protect the mental health of employees.
Condition
- COVID-19 Infection
Eligibility
- Eligible Ages
- Over 18 Years
- Eligible Genders
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- MD Anderson employees
Study Design
- Phase
- Study Type
- Observational
- Observational Model
- Cohort
- Time Perspective
- Cross-Sectional
Arm Groups
| Arm | Description | Assigned Intervention |
|---|---|---|
| Observational (questionnaire) | Participants complete 2 online questionnaires over 10 minutes each at baseline and at 3 months after the pandemic ends. |
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Recruiting Locations
Houston, Texas 77030
More Details
- NCT ID
- NCT04491292
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Detailed Description
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: I. To assess psychosocial and stress-related outcomes in employees at MD Anderson Cancer Center during and post the COVID-19 pandemic. SECONDARY OBJECTIVE: I. To identify demographic and occupational factors associated with COVID-19 related psychosocial and stress outcomes. OUTLINE: Participants complete 2 online questionnaires over 10 minutes each at baseline and at 3 months after the pandemic ends.