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Purpose

The overall objective of this study is to assess the enormity of mental health outcomes among healthcare providers (nurses and physicians) exposed to COVID-19 during the time of the pandemic in the United States, specifically targeting those areas most effected.

Conditions

Eligibility

Eligible Ages
Over 18 Years
Eligible Genders
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Inclusion Criteria

  • Healthcare providers (physicians and nurse) working in institutions with known or suspected COVID-19.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Nurses and physicians who are retired, or not currently employed or not working in an environment with known or suspected COVID-19.

Study Design

Phase
Study Type
Observational
Observational Model
Cohort
Time Perspective
Prospective

Arm Groups

ArmDescriptionAssigned Intervention
Healthcare Providers Healthcare workers (physicians and nurses) who have interacted with patients with known or suspected COVID-19.
  • Other: Exposure to the SARS-CoV-2
    This is an observational design. Participants are exposed to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Recruiting Locations

More Details

NCT ID
NCT04407195
Status
Completed
Sponsor
Northeastern University

Detailed Description

Healthcare providers (nurses and physicians) on the frontlines of the COVID-19 response are facing a critical situation and are subject to increased psychological distress. Those directly involved in the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients with COVID-19 are at significant risk of developing physical, psychological, and psychosocial distress. The data examined in this study will further clarify the mental distress experienced by healthcare workers and lead to the development of peer-support and educational initiatives to improve these findings. The central hypothesis of this research is that high levels of mental distress will be associated with caring for patients with COVID-19. This study will use an observational, cross-sectional on-line survey design. Participants will complete a 15 minute self-administered questionnaire. All data will be de-identified.

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