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NCT Number: NCT04506515

Psychological Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic in Healthcare Workers

Background. The current coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has a great impact worldwide. Healthcare workers play an essential role and are one of the most exposed groups.Information about the psychosocial impact on healthcare workers is limited.

Methods. 3109 healthcare workers completed a national, internet-based, cross-sectional 45-item survey between 9 and 19 April 2020. The objective is to assess the psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Spanish healthcare workers. A Psychological Stress and Adaptation at work Score (PSAS) was defined combining four modified versions of validated psychological assessment tests (A) Healthcare Stressful Test, (B) Coping Strategies Inventory,(C) Font-Roja Questionnaire and (D) Trait Meta-Mood Scale.

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Key information

Conditions

Covid19 Behavior Behavioral Symptoms COVID-19 Coronaviridae Infections Coronavirus Infections Epidemic Disease Infections Lung Diseases Nidovirales Infections Occupational Diseases Occupational Stress Pneumonia Pneumonia, Viral RNA Virus Infections Respiratory Tract Diseases Respiratory Tract Infections SARS-CoV Infection Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Stress, Psychological Virus Diseases Work Related Stress

Age range

18 year–70 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

CHGUV

Valencia, 46014, Spain

About this study

PSAS (Psychological Stress and Adaptation at work Score) is a self conducted questionnaire designed to assess psychological impact in healthcare workers to match times of crisis and when the time is scarce. PSAS has a range between 0 and 105, and higher scores represent higher stress detected.

Who can participate

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Active healthcare workers in any private/public hospital > 18 years old

Exclusion criteria

  • Refusal to participate

Treatment and study plan

Psychological stress and adaptation at work score (PSAS)

Diagnostic Test

completing a survey based on PSAS

Primary outcomes

  1. PSAS (Psychological Stress and Adaptation at work Score) during the crisis

    Time frame: during the pandemic (April 9, 2020 to April 19, 2020)

    evaluate the severity of psychological impact of the pandemic in Spain in healthcare workers

Secondary outcomes

  1. PSAS (Psychological Stress and Adaptation at work Score) in basal conditions

    Time frame: After the pandemic (back to regular activity to be considered in the future as we do not know it yet. It expected to be in less than one year.

    evaluate the psychological stress in Spain in healthcare workers

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Hospital General Universitario de Valencia

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Registry information

Official study title

Psychological Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic in Healthcare Workers in Spain: A Cross-sectional Study. PSIMCOV Group

Acronym: PSIMCOV

Important dates

Study start
2020
Primary completion
2020
Study completion
2020
First posted
Aug 10, 2020
Registry last updated
Nov 10, 2021

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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