Burnout and psychological distress amongst Australian healthcare workers during the COVID 19 pandemic
Objective: To examine psychological distress in healthcare workers (HCWs) during the COVID 19 pandemic in April May 2020. Methods: A cross sectional survey examining demographic, employment and mental health characteristics of HCWs in a large metropolitan hospital in Australia. Results: HCWs showed significant symptoms of moderate severe level depression (21% anxiety (20% and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD; 29% associated with burnout, prior psychiatric history, profession and resilience. Conclusion: Despite low levels of COVID contact, moderate to high levels of psychological distress were reported. Continued monitoring and support for HCWs' mental well being is warranted as the COVID 19 pandemic develops.
Australasian psychiatry bulletin of Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists