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The general perception is that the COVID-19 pandemic has been one of the biggest challenges for the health system. While touching every aspect of life, the COVID-19 pandemic has requested a prompt response from the health system and other structures and coordination systems that intervene in daily activity.
The data presented were obtained following the application of a questionnaire to the average care staff of the Pascani Municipal Emergency Hospital, which monitored the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their professional activity and emotional state. The results revealed not only feelings of panic, fear, and worry but also determination and stubbornness in the fight against the disease.
The results of the study indicated the adherence of the medical staff to initiatives that promote a holistic approach to the patient, addressing all the patient’s sufferings (physical, psychological, social, or spiritual), as well as finding new ways of relieving, treating, and healing them. The therapeutic act was difficult to fulfill because it had to consider the COVID-19 protocols, modified in dynamics, and applied to patients and staff. The use of complete protective equipment, as well as other adjustments to the working conditions, were perceived as an additional effort.
To achieve this desideratum, teamwork, continuous medical education of the medical staff, and efficient communication between the medical assistant-nurse team with the patient and their relatives were of particular importance. Clear, transparent communication on the patient’s actual clinical condition and prognosis to his family members is essential to avoid and overcome possible conflictual situations.
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The general perception is that the COVID-19 pandemic has been one of the biggest challenges for the health system. While touching every aspect of life, the COVID-19 pandemic has requested a prompt response from the health system and other structures and coordination systems that intervene in daily activity.
The data presented were obtained following the application of a questionnaire to the average care staff of the Pascani Municipal Emergency Hospital, which monitored the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their professional activity and emotional state. The results revealed not only feelings of panic, fear, and worry but also determination and stubbornness in the fight against the disease.
The results of the study indicated the adherence of the medical staff to initiatives that promote a holistic approach to the patient, addressing all the patient’s sufferings (physical, psychological, social, or spiritual), as well as finding new ways of relieving, treating, and healing them. The therapeutic act was difficult to fulfill because it had to consider the COVID-19 protocols, modified in dynamics, and applied to patients and staff. The use of complete protective equipment, as well as other adjustments to the working conditions, were perceived as an additional effort.
To achieve this desideratum, teamwork, continuous medical education of the medical staff, and efficient communication between the medical assistant-nurse team with the patient and their relatives were of particular importance. Clear, transparent communication on the patient’s actual clinical condition and prognosis to his family members is essential to avoid and overcome possible conflictual situations.

The psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic among the medical-sanitary staff, a new challenge

“Ștefan cel Mare” University Suceava

“Dunărea de Jos” University, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy Galați

Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy

“ Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Bucharest

Romanian Journal of Occupational Medicine

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The general perception is that the COVID-19 pandemic has been one of the biggest challenges for the health system. While touching every aspect of life, the...

The psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic among the medical-sanitary staff, a new challenge

Online veröffentlicht: 07. Jan. 2023

Seitenbereich: 48 - 54

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/rjom-2022-0009

Schlüsselwörter
COVID-19, medical-sanitary staff, challenge

© 2022 Nicoleta Luchian et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

The psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic among the medical-sanitary staff, a new challenge

Online veröffentlicht: 07. Jan. 2023

Seitenbereich: 48 - 54

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/rjom-2022-0009

SchlüsselwörterCOVID-19, medical-sanitary staff, challenge

© 2022 Nicoleta Luchian et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Schlüsselwörter
COVID-19, medical-sanitary staff, challenge