Disbelief, distress, & distrust: trending institution related emotional distress during COVID-19

Disbelief, distress, & distrust: trending institution related emotional distress during COVID-19
Journal of Social Work in End-of-Life & Palliative Care; Jillian Sherman, Shannon Petros; 10/24
The COVID-19 pandemic had an unprecedented impact on the well-being of individuals working in the healthcare sector. Numerous themes were identified [in this study], including the importance of caseload, general support, team support, management, and professional flexibility. Additional end-of-life themes were identified, including the impact of death, lack of personal protective equipment, fear of transmitting the virus, COVID disbelief, and the inability of clinicians and/or family to be with patients in person. From the experience participants had during COVID-19, four areas of change were identified: professional resilience, management/ethics support, professional development, and physical and emotional safety.