A comparative study measuring the difference of healthcare workers reactions among those involved in a patent safety incident and healthcare professionals while working during COVID-19.

Deborah Seys; Evelien De Decker; Hadi Waelkens; Stephan Claes; Massimiliano Panella; Marina Danckaerts; Kris Vanhaecht

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A comparative study measuring the difference of healthcare workers reactions among those involved in a patent safety incident and healthcare professionals while working during COVID-19.

October 19, 2022

Seys D, De Decker E, Waelkens H, et al. J Patient Saf. 2022;18(7):717-721.

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Burnout and stress among healthcare workers can adversely impact patient safety. Using data from two cross-sectional surveys, this study found the COVID-19 pandemic had a larger impact on the mental health and well-being of healthcare workers compared to involvement in a patient safety incident. Negative psychological symptoms such as anxiety, sleep deprivation, and wanting to leave the profession were all significantly higher in COVID-19-related groups.

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