Perceptions of the Availability of Personal Protective Equipment and Its Association with Burnout Among US Healthcare Personnel During the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic, 2020–2021

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• Personal Author:
  Cohen E ; Green-McKenzie J ; Kuter BJ ; Lappin M ; O'Connor D ; Shofer FS
• Description:
  Objective: The aim of the study is to explore associations among personal protective equipment (PPE) availability, workplace environment, and burnout among US healthcare personnel during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: The study used an online healthcare provider (HCP) survey (December 2020-February 2021) regarding PPE confidence, availability, burnout, and workplace environment. Results: Lack of appropriate PPE was reported by 27% of 799 US HCP surveyed. Burnout, reported by 77% of HCP, was more likely among females, those with fewer years of professional experience, and those with a higher desire to quit, and less likely for those who perceived PPE was adequate or their employer took all steps to minimize workplace risks. Conclusions: This study suggests that lack of adequate PPE can lead to HCP burnout, which may result in employees quitting. A pandemic preparedness plan that includes adequate PPE is essential for HCP well-being, patient health, and employer fiscal health. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Communicable Diseases Health Personnel Mental Health Nervous System Occupational Health Personal Protective Equipment Safety Stress, Psychological Workplace
• Keywords:
  Author Keywords: COVID-19 Burnout COVID-19 Health Care Personnel Healthcare Personnel Job Stress Mental Health Pandemic Preparedness Personal Protective Equipment PPE SARS-CoV-2 Social Determinant Of Health Work Environment

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• ISSN:
  1076-2752
• Document Type:
  Text
• Funding:
  Grant
• Genre:
  Journal Article
• Place as Subject:
  OSHA Region 3 ; Pennsylvania
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Volume:
  65
• Issue:
  10
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20068029
• Citation:
  J Occup Environ Med 2023 Oct; 65(10):e619-e625
• Contact Point Address:
  Judith Green McKenzie, MD, MPH, Professor, Division of Occupational & Environmental Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA 1910
• Email:
  Judith.mckenzie@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2024
• Performing Organization:
  University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
• Peer Reviewed:
  True
• Start Date:
  20050701
• Source Full Name:
  Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
• End Date:
  20290630
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha-512:13f3daae866647629b0986b401fadfc4c1bc2dbb2e3be913ab322077b55ed28b9704a857ff9e2c00485abe52f1e96decea3799913f597ef650d5b491b5e9b945
• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/230253/cdc_230253_DS1.pdf
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