Publication: Experiences and well-being of healthcare professionals working in the field of ultrasound in obstetrics and gynaecology as the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic were evolving: a crosssectional survey study
| dc.contributor.author | Bourne, Tom | |
| dc.contributor.author | Kyriacou, Christopher | |
| dc.contributor.author | Shah, Harsha | |
| dc.contributor.author | Ceusters, Jolien | |
| dc.contributor.author | Preisler, Jessica | |
| dc.contributor.author | Metzger, Ulrike | |
| dc.contributor.author | Landolfo, Chiara | |
| dc.contributor.author | Lees, Christoph | |
| dc.contributor.author | Timmerman, Dirk | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2023-07-12T15:20:42Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2023-07-12T15:20:42Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2022 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Objective: Assess experience of healthcare professionals (HCPs) working with ultrasound in obstetrics and gynaecology during the evolving SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, given the new and unprecedented challenges involving viral exposure, personal protective equipment (PPE) and well-being. Design: Prospective cross-sectional survey study. Setting: Online international survey. Single-best, open box and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) questions. Participants: The survey was sent to 35 509 HCPs in 124 countries and was open from 7 to 21 May 2020. 2237/3237 (69.1%) HCPs from 115 countries who consented to participate completed the survey. 1058 (47.3%) completed the HADS. Primary outcome measures: Overall prevalence of SARS-CoV-2, depression and anxiety among HCPs in relation to country and PPE availability. Analyses: Univariate analyses were used to investigate associations without generating erroneous causal conclusions. Results: Confirmed/suspected SARS-CoV-2 prevalence was 13.0%. PPE provision concerns were raised by 74.1% of participants; highest among trainees/resident physicians (83.9%) and among HCPs in Spain (89.7%). Most participants worked in self-perceived high-risk areas with SARS-CoV-2 (67.5%-87.0%), with proportionately more trainees interacting with suspected/confirmed infected patients (57.1% vs 24.2%-40.6%) and sonographers seeing more patients who did not wear a mask (33.3% vs 13.9%-7.9%). The most frequent PPE combination used was gloves and a surgical mask (22.3%). UK and US respondents reported spending less time self-isolating (8.8 days) and lower satisfaction with their national pandemic response (37.0%-43.0%). 19.8% and 8.8% of respondents met the criteria for moderate to severe anxiety and depression, respectively. Conclusions: Reported prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 in HCPs is consistent with literature findings. Most respondents used gloves and a surgical mask, with a greater SARS-CoV-2 prevalence compared with those using 'full' PPE. HCPs with the least agency (trainees and sonographers) were not only more likely to see high-risk patients but also less likely to be protected. A fifth of respondents reported moderate to severe anxiety. | |
| dc.description.version | Versión aceptada | |
| dc.format.extent | 12 p. | |
| dc.identifier.citation | Bourne T, Kyriacou C, Shah H, et al. Experiences and well-being of healthcare professionals working in the field of ultrasound in obstetrics and gynaecology as the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic were evolving: a cross-sectional survey study. BMJ Open 2022;12:e051700. doi:10.1136/ bmjopen-2021-051700 | |
| dc.identifier.doi | https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2021-051700 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://repositorio.udd.cl/handle/11447/7717 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.subject | Gynaecology | |
| dc.subject | Public health | |
| dc.subject | Ultrasonography | |
| dc.subject | Ultrasound | |
| dc.title | Experiences and well-being of healthcare professionals working in the field of ultrasound in obstetrics and gynaecology as the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic were evolving: a crosssectional survey study | |
| dc.type | Article | |
| dcterms.accessRights | Acceso abierto | |
| dcterms.source | BMJ Open | |
| dspace.entity.type | Publication |