Psychological Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic in Healthcare Workers (PSIMCOV)

November 3, 2021 updated by: Carolina Soledad Romero Garcia, MD, PhD, Hospital General Universitario de Valencia

Psychological Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic in Healthcare Workers in Spain: A Cross-sectional Study. PSIMCOV Group

Background. The current coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has a great impact worldwide. Healthcare workers play an essential role and are one of the most exposed groups.Information about the psychosocial impact on healthcare workers is limited.

Methods. 3109 healthcare workers completed a national, internet-based, cross-sectional 45-item survey between 9 and 19 April 2020. The objective is to assess the psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Spanish healthcare workers. A Psychological Stress and Adaptation at work Score (PSAS) was defined combining four modified versions of validated psychological assessment tests (A) Healthcare Stressful Test, (B) Coping Strategies Inventory,(C) Font-Roja Questionnaire and (D) Trait Meta-Mood Scale.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

PSAS (Psychological Stress and Adaptation at work Score) is a self conducted questionnaire designed to assess psychological impact in healthcare workers to match times of crisis and when the time is scarce. PSAS has a range between 0 and 105, and higher scores represent higher stress detected.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

3000

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Spain
      • Valencia, Spain, 46014
        • CHGUV

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 70 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

N/A

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Respondents are healthcare workers in any center/hospital treating patients and are involved directly or indirectily with patients who suffer from COVID-19.

Respondents might be physicians, nurses, ancillary staff, etc or be involved in other type of jobs like administration, techinical support, kitchen and cleaning servicies, etc.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Active healthcare workers in any private/public hospital > 18 years old

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Refusal to participate

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Ecologic or Community
  • Time Perspectives: Cross-Sectional

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
PSAS (Psychological Stress and Adaptation at work Score) during the crisis
Time Frame: during the pandemic (April 9, 2020 to April 19, 2020)
evaluate the severity of psychological impact of the pandemic in Spain in healthcare workers
during the pandemic (April 9, 2020 to April 19, 2020)

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
PSAS (Psychological Stress and Adaptation at work Score) in basal conditions
Time Frame: After the pandemic (back to regular activity to be considered in the future as we do not know it yet. It expected to be in less than one year.
evaluate the psychological stress in Spain in healthcare workers
After the pandemic (back to regular activity to be considered in the future as we do not know it yet. It expected to be in less than one year.

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Hospital General Universitario de Valencia

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

April 9, 2020

Primary Completion (Actual)

April 19, 2020

Study Completion (Actual)

April 30, 2020

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

August 3, 2020

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 7, 2020

First Posted (Actual)

August 10, 2020

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

November 10, 2021

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 3, 2021

Last Verified

November 1, 2021

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • COV2-2020

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

Undecided

IPD Plan Description

The investigators did not ask to the ethical committee board for data sharing approval

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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