Survey of Rehabilitation Professionals’ Mental Health during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Tokyo

Q4 Health Professions

Rigakuryoho Kagaku Pub Date : 2022-01-01 DOI:10.1589/rika.37.335

T. Chiba, Yukari Horimoto

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[Purpose] The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection control measures that have been in place for a long time constantly impose a mental burden on rehabilitation professionals who spend a substantial amount of time with patients. Anxiety among patients and its effect on their mental health persists because the stringent adherence to these measures is a determinant of the spread of infection. [Participants and Methods] We conducted an online questionnaire survey of 248 rehabilitation professionals employed in Tokyo. The questionnaire comprised a stress assessment instrument for medical professionals and additional stress-related questions. [Results] Anxiety tended to be greater in COVID-positive patients, and the non-intervention and general staff groups. In particular, the general staff group was found to have various concerns regarding COVID-19 infection. [Conclusion] The long-lasting COVID-19 pandemic can cause physical and mental changes among medical professionals, and managers are thus required to monitor the physical and mental conditions of on-duty staff. © 2022, Society of Physical Therapy Science (Rigaku Ryoho Kagakugakkai). All rights reserved.

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新冠肺炎大流行期间东京都康复专业人员心理健康状况调查

【目的】长期实施的新冠肺炎(COVID-19)感染控制措施不断给长期与患者接触的康复专业人员带来精神负担。患者的焦虑情绪及其对精神健康的影响持续存在，因为严格遵守这些措施是感染蔓延的一个决定因素。[参与者与方法]对东京248名康复专业人员进行了在线问卷调查。调查问卷包括供医疗专业人员使用的压力评估工具和其他与压力有关的问题。[结果]新冠病毒阳性患者、非干预组和普通员工组的焦虑倾向更大。特别是参谋团对新冠肺炎的感染有各种担忧。[结论]新冠肺炎疫情持续大流行会导致医务人员身心发生变化，管理人员需要对值班人员的身心状况进行监测。©2022，物理治疗科学学会(Rigaku Ryoho Kagakugakkai)。版权所有。

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Rigakuryoho Kagaku Health Professions-Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

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