Publications by authors named "Maria Paz Matellan-Hernandez"
Objective: To analyse the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of nurses in Spanish out-of-hospital Emergency Services, identifying predictor factors of greater severity.
Method: A multicentre cross-sectional descriptive study was designed, including all nurses working in any Spanish out-of-hospital Emergency Services between 01/02/2021 and 30/04/2021. The main outcomes were the level of depression, anxiety and stress assessed through the DASS-21 scale.
Impact of the COVID-19-pandemic and perception of self-efficacy on the mental health of out-of-hospital emergency healthcare professionals by modality of care.
J Adv Nurs
September 2024
Objective: To analyse the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic and the perception of self-efficacy on the health professionals of the Spanish out-of-hospital emergency services.
Design: Observational, cross-sectional and descriptive with a survey methodology of 1710 participants from Spain (1 February-30 April, 2021).
Methods: The mental health of healthcare workers was assesed in terms of stress, anxiety and depression, as well as their self-efficacy.
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic had a major psychological impact on health care workers (HCWs). This study was embedded in a larger quantitative study on the mental health care of out-of-hospital HCWs in Spain. To better understand this, a qualitative study was conducted to explore the experiences, coping strategies, and influencing factors of out-of-hospital HCWs who scored high (> 25 points) on the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21) in a previous quantitative mental health study.
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- - The study investigated psychological distress among healthcare workers (HCWs) in Spanish out-of-hospital emergency medical services, focusing on those with or without prior use of psychotropic drugs or therapy.
- - A total of 1,636 HCWs participated, and one in three reported severe mental disorders due to the pandemic, with factors like age and work experience affecting levels of stress, anxiety, and depression.
- - HCWs with a history of using psychotropic medications or therapy exhibited greater emotional distress and lower self-efficacy, highlighting their vulnerability and the need for ongoing support and monitoring strategies.
Article Synopsis
- The study analyzed the psychological impact of COVID-19 on Spanish Emergency Medical Services (EMS) health professionals, focusing on stress, anxiety, depression, and self-efficacy.
- It included 1710 health professionals and found that about one-third experienced severe psychological issues; however, the cumulative incidence of COVID-19 cases in their regions did not significantly affect their mental health levels.
- Certain groups, such as younger women, less experienced EMS workers, and those living with dependents, faced greater psychological challenges, highlighting the necessity for psychological support to help them cope.
Health professionals (HPs), especially those working in the front line, have been one of the groups most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The objective of this study is to identify the best available scientific evidence on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of out-of-hospital HPs in terms of stress, anxiety, depression, and self-efficacy. A living systematic review of the literature was designed, consulting the electronic online versions of the CINHAL, Cochrane Library, Cuiden, IBECS, JBI, LILACS, Medline PyscoDoc, PsycoINFO, Scopus, and Web of Science databases in November 2021.
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