Glob J Qual Saf Healthc
November 2022
Introduction: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a pandemic of international concern that has caused significant physical and psychological health challenges to healthcare workers worldwide. This study aimed to assess and evaluate the psychological responses of healthcare workers who provided hands-on care for patients with COVID-19 at King Fahad Medical City (KFMC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as it was converted to a dedicated COVID-19 hospital during the pandemic.
Methods: This study used a descriptive cross-sectional design to recruit 500 participants at KFMC between April 10 and May 5, 2020.