Moral distress in frontline healthcare workers in the initial epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States: Relationship to PTSD symptoms, burnout, and psychosocial functioning.

Sonya B NormanJordyn H FeingoldHalley Kaye-KaudererCarly A KaplanAlicia HurtadoLorig K KachadourianAdriana FederJames W MurroughDennis CharneySteven M SouthwickJonathan RippLauren PeccoraloRobert H Pietrzak

Published in: Depression and anxiety (2021)

Moral distress is prevalent in FHCWs and includes family-, infection-, and work-related concerns. Prevention and treatment efforts to address moral distress during the acute phase of potentially morally injurious events may help mitigate risk for PTSD, burnout, and functional difficulties.

Keyphrases

posttraumatic stress disorder
decision making
social support
mental health
quality improvement
sleep quality
depressive symptoms
physical activity