The association between witnessing patient death and mental health outcomes in frontline COVID-19 healthcare workers.

Mariela MoshevaRaz GrossNimrod Hertz-PalmorIlanit Hasson-OhayonRachel KaplanRony CleperYitshak KreissDoron GothelfItai M Pessach

Published in: Depression and anxiety (2021)

Witnessing patient death appears to be a risk factor for PTSS unique to HCW directly engaged in treating patients with COVID-19. Our findings suggest that helping HCW cope with COVID-19 related deaths might reduce their risk of posttraumatic stress.

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