Patterns of Potential Moral Injury in Post-9/11 Combat Veterans and COVID-19 Healthcare Workers.

Jason A NieuwsmaEmily C O'BrienHaolin XuMelissa A Smigelskynull nullnull nullKeith G Meador

Published in: Journal of general internal medicine (2022)

The potential for moral injury is relatively high among combat veterans and COVID-19 HCWs, with deleterious consequences for mental health and burnout. Demographic characteristics suggestive of less social empowerment may increase risk for moral injury. Longitudinal research among COVID-19 HCWs is needed. Moral injury prevention and intervention efforts for HCWs may benefit from consulting models used with veterans.

Keyphrases

coronavirus disease
sars cov
mental health
randomized controlled trial
decision making
healthcare
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
risk assessment