Covid-19 effects on the workload of Iranian healthcare workers

Covid-19 effects on the workload of Iranian healthcare workers

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Abstract Background In this study, we aimed to evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic on the workload and mental health of Iranian medical staff using the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) and NASA -Task Load Index (NASA-TLX) Questionnaire between March and April 2020, respectively.Methods The present whelen arges spotlight cross-sectional study was conducted from March 5th to April 5th, 2020.To evaluate the workload and mental health of participants NASA-TLX and GHQ-12 online questionnaires were distributed.Data were entered into software SPSS (Version 23) and T-test, ANOVA, Regression methods were used for data analysis.Results Health workers who encountered COVID- 19 patients, were subjected to more task load compared to those who had no contact with COVID- 19 patients at the workplace (p <  0.

001).In terms of the subscale score of NASA-TLX, nurses had more scores in mental pressure, physical pressure, time pressure (temporal), and frustration compared to the other here jobs (p <  0.05).Moreover, nurses had significantly more workload compared to the other jobs.Conclusions Type of job, the shift of work, educational level, and facing COVID-19 affected the score of NASA-TLX.

NASA-TLX scores were higher in nursing compared to the scores of other health staff groups.The results of this study indicate that the scores of NASA-TLX and GHQ-12 among staff who had contact with COVID-19 patients were significantly higher than those who did not face COVID-19 patients.We suggested that a comprehensive assistance should be provided to support the well-being of healthcare workers especially nurses and healthcare workers who treated COVID-19 patients.