The perceived work environment and well‐being: A survey of emergency health care workers during the COVID‐19 pandemic

• DOI: 10.1111/acem.14519
• Publication Date: 2022-05-09T08:20:16Z
• Authors: Janice Blanchard; Yixuan Li; Suzanne K. Bentley; Michelle D. Lall; Anne M. Messman; Yiju Teresa Liu; Deborah B. Diercks; Rory Merritt‐Recchia; Randy Sorge; Jordan M. Warchol; Christopher Greene; James Griffith; Rita A. Manfredi; Melissa McCarthy
• Keywords: Pandemic; 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak

Abstract Background During the COVID‐19 pandemic, health care provider well‐being was affected by various challenges in work environment. The purpose of this study to evaluate relationship between perceived environment and mental a sample emergency physicians (EPs), medicine (EM) nurses, medical services (EMS) providers during pandemic. Methods We surveyed attending EPs, resident EM EMS from 10 academic sites across United States. used latent class analysis (LCA) estimate effect on screening positive for depression/anxiety burnout controlling respondent characteristics. tested possible predictors multivariate regression models included that were significant final model. Results Our 701 workers. Almost 23% respondents screened 39.7% burnout. Nurses significantly more likely screen (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 2.04, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.11–3.86) (aOR 2.05, CI 1.22–3.49) compared attendings. LCA identified four subgroups our differed their responses questions. These groups as Work Environment Risk Group 1, an overall good environment; 2, inadequate resources; 3, lack organizational support; 4, poor Participants two who conditions most adverse 1.89, 1.05–3.42; aOR 1.14–3.66) participants working environments less adverse. Conclusions found strong association health, particularly when support deemed inadequate. Targeted strategies promote better perceptions workplace are needed.