A recent survey among physicians working in coronavirus disease-2019 departments in Israel demonstrated significant difficulties, such as burnout, anxiety, and depression; one of the major concerns was transmission of the infection to high-risk family members. We believe that this matter may provoke initiatives to establish and organize peer support to the staff and their families, regular sessions of discussions with the staff members to help them to cope with their difficulties, and also to instruct them how to address the concerns, fears, and emotional difficulties of their family members. These measures may prevent further burnout and decreased motivation of the staff, mitigate absenteeism, and build resilience. We should also aim to create a sense of pride in both the medical personnel and their families regarding their central role in the "corona fight."
Changes in Routine Pediatric Practice. Reply to comments
Massimo Pettoello-Mantovani
Writing – Original Draft Preparation
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2020-01-01
Abstract
A recent survey among physicians working in coronavirus disease-2019 departments in Israel demonstrated significant difficulties, such as burnout, anxiety, and depression; one of the major concerns was transmission of the infection to high-risk family members. We believe that this matter may provoke initiatives to establish and organize peer support to the staff and their families, regular sessions of discussions with the staff members to help them to cope with their difficulties, and also to instruct them how to address the concerns, fears, and emotional difficulties of their family members. These measures may prevent further burnout and decreased motivation of the staff, mitigate absenteeism, and build resilience. We should also aim to create a sense of pride in both the medical personnel and their families regarding their central role in the "corona fight."I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
