To Study the epidemiology of psychological distress among healthcare professionals of Max Super Speciality Hospital,Saket ,New Delhi in India during the COVID-19 Pandemic and assess the implications for providing psychological interventions(or therapeutic services)
To Study the epidemiology of psychological distress among healthcare professionals of Max Super Speciality Hospital,Saket ,New Delhi in India during the COVID-19 Pandemic and assess the implications for providing psychological interventions(or therapeutic services). Hypothesis: There is likelihood of psychological distress impacting healthcare professionals' mental well-being as a result of their role in the healthcare setup during the COVID-19 pandemic. Study design-The questionnaire assessing the psychological wellbeing shall be administered via digital means of communication to healthcare professionals and support staff (doctors, nurses, paramedics, front office and support staff) across Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi that currently employs 1295 individuals in the current category. Participation in the study will be voluntary and informed consent will be sought prior to the survey administration. Participants' responses will remain anonymous, with an assurance of confidentiality.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
1,300
Max Super Speciality Hospital Saket
New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi, India
RECRUITINGTherapeutic Sessions emphasizing on Stress
The therapeutic sessions will emphasize on aspects of anxiety, depression, grief, post traumatic impact, loss, fear and so on, using standardized therapeutic techniques of psychotherapy. If the individual is in need of further management or somatic symptom related treatment, they will be guided for pharmacotherapy.
Time frame: 3 Months
Resilience building and planning
Resilience building and planning will be implemented via individual, group and/or online based training portals to the cohort falling in the range of mild-moderate levels of psychological distress.
Time frame: 3 Months
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