ABSTRACT. The aim of this paper is to synthesize and analyze existing evidence on depressive symptoms, emotional exhaustion, and psychological trauma symptoms in frontline healthcare workers during the COVID-19 outbreak. Using and replicating data from BMA, CPHA, GMU/CCCC, GWI, Harvard Medical School, ICF, ICFJ, Nursing Times, Pew Research Center, Potloc, TCDJ/Columbia University, UNC School of Medicine, UPMC, and YPCCC, we performed analyses and made estimates regarding whether COVID-19 healthcare personnel are at an elevated risk for developing stress-related psychiatric disorders. Descriptive statistics of compiled data from the completed surveys were calculated when appropriate.
JEL codes: H51; H75; I12; I18; D91
Keywords: COVID-19; depressive symptom; emotional exhaustion; psychological trauma
How to cite: Mitchell, K., and Lăzăroiu, G. (2021). “Depressive Symptoms, Emotional Exhaustion, and Psychological Trauma Symptoms in Frontline Healthcare Workers during the COVID-19 Outbreak,” Psychosociological Issues in Human Resource Management 9(2): 119–132. doi: 10.22381/pihrm9220219.
Received 16 April 2021 • Received in revised form 18 November 2021
Accepted 19 November 2021 • Available online 25 November 2021