Psychosocial Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on MD Anderson Workforce
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Questionnaire Administration
- Conditions
- COVID-19 Infection
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
- Enrollment
- 20000
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Change in stress-related outcomes
- Status
- Recruiting
- Last Updated
- 3 months ago
Overview
Brief Summary
This study investigates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the psychosocial health of employees of MD Anderson Cancer Center. Epidemics have been shown to promote psychological stress among medical staff in high risk areas, which may lead to mental health problems. Assessing how the pandemic is affecting employees may allow for more comprehensive actions to be taken to protect the mental health of employees.
Detailed Description
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: I. To assess psychosocial and stress-related outcomes in employees at MD Anderson Cancer Center during and post the COVID-19 pandemic. SECONDARY OBJECTIVE: I. To identify demographic and occupational factors associated with COVID-19 related psychosocial and stress outcomes. OUTLINE: Participants complete 2 online questionnaires over 10 minutes each at baseline and at 3 months after the pandemic ends.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •MD Anderson employees
Exclusion Criteria
- Not provided
Arms & Interventions
Observational (questionnaire)
Participants complete 2 online questionnaires over 10 minutes each at baseline and at 3 months after the pandemic ends.
Intervention: Questionnaire Administration
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Change in stress-related outcomes
Time Frame: Baseline up to 3 months after the outbreak ends
Will be assessed using the questions administered in the second part of the questionnaire, specifically, the 20 stress-related items and the IES. Summary statistics will be calculated for each of the individual 20 stress-related questions. The total distress score as well as the scores for the intrusion and avoidance subscales will be calculated and also summarized via descriptive statistics. Summary statistics will be calculated separately for data collected during the pandemic and at follow-up, as well as for change from pandemic to follow-up. Ninety-five percent confidence intervals will be calculated for the mean of the change scores.
Change in psychosocial outcomes
Time Frame: Baseline up to 3 months after the outbreak ends
Will be assessed using the questions administered in the second part of the questionnaire, specifically, the 20 stress-related items and the Impact of Event Scale (IES). Summary statistics will be calculated for each of the individual 20 stress-related questions. The total distress score as well as the scores for the intrusion and avoidance subscales will be calculated and also summarized via descriptive statistics. Summary statistics will be calculated separately for data collected during the pandemic and at follow-up, as well as for change from pandemic to follow-up. Ninety-five percent confidence intervals will be calculated for the mean of the change scores.
Secondary Outcomes
- Demographic and occupational factors associated psychological and stress-related outcomes(Up to 3 months)