Authors
Shevchenko Yu.L.1, Ionova T.I.2, Mel’nichenko V.Ya.1, Nikitina T.P.2
1 Pirogov National Medical and Surgical Center, Moscow
2 Saint Petersburg State University Hospital, Saint Petersburg
Abstract
Changes due to COVID-19 pandemic affected quality of life (QoL) of population in general as well as different groups. We aimed to study QoL and psychological impairment of citizens of Russian Federation during COVID-19 pandemic and QoL and professional burnout in hospital medical staff involved in medical care of patients with chronic diseases. In this survey the respondents filled out the checklist, HADS questionnaire and QoL numerical rating scale. Physicians also filled out Maslach Burnout Inventory. In total 695 citizens from 22 cities, 171 physicians from 26 cities of Russian Federation and 167 patients undergoing treatment in National Medical and Surgical Center named after N.I. Pirogov were enrolled. QoL changes and psycho-emotional impairment in the population during COVID-19 pandemic were established. Out of all respondents, 22% exhibited poor or very poor QoL. Anxiety and depression were major independent factors associated with poor QoL. Clinical and subclinical anxiety level was observed in 27% respondents, clinical and subclinical depression level — in 18%. Negative impact of pandemic on QoL as well as levels of anxiety and depression in patients with chronic diseases undergoing treatment during pandemic were similar as in population in general. Among physicians clinical and subclinical anxiety level was observed in 17% respondents, clinical and subclinical depression level — in 13%. Burnout syndrome was found in 10% of physicians. The results obtained allowed to verify trends of further research in the fields and establish practical guidance to improve mental health of population of Russian Federation during pandemic and in postcovid period.
Keywords: pandemic COVID-19, population, quality of life, anxiety, depression.
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