Medical Work During the Pandemic, Risk Perception and Fear

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Author(s):	Lima, Laura Camara ; Netto, Gabriela Correia ; Kalra, J ; Lightner, NJ ; Taiar, R Total Authors: 5
Document type:	Journal article
Source:	ADVANCES IN HUMAN FACTORS AND ERGONOMICS IN HEALTHCARE AND MEDICAL DEVICES (AHFE 2021); v. 263, p. 7-pg., 2021-01-01.
Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic intensified the work of frontline physicians. The human factor is essential here. The objective of this qualitative study is to evaluate doctors' perception of risk. We asked them to choose three words to define their work in the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil. The variables were date, gender, living with family, being on the frontline, fear of being contaminated and contaminating family. The research took place online (July 2020-January 2021). 363 physicians participated. The software Alceste identified five clusters. Frontline doctors who live with family mention care, protection, prevention. Those who do not and answered in August evoke stress and irritability. Those who answered in November-December mention challenges and exhaustion. Women mention overload. The perception of risk is linked to insecurity. Exposure to burnout increases over time. Living with family is a protective factor. These results are useful to properly take care of physicians. (AU)

FAPESP's process:	20/07942-5 - Doctors at the front of the COVID-19 pandemic: incidence of Burnout Syndrome
Grantee:	Gabriela Correia Netto
Support Opportunities:	Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation