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Perceptions of the Availability of Personal Protective Equipment and Its Association With Burnout Among US Healthcare Personnel During the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic, 2020–2021.
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*PSYCHOLOGICAL burnout
*WORK environment
*WORK experience (Employment)
*DISMISSAL of employees
*CONFIDENCE
*INDUSTRIAL safety
*SOCIAL determinants of health
*ATTITUDES of medical personnel
*OCCUPATIONAL exposure
*SURVEYS
*SEX distribution
*DESCRIPTIVE statistics
*PERSONAL protective equipment
*NEEDS assessment
*COVID-19 pandemic
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1076-2752
Abstract
This study suggests that lack of adequate PPE can lead to HCP burnout, which may result in employees quitting. A pandemic preparedness plan for future pandemics or outbreaks that does not include adequate and appropriate PPE may increase health care personnel burnout and intention to leave post. Objective: The aim of the study is to explore associations among personal protective equipment (PPE) availability, workplace environment, and burnout among US healthcare personnel during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: The study used an online healthcare provider (HCP) survey (December 2020–February 2021) regarding PPE confidence, availability, burnout, and workplace environment. Results: Lack of appropriate PPE was reported by 27% of 799 US HCP surveyed. Burnout, reported by 77% of HCP, was more likely among females, those with fewer years of professional experience, and those with a higher desire to quit, and less likely for those who perceived PPE was adequate or their employer took all steps to minimize workplace risks. Conclusions: This study suggests that lack of adequate PPE can lead to HCP burnout, which may result in employees quitting. A pandemic preparedness plan that includes adequate PPE is essential for HCP well-being, patient health, and employer fiscal health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]