Journal article
Worsening general health and psychosocial wellbeing of Australian hospital allied health practitioners during the COVID-19 pandemic
D Hitch, S Booth, K Wynter, CM Said, K Haines, B Rasmussen, S Holton
Australian Health Review | Published : 2022
DOI: 10.1071/AH22110
Abstract
Objective: To describe self-reported general and psychological health for allied health practitioners at an Australian acute public health service over three time points within the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Methods: This study collected data from cross-sectional online surveys at three time points: May-June 2020 (T1), October-November 2020 (T2) and November-December 2021 (T3). The self-report questionnaire consisted of demographic questions, a general health question and the 21-item version of the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS-21). Results: A total of 308 responses were received (T1 n = 135, T2 n = 78, T3 n = 95) from representatives of eight allied health profes..
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Funding Acknowledgements
Danielle Hitch and Sarah Booth are co-first authors for this publication. The methodology of this study was reported in reference to the Checklist for Reporting Results of Internet E-Surveys (CHERRIES). The study team gratefully acknowledge the support of Shane Crowe (Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Health) and Suellen Bruce (Executive Director of People and Culture, Western Health) for this project.