Impact of COVID-19 on the emotional health and work routine of oncology physiotherapists in Brazil
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https://doi.org/10.33233/fb.v24i1.5045Keywords:
COVID-19, SARS-COV-2, mental health, rehabilitationAbstract
Background: The COVID-19 epidemic has affected the emotional health and work routine of healthcare professionals. Objective: Assess the effect of COVID-19 on the emotional health and work routine of oncology physiotherapists in Brazil. Methods: Anonymous cross-sectional online study, in which 102 oncology physiotherapists were recruited from different regions of the country, using snowball sampling on social media. Sociodemographic data on participants’ training and their work in oncology were assessed, as well as symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress (21-item Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale- DASS-21). Results: Most of the physical therapists were women (n = 89, 87.3%), with an average age of 33.8 ± 7.1 years and specializing in oncology physiotherapy (n = 84, 82.5%). The younger the professionals, the greater their stress levels (p = 0.022). Most continued to provide in-person care (n = 89, 87.3%) and stress was the symptom that scored highest (6.9 ± 4.4). Longer working hours and transfers to other units resulted in more symptoms of anxiety (p = 0.016) and stress (p = 0.011). Conclusion: The COVID-19 pandemic has adversely affected the work routine and emotional health of oncology physiotherapists in Brazil.
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