Resilience, psychosomatic health, and support needs of Ukrainian healthcare professionals in wartime: A cross-sectional study

IF 3.5 2区医学 Q2 PSYCHIATRY Journal of Psychosomatic Research Pub Date : 2024-11-20 DOI:10.1016/j.jpsychores.2024.111995

Anastasiia Yuriivna Sydorenko , Lennart Kiel , Helle Spindler

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Abstract

Background

As Ukraine enters its third year of war, healthcare professionals (HPs) continue to face ongoing challenges to their adaptability and resilience. This study aimed to assess the emotional and physical well-being of HPs, evaluate their resilience levels, and identify the most anticipated types of psychological support that would benefit them.

Methods

Emotional and somatic states were assessed using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) and the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-15). Resilience was measured by the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC-10). Open-ended questions were used to identify anticipated measures of psychological support.

Results

A total of 1442 HPs participated in the study. The majority exhibited high levels of anxiety and depression. Resilience scores showed negative correlations with anxiety (r = −0.34), depression (r = −0.53), and somatic symptom severity (r = −0.36). The most desired types of psychological support included psychological counselling, spiritual support, and opportunities for rest.

Conclusion

It is essential to address the primary needs of HPs in Ukraine to support their professional and personal resilience during wartime. Psychological support should not only focus on treating symptoms and distress but also respond to deeper needs that foster hope and faith in a better future.

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战时乌克兰医护人员的复原力、心身健康和支持需求：横断面研究。

背景：随着乌克兰战争进入第三个年头，医疗保健专业人员（HPs）的适应能力和复原力继续面临持续挑战。本研究旨在评估医护人员的情绪和身体健康状况，评估他们的复原力水平，并确定最有望使他们受益的心理支持类型：方法：使用医院焦虑抑郁量表（HADS）和患者健康问卷（PHQ-15）评估情绪和躯体状态。复原力通过康纳-戴维森复原力量表（CD-RISC-10）进行测量。开放式问题用于确定预期的心理支持措施：共有 1442 名 HP 参与了研究。大多数人表现出高度焦虑和抑郁。复原力得分与焦虑（r = -0.34）、抑郁（r = -0.53）和躯体症状严重程度（r = -0.36）呈负相关。最需要的心理支持类型包括心理咨询、精神支持和休息机会：结论：必须满足乌克兰医护人员的主要需求，以支持他们在战时的职业和个人恢复能力。心理支持不仅应侧重于治疗症状和痛苦，还应满足更深层次的需求，以促进对更美好未来的希望和信念。

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Journal of Psychosomatic Research 医学-精神病学

CiteScore

7.40

自引率

6.40%

发文量

314

审稿时长

6.2 weeks

期刊介绍： The Journal of Psychosomatic Research is a multidisciplinary research journal covering all aspects of the relationships between psychology and medicine. The scope is broad and ranges from basic human biological and psychological research to evaluations of treatment and services. Papers will normally be concerned with illness or patients rather than studies of healthy populations. Studies concerning special populations, such as the elderly and children and adolescents, are welcome. In addition to peer-reviewed original papers, the journal publishes editorials, reviews, and other papers related to the journal''s aims.