Global vascular surgeons' experience, stressors, and coping during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has led to unprecedented challenges for health care systems globally. We designed and administered a global survey to examine the effects of COVID-19 on vascular surgeons and explore the COVID-19-related stressors faced, coping strategies used, and support structures available.

Methods

The Pandemic Practice, Anxiety, Coping, and Support Survey for Vascular Surgeons was an anonymous cross-sectional survey sponsored by the Society for Vascular Surgery Wellness Task Force. The survey analysis evaluated the effects of COVID-19-related stressors on vascular surgeons measured using the Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item scale. The 28-item Brief Coping Orientation to Problems Experienced inventory was used to assess the a

SUBMITTER: Shalhub S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7457940 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature