The stress management program in a COVID-19 Field Hospital: a proof of concept trial
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COVID-19, mental health, healthcare workers, field hospitalAbstract
Introduction: During the COVID-19 pandemic several cities resorted to Field Hospitals in order to expand the healthcare system capability. This strategy proved to be effective but imposed a significant challenge to healthcare workers (HW) who were exposed to a highly stressful environment in these facilities. Objectives: We present a stress management program implemented in a COVID-19 Field Hospital designed to reduce anxiety and stress levels and boost motivation among HW. Methods: We conducted a phase II open trial based on four integrative interventions groups; guided meditation - body scan, guided meditation - respiration, music medicine and therapeutic listening. Outcomes were evaluated with Visual Analogue Scales and the Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory. Results: A total of 441 volunteers were included in the study and without regard to the type of intervention itself, positive effect was found for all outcomes with a mean reduction of 16.75% for anxiety (reduction of 7.17 points, sd=10.20, p<0.0001), a reduction of 27.5% for stress (reduction of 1.23 point, sd=0.89, p<0.0001) and an 9.4% increase of motivation (increase of 0.72 point, sd=0.60, p<0.0001). Conclusion: We found the present stress management program designed with brief, easy to apply and low cost activities to be capable of significantly reduce anxiety, stress and enhance motivation of HW in a COVID-19 Field Hospital.
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