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ArticleClinical kidney journal2022

Burnout and long COVID among the UK nephrology workforce: results from a national survey investigating the impact of COVID-19 on working lives.

Haresh Selvaskandan, Ailish Nimmo, Manuela Savino, Sarah Afuwape, Sarah Brand, Matthew Graham-Brown, James Medcalf, Paul Cockwell, Hannah Beckwith

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Article in Clinical kidney journal, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 19 papers, 4 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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Haresh SelvaskandanJohn Walls Renal Unit, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, UK.
Ailish NimmoRenal Department, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, UK.
Manuela SavinoUK Renal Registry, Renal Association, Bristol, UK.
Sarah AfuwapeKidney and Urology Department, Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.
Sarah BrandDepartment of Renal Medicine, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK.
Matthew Graham-BrownJohn Walls Renal Unit, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, UK.
James MedcalfJohn Walls Renal Unit, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, UK.
Paul CockwellDepartment of Renal Medicine, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK.
Hannah BeckwithInstitute of Clinical Sciences, Imperial College London, London, UK.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is placing a significant strain on healthcare. We conducted a national survey of the UK nephrology workforce to understand its impacts on their working lives.

methodsAn online questionnaire incorporating the Maslach Burnout Inventory score was distributed between 31 March and 1 May 2021, with a focus on COVID-19 and long COVID incidence, vaccine uptake, burnout and working patterns. Data were analysed qualitatively and quantitatively; multivariable logistic regression was used to identify associations.

resultsA total of 423 responses were received. Of them, 29% had contracted COVID-19, which was more common among doctors and nurses {odds ratio [OR] 2.18 [95% confidence interval (CI) 1.13-4.22]} and those <55 years of age [OR 2.60 (95% CI 1.38-4.90)]. Of those who contracted COVID-19, 36% had symptoms of long COVID, which was more common among ethnicities other than White British [OR 2.57 (95% CI 1.09-6.05)]. A total of 57% had evidence of burnout, which was more common among younger respondents [OR 1.92 (95% CI 1.10-3.35)] and those with long COVID [OR 10.31 (95% CI 1.32-80.70)], and 59% with reconfigured job plans continued to work more hours. More of those working full-time wished to retire early. A total of 59% experienced remote working, with a majority preference for continuing this in the future. In terms of vaccination, 95% had received one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine and 86% had received two doses by May 2021.

conclusionsBurnout and long COVID is prevalent with impacts on working lives. Some groups are more at risk. Vaccination uptake is high and remote and flexible working were well received. Institutional interventions are needed to prevent workforce attrition.

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