Well‐being, obstetrics and gynaecology and COVID‐19: Leaving no trainee behind
Grace Ming Fen Chan, Abhiram Kanneganti, Nooraishah Yasin, Ida Ismail‐Pratt, Susan Logan
Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly disrupted training in obstetrics and gynaecology. Past pandemics have been shown to result in significant psychological morbidity. As specialty trainees continue frontline work, they will face unprecedented work environments and may face delays in progression due to postponed examinations, case log shortfalls and inadequate clinical rotations. This contributes to burnout, anxiety and depression. We share technology-based suggestions as well as institutional, departmental and self-care tips on how to maintain trainees' mental well-being during the fight against COVID-19.
Topics & Concepts
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)SpecialtyPandemicObstetrics and gynaecologyBurnoutAnxietyMedicineFace (sociological concept)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakWork (physics)Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)PsychologyMedical educationNursingFamily medicinePsychiatryPregnancyClinical psychologySociologyEngineeringInfectious disease (medical specialty)Mechanical engineeringDiseaseSocial scienceOutbreakGeneticsBiologyPathologyVirologyHealthcare professionals’ stress and burnoutCOVID-19 and healthcare impactsFamily and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units