Impact of COVID-19 on healthcare workers' mental health and heart health
Psychological symptoms in healthcare workers following the COVID-19 pandemic and relationship to long-term cardiovascular risk
This study looks at how healthcare workers, especially those in emergency departments, are feeling mentally after the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on issues like anxiety, stress, and trouble sleeping, and how these feelings might affect their heart health in the long run.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11020974 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the psychological symptoms experienced by healthcare workers (HCWs) following the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly focusing on anxiety, stress, and insomnia. It aims to identify the long-term effects of these psychological issues on cardiovascular health among emergency department HCWs. By examining the predictors of these symptoms, the study seeks to inform strategies to protect the health of frontline workers who faced unprecedented challenges during the pandemic. The methodology includes assessing psychological distress and its correlation with cardiovascular risk factors.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are healthcare workers, especially those in emergency departments, who have experienced psychological distress during or after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Not a fit: Patients who are not healthcare workers or who did not experience significant psychological symptoms related to the pandemic may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved mental health support and cardiovascular care for healthcare workers affected by the pandemic.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has indicated that healthcare workers are at increased risk for psychological distress, suggesting that this study's focus on long-term effects is both relevant and necessary.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Columbia University Health Sciences — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shechter, Ari — Columbia University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Shechter, Ari
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.