Abstract
Aim: To evaluate the role and perceptions of trainees during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Method: An online survey was designed to provide an insight into the significance of the COVID-19 pandemic on working conditions of infectious diseases and clinical microbiology trainees.
Results: The main roles of trainees included management of patients hospitalized for COVID-19 (55%), research (53%) and diagnostic procedures (43%). The majority (82%) of trainees felt useful in managing the crisis. However, more than two-thirds felt more stressed and more tired compared with other rotations. Only 39% of the participants had access to psychological support.
Conclusion: Due to the significant impact of the pandemic on infectious diseases and clinical microbiology trainees, further research should focus on their health and welfare in the post-pandemic period.
Method: An online survey was designed to provide an insight into the significance of the COVID-19 pandemic on working conditions of infectious diseases and clinical microbiology trainees.
Results: The main roles of trainees included management of patients hospitalized for COVID-19 (55%), research (53%) and diagnostic procedures (43%). The majority (82%) of trainees felt useful in managing the crisis. However, more than two-thirds felt more stressed and more tired compared with other rotations. Only 39% of the participants had access to psychological support.
Conclusion: Due to the significant impact of the pandemic on infectious diseases and clinical microbiology trainees, further research should focus on their health and welfare in the post-pandemic period.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 411-416 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Future Microbiology |
Volume | 17 |
Issue number | 6 |
Early online date | 14 Mar 2022 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Apr 2022 |
Keywords
- Clinical microbiology
- COVID-19
- Infectious diseases
- Medical education
- Mental health
- SARS-CoV-2
- Training
- Work–life balance
- Young scientists