Fatemeh Amiri, Fariba Asadi Noghbi, Hadi Yousefi, Vahid Makkizade, Abdolhossain Madani, Teamur Aghamolaei, Fayegheh Zareei,
Volume 8, Issue 2 (summer 2021)
Abstract
Introduction: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic not only increases the concerns associated with physical health but also causes psychological disorders. This research aims to determine the relationship between post traumatic stress disorders (PTSD) with burnout during COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 402 workers ranging from 21 to 57 years of age participated. A questionnaire consisting of four parts including socio demographic data, Maslach Burnout Inventory, short screening scale for DSM-IV PTSD, and Impact of Event Scale was used as the data collection tool. The electronic questionnaire link was provided to the participants through whatsApp and email. The data were analyzed using statistical tests including ANOVA, Pearson Correlation, and t-test by SPSS softwareVersion 21.
Results: The mean (SD) score of Impact of Event and short screening scale for DSM-IV PTSD was 29.43±15.21 and 4.9±2.73, respectively. Furthermore, the mean score of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal accomplishment was 23.57±7.02, 11.77±3.51, and 20.09±5.14, respectively. Variables such as gender and type of job were related to PTSD and burnout. Based on Pearson correlation test, there was a significant
relationship between PTSD and job burnout.
Conclusion: Based on the results of this study, exposure to psychological stressors during COVID-19 pandemic is associated with PTSD and job burnout among the workers. Therefore, implementing effective interventions by managers is essential to reduce Symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder and job burnout.
Masoud Neghab, Alemeh Ebrahimi, Fariba Asadi Noghbi, Fayegheh Zareei, Fatemeh Amiri,
Volume 11, Issue 1 (3-2024)
Abstract
Objective Waste anesthetic gases (WAGs) are known as one the most important air pollutants in operating rooms. This study was to evaluate occupational exposure to WAGs in the operating room of a hospital in Shiraz, Iran, by measuring the urine concentration of nitrous oxide, isoflurane, and sevoflurane.
Methods This is a descriptive-analytical study with a cross-sectional design that was conducted on 60 people divided into two groups of 30 including exposed group (operating and recovery rooms staff) and non-exposed or control group (administrative staff). Urine samples were collected at the end of the morning shift (after at least three hours of exposure). Urine samples were analyzed by gas chromatography–mass spectrometry method (Agilent 5977B device, paired with a headspace autosampler. Data analysis was conducted in SPSS software, version 21.
Results Urinary concentrations of nitrous oxide, isoflurane, and sevoflurane were found to be 175.8±77.52 μg/L (ranged 7.98-319.91), 4.95±3.43 μg/L (ranged 0.78-14.9) and 15.0 3±16.06 μg/L (ranged 0.76-46.40).
Conclusion The operating room personnel of the selected hospital are exposed to high concentration of WAGs (nitrous oxide, isoflurane and sevoflurane).
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