Comparing psychological wellbeing and work-related quality of life between professional groups within health and social care during the COVID-19 pandemic in the UK

Neill, R.D, Gillen, P, Moriarty, J, Manthorpe, J, Mallett, J, Schroder, H, Currie, D, Nicholl, P, Ravalier, J.M, McGrory, S and McFadden, P (2022) Comparing psychological wellbeing and work-related quality of life between professional groups within health and social care during the COVID-19 pandemic in the UK. Merits, 2 (4). pp. 374-386.

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Abstract

This paper shared the compared results on the psychological wellbeing and work-related quality of life amongst health and social care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic in the UK. Health and social care professionals within nursing, midwifery, allied health professions, social care and social work occupations working in the United Kingdom (UK) during the pandemic were recruited. Repeated cross-sectional online surveys were conducted during two time periods of the pandemic (May?July 2020 and May?July 2021). A total of 4803 respondents completed the survey. The findings revealed that over the pandemic, psychological wellbeing (SWEWBS measure) and work-related quality of life (WRQoL scale) scores significantly decreased in all five occupations (p < 0.001) with midwives having the lowest scores on both scales at all time points. Respondents were found to significantly (p < 0.001) use of negative coping strategies such as behavioural disengagement and substance usage. Analysis of variance revealed a statistical difference between occupations and wellbeing across 2020 and 2021, while work-related quality of life was only statistically significantly different in 2021. The findings revealed that due to this decrease, there is a distinct need for more support services and flexible working conditions within health and social care services, to improve wellbeing and work-related quality of life.

Item Type:	Article
Keywords:	healthcare workforce, social care workforce, United Kingdom, coping, wellbeing, quality of working life
Depositing User:	RED Unit Admin
Date Deposited:	10 Sep 2024 11:45
Last Modified:	10 Sep 2024 11:45
URI:	https://bnu.repository.guildhe.ac.uk/id/eprint/19188

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