Citation

Williams RD, Brundage JA, Williams EB. J. Health Serv. Psychol. 2020; ePub(ePub): ePub.

Affiliation

Milwaukee, WI USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2020, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group)

DOI

10.1007/s42843-020-00011-4

PMID

32363349

PMCID

PMC7195905

Abstract

Health care providers are facing increased risk of moral distress during the COVID-19 pandemic because of changes in clinical practice and resource allocation procedures. Health care systems that employ a proactive approach in mitigating the lasting effects of moral distress will fare better in the long run. Psychologists are well poised to apply timely psychological first aid to the crisis needs of patients, colleagues, and even themselves. Key interventions are detailed, including creating and promoting safety, calmness, connectedness, self-efficacy, and hope.

© National Register of Health Service Psychologists 2020.

Language: en