Moral Injury in Times of COVID-19. J Health Serv Psychol 2020;46(2):65-69
Date
05/05/2020Pubmed ID
32363349Pubmed Central ID
PMC7195905DOI
10.1007/s42843-020-00011-4Abstract
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.
Author List
Williams RD, Brundage JA, Williams EBAuthors
Jessica A. Brundage PhD Assistant Professor in the Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine department at Medical College of WisconsinRoger D. Williams PhD Associate Professor in the Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine department at Medical College of Wisconsin
