I read the information you sent, and I would like us to extend the study that
evaluated the effects that frontline workers suffered psychologically based on the
pandemic. The mental health challenges that frontline workers have experienced
and may continue to experience while working during COVID-19 have been a
conversation, and minimal research has taken place (Billings et al., 2021). There
is a great need for frontline workers to be supported and recognized for all of
their dedication and hard work (Billings et al., 2021).
b b b b b b b b b I would like to use a descriptive study using a semi-standardized phone
interview. The interview will have open-ended questions to understand better what
frontline workers have suffered and the best way to get help. Several questions
will be asked, such as what can be done to help alleviate the mental anguish
during COVID-19? What type of recognition would you desire if you were
recognized for all the hard work during COVID_19?
b b b b b b b b b This study will extend the research results that you sent me to look over.
Based on what I have read, many frontline workers have suffered mentally.
Underappreciation when working to save others and maintain one’s well-being can
be challenging (Billings et al., 2021). If frontline workers are shown appreciation
for all their sacrifices, it may help them feel better about the career they may
have enjoyed before the pandemic.
b b b b b b b b b I have attached research that justifies the study that we may expand. The
research was semi-structured interviews with snowball sampling on social media.
The researcher recorded all interviews and transcribed the conversations. Many
frontline workers were offered some support but not consistent, and some
received minimal support, but not what was desired. This article would be great
information to read to help expand the recognition of frontline workers, which
may help alleviate burnout.
Considering both the articles reviewed, I would like to work with you in order to
extend the findings of the first article. I propose to conduct a descriptive study in
order to determine the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on healthcare
professionals. The independent variables of our study will include stress and
support from the supervisors. Stress can be defined as experiencing several
stressful situations or incidents due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Support from the
supervisors refers to the ability of the supervisors to offer quality support to the
healthcare professionals. All these variables can be measured with the use of a 5-
point Linkert scale. The dependent variables of our study include living conditions,
productivity, social interactions, and health. All these variables can be measured
using the self-appraisal approach. We will conduct a survey among 15 to 20
healthcare professionals and collect data through interviews. The proposed study
will extend the results of the first article reviewed.
I found an additional article that assesses the quality of life among healthcare
professionals during the Covid-19 review. The article shows that healthcare
professionals struggled in order to strike a work-life balance due to the increase
in work pressure. It also affected their mental health by giving rise to issues such
as mood disturbances, depressive episodes, as well as suicidal tendencies
(Kandula & Wake, 2021). The study aims at introducing a number of initiatives as
well as measures in order to ensure the well-being of the healthcare professionals
and enhance their quality of life.
I am looking forward to your response.
Kandula, U. R., & Wake, A. D. (2021, December 30). Quality of life among health
professionals during COVID-19: JMDH. Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare.
Retrieved March 3, 2022, from https://www.dovepress.com/assessment-of-
quality-of-life-among-health-professionals-during-covid--peer-reviewed-fulltext-
article-JMDH
