Will the coronavirus epidemic leave its mark on the psychological health of doctors? Yes, if we are to believe the study published by the Intersyndicale nationale des internees (Isni), which shows that one in three interns has had symptoms of post-traumatic stress since the start of the crisis.
"The epidemic has been very anxiety-provoking for interns", underlines Isni in this survey, carried out between March 20 and May 11 among 892 doctors in training, via a questionnaire based on tools used in psychiatric studies .
"Nightmares, anxiety and sadness"
"The arrival of an unknown virus, the carrying out of new care for patients in serious states, the overwork, the lack of supervision, screening tests and protective equipment have increased the stress of these young professionals, ”adds Isni.
In total, 47.1% of respondents had symptoms of anxiety in mid-May, 15 points more than in 2017; 29.8% showed symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, and 18.4% displayed depressive symptoms. "Nightmares, feeling of not being able to cope, not being able to talk about it, irritability, anger, anxiety, sadness ... This study shows that these symptoms are very present", underlines Insi, worried about the impact of the epidemic "on the mental health of interns".
Medical interns, future doctors employed at the hospital as part of end-of-course internships, have found themselves on the front line in recent weeks against coronavirus in many establishments. According to Isni, they currently represent 44% of hospital doctors.
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