ABSTRACT. This paper analyzes the outcomes of an exploratory review of the current research on psychological distress, demoralization, and illness fears in medical staff treating patients with COVID-19. The data used for this study was obtained and replicated from previous research conducted by ACHA, APIC, BMA, CMA, CPHA, CVN, GWI, HMN, ICF, IPPR, Potloc, Prescott et al. (2020), Statista, and YouGov. We performed analyses and made estimates regarding levels and sources of psychological distress in healthcare workers treating patients with COVID-19. Data collected from 4,300 respondents are tested against the research model. Descriptive statistics of compiled data from the completed surveys were calculated when appropriate.
JEL codes: H51; H75; I12; I18; D91

Keywords: COVID-19; psychological distress; demoralization; illness fears

How to cite: Walker, A., Kalinova, E., and Strakova, E. (2021). “Psychological Distress, Demoralization, and Illness Fears in Medical Staff Treating Patients with COVID-19,” Psychosociological Issues in Human Resource Management 9(1): 68–77. doi: 10.22381/pihrm9120217.

Received 18 November 2020 • Received in revised form 14 February 2021
Accepted 15 February 2021 • Available online 18 February 2021