Evaluation and Intervention of the Client with Parkinson’s Disease

Course Description

During recent years, the mental health of healthcare providers (HCP) has been gaining attention as a significant public health issue. Mental health disorders amongst this group of professionals are a major concern because it ultimately puts the health of patients at risk since poor mental health is associated with medical errors and decreased performance (Kim et al., 2018). Furthermore, it contributes to a higher turnover rate which affects healthcare costs by increasing training costs and decreasing overall productivity (Kim et al., 2018).  

HCPs are exposed to many stressors which can negatively affect their physical, mental, and emotional well-being (Søvold et al., 2021). They are frequently exposed to psychological distress, such as role conflict, emotional labor, fear of medical errors and litigation, as well as verbal and/or physical abuse by patients or bullying by colleagues (Kim et al., 2018). Additionally, they are exposed to long work hours, shift work, and night shifts that contribute to sleep problems (Kim et al., 2018). These work-related stress factors could lead to burnout, depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, and other psychiatric disorders (Kim et al., 2018).