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. 2022 Apr:17:411-416.
doi: 10.2217/fmb-2021-0129. Epub 2022 Mar 14.

Role and perception of clinical microbiology and infectious diseases trainees during the COVID-19 crisis

Kevin Bouiller  1   2   3 , Nathan Peiffer-Smadja  3   4 , Muge Cevik  5   6 , Katharina Last  6   7 , Ivana A Antunović  6   8 , Anja Šterbenc  6   9 , Maria J Lopes  6   10 , Aleksandra Barac  6   11 , Valentijn Schweitzer  6   12 , Sarah Dellière  6   13
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Role and perception of clinical microbiology and infectious diseases trainees during the COVID-19 crisis

Kevin Bouiller et al. Future Microbiol. 2022 Apr.

Abstract

Aim: To evaluate the role and perceptions of trainees during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method: An online survey was designed to provide an insight into the significance of the COVID-19 pandemic on working conditions of infectious diseases and clinical microbiology trainees. Results: The main roles of trainees included management of patients hospitalized for COVID-19 (55%), research (53%) and diagnostic procedures (43%). The majority (82%) of trainees felt useful in managing the crisis. However, more than two-thirds felt more stressed and more tired compared with other rotations. Only 39% of the participants had access to psychological support. Conclusion: Due to the significant impact of the pandemic on infectious diseases and clinical microbiology trainees, further research should focus on their health and welfare in the post-pandemic period.

Keywords: COVID-19; SARS-CoV-2; clinical microbiology; infectious diseases; medical education; mental health; training; work–life balance; young scientists.

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Figure 1.. Impact of COVID-19 on infectious diseases and clinical microbiology trainees (Likert scale).
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