The psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic among the medical-sanitary staff, a new challenge

Abstract The general perception is that the COVID-19 pandemic has been one of biggest challenges for health system. While touching every aspect life, requested a prompt response from system and other structures coordination systems intervene in daily activity. data presented were obtained following application questionnaire to average care staff Pascani Municipal Emergency Hospital, which monitored impact on their professional activity emotional state. results revealed not only feelings panic, fear, worry but also determination stubbornness fight against disease. study indicated adherence medical initiatives promote holistic approach patient, addressing all patient’s sufferings (physical, psychological, social, or spiritual), as well finding new ways relieving, treating, healing them. therapeutic act was difficult fulfill because it had consider protocols, modified dynamics, applied patients staff. use complete protective equipment, adjustments working conditions, perceived an additional effort. To achieve this desideratum, teamwork, continuous education staff, efficient communication between assistant-nurse team with patient relatives particular importance. Clear, transparent actual clinical condition prognosis his family members essential avoid overcome possible conflictual situations.