Improved resilience starts at system level

The long term effects of the covid-19 pandemic on healthcare staff have been considerable, with at least one third of critical care staff experiencing burnout and two fifths showing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.1 But has resilience, a term that has gained much traction in recent years, made any difference?Resilience is the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties or toughness.2 Healthcare professionals (HCPs) had already shown this trait before the pandemic—their training requires hours of study and work experience and regular interaction with ill health, disability, and death. Medical students also have the financial burden associated with years of study—and many must balance part time work with their academic and clinical commitments. This situation is not unique to HCPs though, as other professionals, such as barristers, architects, and engineers, also balance work commitments with their personal lives. Given the commitment, dedication, and experience of HPCs, are they not already a…
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