Family, personal and professional impact of the pandemic on health professionals in Spain. Cohort study

The pandemic has placed a huge burden on health professionals, who have seen their work centers and specialized units related to the disease, especially ICUs, completely overwhelmed. This has caused that a high number of them have experienced symptoms, both physical and cognitive and emotional, compatible with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder; This research group estimates, according to preliminary studies, that up to 14.5% could have suffered severe symptoms. The objective of the project is to collect data from professionals who have had a relationship with COVID-19 patients to find out to what extent this experience has impacted their mental health. The data collection and processing will be carried out by a score of researchers who are in general hospitals, primary care and social health centers and universities in the Community of Madrid; Community of Valencia; Catalonia; Basque Country; Andalusia; Castilla La Mancha, Castilla y León; The Rioja; and the Balearic Islands. A follow-up and support service will also be offered, through face-to-face groups and online media, to those who need it.