Effect of an Online Self-help Psychological Intervention on Non-ICU Specialty Care During the COVID-19 Outbreak

Effect of an Online Self-help Psychological Intervention on the Physical and Mental Health of Non-professional Staff Who Supported the ICU During the Omicron Outbreak: a Randomized Controlled Trial

Timely interventions may reduce the occurrence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in ICU medical staff. Existing research suggests that either self-learning psychological relief methods or seeking online counseling or therapy from professional psychotherapists during the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron outbreak has the potential to alleviate the emotional distress and promote the physical and mental health of health care workers. Web-based online mental health interventions complemented by joint effective mental health advice can further reduce harmful negative effects.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Age 18 years or older
2. Non-ICU professional staff providing direct health care services to critically ill SARS-CoV-2 Omicron patients in the ICU
3. Signing the informed consent form

Exclusion Criteria:

1. No reported acute suicidal tendencies
2. No history of psychotic or dissociative symptoms
3. Pregnancy or lactation
4. Major family changes within the last 12 weeks( For e.g. death of immediate family member)
5. Participated in other clinical trials