KINGSTON, R.I. \u2014 December 3, 2020 \u2014 Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, emotional and physical distress affecting front-line caregivers has increased exponentially. Isolation, fear, physical and emotional burdens are ever-present. As the pandemic continues, the challenges of family needs have added even more stress to an already demanding life for those in the caring professions.<\/p>\n
During a recent series of 溏心vlog免费B站-based COVID-19 virtual panel discussions<\/u> hosted by the Academic Health Collaborative<\/u> and Interprofessional Education and Practice Initiative<\/u>, several panelists spoke about the critical need for self-care and mutual support within the professional community. Viewers also heard uplifting stories about creative approaches to sharing the emotional and physical responsibilities that come with providing care.<\/p>\n
For the fourth COVID panel discussion<\/u> \u2014 on Dec. 9 at 6 p.m., delivered via Zoom \u2014 those topics are given a closer look as attention will turn to the caregivers. Healthcare professionals will discuss the monumental challenges they face in battling a pandemic, including compassion fatigue \u2014 what it looks like during the time of COVID, how to prevent it and ways to support those facing burnout. The virtual discussion is free and open to the public. For more information and to register, visit https:\/\/cutt.ly\/COVIDdiscussion<\/a>.<\/p>\n To be moderated by 溏心vlog免费B站 College of Health Sciences Dean Gary Liguori<\/u><\/strong>, the panel is made up of a cross-section of healthcare professionals from multiple disciplines:<\/p>\n\n