COVID Isolation on Sleep and Health in Healthcare Workers

<b>Brief Summary Statement </b> <b>Current Knowledge/Study Rationale: </b>Previous studies conducted across the globe have shown higher stress, worsening mental health, and worsening sleep patterns in front line healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The rationale for this study was to examine whether sleep, mood, and health related behaviors might differ between healthcare workers who transitioned to conducting care from home and those who continued to report in-person to their respective hospitals or healthcare facilities. <b></b> <b>Study Impact: </b> This study shows worsening mood across healthcare workers, regardless of whether they were working from home or continuing to report to work. Our findings highlight the need for support programs to monitor mood and health during the during the COVID-19 pandemic.