Courage, Fortitude, and Effective Leadership of Surgical Teams During COVID-19. Issue 5 (September 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Stephens, Elizabeth H.; Dearani, Joseph A.; Guleserian, Kristine J.
• Is Part Of: World journal for pediatric & congenital heart surgery. Volume 11:Issue 5(2020)
• Page Start: 675
• Page End: 679
• Publication Date: 2020-09
• Subjects: COVID-19 -- wellness -- mental health -- cardiothoracic surgery; Pediatric cardiology -- Periodicals; Congenital heart disease in children -- Periodicals; Heart -- Abnormalities -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Heart -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Heart Defects, Congenital -- surgery -- Periodicals; Cardiac Surgical Procedures -- Periodicals; Child -- Periodicals; Adult -- Periodicals; 618.9212
• DOI: 10.1177/2150135120938330
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2150-1351

Abstract

The world as we once knew it has been drastically altered secondary to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The impact of these changes, particularly for those practicing in the medical profession, extends beyond the physical to the psychological, emotional, and spiritual. We discuss the factors that contribute to these stresses, way to manage them, and how we as leaders of our teams can inspire resilience and help our colleagues endure these most difficult times.