Assessing the Impact of Remote Work During COVID-19 on
Clinical and Translational Scientists and Staff in Colorado
BACKGROUND
Many clinical and translational scientists and staff are working remotely to prevent the spread of COVID-19 Little is known about the impact of remote work on scientists, staff, and research programs
METHODS
Mixed-methods survey study April 2020
FINDINGS
N=322 PhD = 139 MD = 56 75% female Range: 21-73 years Average 42 years Prior to COVID-19:77% never or rarely worked remotely 76% reported some or great interference 71% slowed or stopped research
Barriers to remote work:
Missing interactions with colleagues Absence of routines
Strategies to support remote work:
Videoconferencing, altering timelines and expectations
IMPLICATIONS
Communicate frequently, build community, be flexible during during COVID-19 remote work
Re-set expectations and goals, practice self-compassion to maintain
mental health
Gilmartin, H., Connelly, B., Hebbe, A., Battaglia, C., & Kwan, B. (2020). Assessing the Impact of Remote Work During COVID-19 on Clinical and Translational Scientists and Staff in Colorado. Journal of Clinical and Translational Science, 1-26.
