Stress Biomarkers Leading to Professional Burnout Among People Involved in a Mobile Intensive Care Unit During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Assessment of burnout, mindfulness, interoceptive awareness, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, coping flexibility and sleep through questionnaires.

Saliva sample is collected before and after emotional stimulation in order to measure resting-state allostatic load biomarkers: DHEA, cortisol and chromogranine A levels

Electrocardiogram and electrodermal activity (tonic and phasic) is collected at rest and after emotional stimulation.

"Emotional stimulation involves asking the participants to remember a recent event related to the COVID-19 crisis that has been emotionally difficult for them.~Perceived stress, situational awareness and emotions is assessed after emotional stimulation through questionnaires."