WHO/Europe survey on mental health and well-being of doctors and nurses

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WHO/Europe survey on mental health and well-being of doctors and nurses in the 27 European Union countries, Iceland and Norway

Only 0.14% of doctors and 0.04% of nurses have responded in Finland to date.

Frequently Asked Questions
These questions aim to address practical issues related to the survey content, structure and dissemination.

Who is eligible to participate?
All doctors and nurses currently working in the 27 EU countries, Iceland, and Norway, regardless of specialty and work setting, including those in private or public practice or non-clinical roles are eligible to participate. Doctors and nurses who are retired or not currently working are not eligible.
How long will the survey take to complete?
The survey should take approximately 12 minutes to complete.
Is the survey anonymous?
Yes, all responses are completely anonymous.
What is the deadline for completing the survey?
The survey is open until 28th February 2025.> PIDENNETTY
Will my employer know I participated in the survey?
Individual participation is completely anonymous, and no identifying information will be shared with employers or anyone else. Your employer will not know you participated in this survey.
Can I complete the survey if I work part-time or on a temporary basis?
Yes. All doctors and nurses, regardless of their employment status or their contract type, are encouraged to participate.
Why are only doctors and nurses eligible?
We recognize that many frontline health and care workers are struggling with the same challenges facing doctors and nurses. Given the unprecedented scale of this survey, we have decided to focus on professionals who represent the largest proportion of the overall health and care workforce. However, we hope to adapt and expand the survey to other groups in the future.
Is this a WHO survey or a survey by my national association?
This survey has been developed and is being conducted by WHO/Europe, funded by the European Commission. WHO is working with European medical and nursing associations to support dissemination and recruitment.
What actions will be taken based on the survey results?
The survey findings will help national policymakers and national health authorities understand how to improve working conditions and mental health support for doctors and nurses across the EU plus Iceland and Norway.
What languages is the survey available in?
The survey is available in 25 European languages, making it accessible to health care professionals across all 27 EU countries, Iceland and Norway.
When will the survey results be published?
The results will be published in a report to be made available to national associations and sent to national health authorities by June 2025.
How will the survey results be used to improve workplace conditions?
The data collected will provide the foundation for creating policies and strategies aimed at enabling health systems to better protect the mental health and well-being of health care professionals. This will ensure that health systems are better equipped to retain doctors and nurses, support them, and promote healthier work environments.
How many doctors and nurses are expected to participate?
The survey aims to reach as many doctors and nurses as possible, regardless of their specialty or whether they work in public or private practice, making it the largest mental health survey of its kind in Europe.
What happens after the survey is completed?
After the survey closes on 28th February 2025, the responses will be analyzed, and a report will be produced by June 2025. This report will be made available to policymakers and national health authorities.
How will the survey be disseminated?
The survey will be disseminated through collaboration with European nurse and doctor associations, reaching their national members to encourage broad participation across the 29 countries.
Can I share the survey link on social media?
Please do not share the link publicly on social media. Please use direct messages or private communication channels (e.g. private groups consisting only of doctors and nurses who are members of a national medical or nursing association) instead of posting on public feeds.
Do not post the survey link on Twitter, Instagram or on any form of social media that does not allow communication in private groups. These guidelines are in place to ensure that the link is only sent to doctors and nurses who are members of national medical and nursing associations.
Are there any guidelines on how to communicate about the survey?
WHO/Europe and European medical and nursing associations have together developed a set of key messages that can be used to communicate about the survey to doctors and nurses. You will have received these messages in the email sent to you by your European association.