Mental health among healthcare personnel during COVID-19 in Asia: A systematic review

oleh: Anucha Thatrimontrichai, David J. Weber, Anucha Apisarnthanarak

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Elsevier 2021-06-01

Deskripsi

The COVID-19 pandemic has been associated with an insidious wave of psychological stress among healthcare personnel (HCP) in Asia. Mental exhaustion, burnout, fear, depression, anxiety, insomnia, and psychological stress among HCPs have intensified a daunting challenge during the COVID-19 pandemic. The consequences of such stress may negatively impact patient and HCP safety. This review article reports the associations of mental health status attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic among HCP and their impact on patient safety, and infection prevention and control practices during pandemics.