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Interventions to support the resilience and mental health of frontline health and social care professionals during and after a disease outbreak, epidemic or pandemic: a mixed methods systematic review
Alex Pollock
1 ,
Pauline Campbell
1 ,
Joshua Cheyne
2 ,
Julie Cowie
1 ,
Bridget Davis
1 ,
Jacqueline McCallum
3 ,
Kris McGill
1 ,
Andrew Elders
1 ,
Suzanne Hagen
1 ,
Doreen McClurg
1 ,
Claire Torrens
4 ,
Margaret Maxwell
4
November 05 2020
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Abstract
<p class="first" id="d2476900e169">Evidence from disease epidemics shows that healthcare
workers are at risk of developing
short- and long-term mental health problems. The World Health Organization (WHO) has
warned about the potential negative impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the mental well-being
of health and social care professionals. Symptoms of mental health problems commonly
include depression, anxiety, stress, and additional cognitive and social problems;
these can impact on function in the workplace. The mental health and resilience (ability
to cope with the negative effects of stress) of frontline health and social care professionals
('frontline workers' in this review) could be supported during disease epidemics by
workplace interventions, interventions to support basic daily needs, psychological
support interventions, pharmacological interventions, or a combination of any or all
of these.
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