What are effective strategies to respond to the psychological impacts of working on the frontlines of a public health emergency?

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the healthcare and public health sectors. The impact of working on the frontlines as a healthcare or public health professional has been well documented. Healthcare organizations must support the psychological and mental health of those responding to future public health emergencies.

Objective

This systematic review aims to identify effective interventions to support healthcare workers' mental health and wellbeing during and following a public health emergency.

Methods

Eight scientific databases were searched from inception to 1 November 2022. Studies that described strategies to address the psychological impacts experienced by those responding to a public health emergency (i.e., a pandemic, epidemic, natural disaster, or

SUBMITTER: Neil-Sztramko SE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10733471 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature