Occupational health outcomes of work in the gig economy: a systematic review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The gig economy is a promising arena to reduce unemployment and provide other benefits such as the opportunity to earn supplemental income. Like all other forms of work, the gig space also presents occupational health issues for those working in it. This proposed review is aimed at identifying and describing the common occupational health outcomes reported within this workforce; second, to examine the risk factors that contribute to the development of these health issues; and third, to assess the interventions and support systems currently in place to promote the occupational health of gig workers.

Methods

A systematic review will be undertaken according to the recommendations of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Statement (2

SUBMITTER: Agyemang CB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12458883 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature