The impact of SARS-CoV-2 on the mental health of healthcare workers in a hospital setting-A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The SARS-CoV-2 global pandemic has subjected healthcare workers (HCWs) to high risk of infection through direct workplace exposure, coupled with increased workload and psychological stress. This review aims to determine the impact of SARS-CoV-2 on mental health outcomes of hospital-based HCWs and formulate recommendations for future action.

Methods

A systematic review was performed between 31st December 2019 and 17th June 2020 through Ovid Medline and Embase databases (PROSPERO ID CRD42020181204). Studies were included for review if they investigated the impact of SARS-CoV-2 on mental health outcomes of hospital-based HCWs and used validated psychiatric scoring tools. Prevalence of ICD-10 classified psychiatric disorders was the primary outcome measure.

Results

SUBMITTER: Sanghera J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7603426 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature