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A Systematic, Thematic Review of Social and Occupational Factors Associated With Psychological Outcomes in Healthcare Employees During an Infectious Disease Outbreak.
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Journal of Occupational & Environmental Medicine . Mar2018, Vol. 60 Issue 3, p248-257. 10p. - Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- Objective: To conduct a systematic literature review to identify social and occupational factors affecting the psychological wellbeing of healthcare workers involved in the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) crisis. Methods: Four literature databases were searched and data extracted from relevant papers. Results: Eighteen thousand five papers were found and 22 included in the review. The psychological impact of SARS on employees appeared to be associated with occupational role; training/preparedness; high-risk work environments; quarantine; role-related stressors; perceived risk; social support; social rejection/isolation; and impact of SARS on personal or professional life. Conclusions: To minimize the psychological impact of future outbreaks of infectious diseases, healthcare workers should be prepared for the potential psychological impact; employers should encourage a supportive environment in the workplace and ensure that support is in place for those most at risk, for example, those with the most patient contact. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *COMMUNICABLE diseases
*DISEASE outbreaks
*SARS disease
*INDUSTRIAL hygiene
*JOB stress
*EVALUATION of medical care
*MEDICAL personnel
*QUARANTINE
*SOCIAL isolation
*WORK environment
*SYSTEMATIC reviews
*OCCUPATIONAL hazards
*ENVIRONMENTAL exposure
*OCCUPATIONAL roles
*SOCIAL support
*WELL-being
*THEMATIC analysis
*OCCUPATIONAL adaptation
*PSYCHOLOGY
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10762752
- Volume :
- 60
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Occupational & Environmental Medicine
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 128168509
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1097/JOM.0000000000001235