Tomlin J
Psychosocial Support for Healthcare Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
J, Tomlin; B, Dalgleish-Warburton; G, Lamph
Authors
Dalgleish-Warburton B
Lamph G
Abstract
The novel corona virus disease COVID-19 was first diagnosed in humans in Wuhan, China in December 2019. Since then it had become a global pandemic. Such a pandemic leads to short- and long-term mental health burden for healthcare workers. Recent surveys suggest that rates of psychological stress, depression, anxiety, and insomnia and will be high for this group. Numerous organizations have since released guidance on how both healthcare workers and the general public can manage the mental health burden. However, these recommendations focus on specific healthcare workers (e.g., nurses or psychologists), are often not evidence-based, and typically do not situate guidance within a phased model that recognizes countries are at different stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this perspective paper we propose a phased model of mental health burden and responses. Building on work by the Intensive Care Society and the Royal College of Psychiatrists in the United Kingdom, we present a model that demonstrates how both staff and organizations might respond to the likely stressors that might occur at preparation-, pre-, initial and core-, and longer-term-phases of the pandemic. Staff within countries at different stages of the COVID-19 pandemic will be able to use this model. We suggest practical tips for both healthcare workers and organizations and embed this within up-to-date scientific literature. The phased model of mental health burden and responses can be a helpful guide for both staff and organizations operating at different stages of the pandemic.
Citation
J, T., B, D., & G, L. (2020). Psychosocial Support for Healthcare Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Frontiers in Psychology, 11, https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.01960
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | Jul 15, 2020 |
Online Publication Date | Aug 11, 2020 |
Publication Date | 2020-08 |
Deposit Date | Mar 1, 2024 |
Journal | Frontiers in psychology |
Publisher | Frontiers Media |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 11 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.01960 |
Publisher URL | https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.01960/full |
PMID | 32849149 |
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