Psychological impact of an epidemic/pandemic on the mental health of healthcare professionals: a rapid review.
Suzannah StuijfzandCamille DeforgesVania SandozConsuela-Thais SajinCecile JaquesJolanda ElmersAntje HorschPublished in: BMC public health (2020)
HCPs need to be provided with psychosocial support to protect their mental wellbeing if they are to continue to provide high quality patient care. Several recommendations relevant during and after an epidemic/pandemic, such as COVID-19, and in preparation for a future outbreak, are proposed.