Psychological impact of an epidemic/pandemic on the mental health of healthcare professionals: a rapid review.

Suzannah StuijfzandCamille DeforgesVania SandozConsuela-Thais SajinCecile JaquesJolanda ElmersAntje Horsch

Published 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.

Keyphrases

mental health
coronavirus disease
sars cov
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
mental illness
current status
clinical practice
molecularly imprinted
loop mediated isothermal amplification
depressive symptoms