Occupational Disruptions during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Their Association with Healthcare Workers' Mental Health.

Natasha Smallwood Amy L PascoeLeila KarimiMarie BismarkKaren Willis

Published in: International journal of environmental research and public health (2021)

Occupational disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic occurred commonly in health organisations and were associated with worse mental health outcomes in the Australian health workforce. Feeling well supported was associated with significantly fewer adverse mental health outcomes. Crisis preparedness focusing on the provision of timely and useful communication and support is essential in current and future crises.

Keyphrases

mental health
public health
healthcare
mental illness
health information
palliative care
emergency department
risk assessment
health promotion