A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF STUDIES RELATING TO THE PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING OF DOCTORS AND ALLIED HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

TitleA SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF STUDIES RELATING TO THE PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING OF DOCTORS AND ALLIED HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2021
AuthorsDey, M, Relojo-Howell, D
JournalProblems of Psychology in the 21st Century
Volume15
Issue1
Start Page18-25
PaginationContinuous
Date PublishedJune/2021
Type of ArticleOriginal article
ISSN2029-8587
Other NumbersE-ISSN 2538-7197
Keywordscommunity psychology; COVID-19, healthcare professionals, psychological well-being; systematic review
Abstract

Doctors and other allied healthcare professionals are constantly exposed to stressful situations that can undoubtedly negatively affect their psychological well-being. This precarious situation has been further exacerbated due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aims to explore the mental stress and trauma among doctors, in light of the pandemic. A number of relevant studies (quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods, and case studies) have been gathered to present a global trajectory of the responses of the doctors in the pandemic, and, as a consequence how this has impacted their psychological well-being. Collated findings suggest a need for a more nuanced and global approach, which is necessary towards addressing the immediate and long-lasting effects of the pandemic within the medical community. This study also provides a theoretical framework that can be used to design psychological interventions which can target the healthcare profession.

URLhttp://oaji.net/articles/2021/444-1625554099.pdf
DOI10.33225/ppc/21.15.18
Refereed DesignationRefereed
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