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[Business travel and staying abroad]
Therapeutische Umschau. Revue Therapeutique
|November 1, 1989
Summary
International travel presents challenges like jet lag and psychological adjustment for business travelers and their families. While illnesses are often preventable, accidents remain a significant risk, despite improving medical infrastructure abroad.
Area of Science:
- International health
- Travel medicine
- Occupational health
Context:
- Globalization increases international business travel and expatriate assignments.
- Travelers face physiological challenges like jet lag and psychological adaptation.
- Longer stays, especially with families, introduce unique adjustment difficulties beyond typical tourism.
Purpose:
- To highlight the multifaceted health challenges associated with international business travel.
- To address both the physiological and psychological impacts of travel across time zones.
- To inform about risks beyond infectious diseases, including accidents and local healthcare access.
Summary:
- International travel necessitates adaptation to time zone differences (jet lag) and potential psychological stress.
- Long-term stays abroad, particularly for families, present unique adjustment issues.
- While preventable diseases are a concern, accidents pose a significant, less predictable risk for travelers.
- Access to and quality of local medical infrastructure in destination countries are critical factors.
Impact:
- Enhanced awareness of non-infectious health risks for international travelers.
- Improved preparedness for expatriates and business travelers regarding psychological well-being.
- Informed decision-making for individuals and organizations regarding international assignments and travel health protocols.