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Healthcare workers face "pandemic fatigue" due to prolonged crisis and system flaws. This distress risks burnout, impacting care quality and staff well-being during ongoing waves.

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  • Healthcare Management
  • Occupational Health

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic's second wave impacted Italy and Europe, following an initial period of uncertainty and system strain.
  • The World Health Organization (WHO) identified "pandemic fatigue" as a widespread public distress response to a prolonged, unpredictable crisis.
  • Healthcare workers (HCWs) are not immune to pandemic fatigue, experiencing unique challenges and concerns.

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  • To examine the potential impact of "pandemic fatigue" on healthcare system resilience and staff well-being.
  • To address the growing discontent and anger among doctors and nurses.

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  • Qualitative analysis of healthcare worker experiences during the pandemic.

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    • A significant rise in discontent and anger among doctors and nurses has been observed.
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    • Pandemic fatigue poses a serious threat to healthcare systems, potentially compromising care quality.
    • Addressing the systemic issues and supporting healthcare workers' mental well-being is critical to prevent burnout.
    • Proactive strategies are needed to mitigate the long-term effects of prolonged crisis on the healthcare workforce.