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Guidelines for Infection Control and Burnout Prevention in Healthcare Workers Responding to COVID-19

Se Yoon Park1,2,3, Hae Suk Cheong4, Ki Tae Kwon5

  • 1Department of Hospital Medicine, Yongin Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Yongin, Korea.

Infection & Chemotherapy
|April 6, 2023
PubMed

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Frontline healthcare workers faced significant distress during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study developed guidelines to address infection control and burnout among these essential workers.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Occupational Health
  • Infectious Disease Management

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic placed immense psychological distress on frontline healthcare workers (HCWs) due to infection risks, quarantine, and social stigma.
  • While the pandemic's impact on HCWs is documented, a lack of specific guidelines for managing infection control challenges and burnout persists.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop evidence-based guidelines for managing infection control and burnout among HCWs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • To provide a reference for future emerging infectious disease outbreaks.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic review of existing literature was conducted.
  • Guidelines were formulated by synthesizing findings from the systematic review and current research.

Main Results:

  • The study highlights the severe impact of infection control measures and burnout on HCWs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Prevention strategies for infection control and burnout are identified.

Conclusions:

  • The developed guidelines address critical issues of infection control and burnout among HCWs.
  • These guidelines offer a valuable resource for healthcare systems responding to future pandemics and infectious disease crises.

Keywords:
Healthcare personnelInfection controlMental healthSARS-CoV-2

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