Comprehensive Health Challenges and Management Strategies for International Business Travelers: A Scoping Review
Yayoi Tetsuou Tsukada1,2, Ritsuko Okamura2, Masahiro Yasutake1
1Department of General Medicine and Health Science, Nippon Medical School, Tokyo, Japan.
JMA Journal
|November 12, 2025
Summary
International business travelers (IBTs) face significant health risks, including illnesses and stress, with limited access to care. Improved corporate health strategies and vaccinations are crucial for their well-being.
Area of Science:
- Global Health
- Occupational Health
- Travel Medicine
Background:
- Globalization increases international business travel (IBTs), elevating health risks.
- IBTs face infectious diseases, stress, and inadequate medical care access.
- Research on IBTs' health remains limited, necessitating comprehensive assessment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a scoping review on international business travelers' health concerns.
- To identify illnesses during travel, impacts on well-being, and corporate health management.
- To inform strategies for safeguarding IBT health in a globalized economy.
Main Methods:
- Scoping review following Arksey and O'Malley and JBI methodologies.
- Searched MEDLINE, Web of Science, and Ichushi-Web (2013-2022).
- Included studies on IBT physical/mental health and healthcare access; data extracted and categorized.
Main Results:
- 31 studies included, categorizing IBT health risks.
- Risks include travel-related illnesses (infectious diseases, emergencies).
- Impacts encompass physical/psychological health (sleep, stress) and limited pre-travel care, especially for Japanese IBTs.
Conclusions:
- IBTs experience substantial health risks requiring enhanced prevention.
- Recommendations include improved vaccination, corporate policies, and psychological support.
- Tailored health management is vital for IBT well-being and business efficiency post-pandemic.
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