A2 Review article, Literature review, Systematic review
Factors mediating the psychological well-being of healthcare workers responding to global pandemics : a systematic review (2022)
Schneider, J., Talamonti, D., Gibson, B., & Forshaw, M. (2022). Factors mediating the psychological well-being of healthcare workers responding to global pandemics : a systematic review. Journal of Health Psychology, 27(8), 1875-1896. https://doi.org/10.1177/13591053211012759
JYU authors or editors
Publication details
All authors or editors: Schneider, Jekaterina; Talamonti, Deborah; Gibson, Benjamin; Forshaw, Mark
Journal or series: Journal of Health Psychology
ISSN: 1359-1053
eISSN: 1461-7277
Publication year: 2022
Publication date: 29/04/2021
Volume: 27
Issue number: 8
Pages range: 1875-1896
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Publication country: United Kingdom
Publication language: English
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/13591053211012759
Publication open access: Openly available
Publication channel open access: Partially open access channel
Publication is parallel published (JYX): https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/75292
Web address of parallel published publication (pre-print): https://psyarxiv.com/c23tx/
Abstract
This paper reviewed mediators of psychological well-being among healthcare workers responding to pandemics. After registration on PROSPERO, a systematic review was performed in four databases and 39 studies were included. Worse mental health outcomes, such as stress, depressive symptoms, anxiety and burnout were related to demographic characteristics, contact with infected patients and poor perceived support. Self-efficacy, coping ability, altruism and organisational support were protective factors. Despite limitations in the quality of available evidence, this review highlights the prevalence of poor mental health in healthcare workers and proposes target mediators for future interventions.
Keywords: COVID-19; pandemics; health care personnel; work burden; mental well-being; mental health
Free keywords: COVID-19; healthcare professionals; mediation; mental health; pandemic
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Ministry reporting: Yes
Reporting Year: 2022
Preliminary JUFO rating: 1
