A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW OF THE EFFECT OF COVID-19 ON HEALTH WORKER DEMAND
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https://doi.org/10.46754/umtjur.v5i3.415Keywords:
COVID-19, Health Worker, Demand, All Countries, Higher riskAbstract
The COVID-19 pandemic has been one of the most severe in recent history, significantly impacting various social, economic, environmental, and employment sectors, particularly health workers. During the COVID-19 pandemic, health workers were needed to help treat COVID-19 patients and therefore, were at a higher risk of infection. Healthcare workers faced the risk of contracting the disease and experienced several other implications. This study examines the existing literature on the effects of COVID-19 on health workers. A systematic review of the Scopus and Web of Science using the PRISMA Statement (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) review technique yielded 27 relevant studies. Analysis of these articles revealed five main themes: Mental health, working conditions, providing medical property, cost production, and supply. A total of 17 sub-themes were created from these five themes. The findings of this study can contribute to providing support and identifying the requirements of health workers in all impacted countries, enabling them to work, and respond to any future pandemic with confidence. However, additional research is needed to uncover the impact on health workers on the frontlines to design better, prepare for and respond to future pandemics.
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