A Systematic, Thematic Review of Social and Occupational Factors Associated With Psychological Outcomes in Healthcare Employees During an Infectious Disease Outbreak

作者：Brooks Samantha Kelly^*; Dunn Rebecca; Amlot Richard; Rubin Gideon James; Greenberg Neil

来源：Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 2018, 60(3): 248-257.

DOI：10.1097/JOM.0000000000001235

• emerging infectious diseases
• employees
• healthcare workers
• mental health
• psychological impact
• risk factors
• SARS

Objective: To conduct a systematic literature review to identify social and occupational factors affecting the psychological wellbeing of healthcare workers involved in the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) crisis. Methods: Four literature databases were searched and data extracted from relevant papers. Results: Eighteen thousand five papers were found and 22 included in the review. The psychological impact of SARS on employees appeared to be associated with occupational role; training/preparedness; high-risk work environments; quarantine; role-related stressors; perceived risk; social support; social rejection/isolation; and impact of SARS on personal or professional life. Conclusions: To minimize the psychological impact of future outbreaks of infectious diseases, healthcare workers should be prepared for the potential psychological impact; employers should encourage a supportive environment in the workplace and ensure that support is in place for those most at risk, for example, those with the most patient contact.

• 出版日期2018-3