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Promotion of Care and Psychological Well-Being for Healthcare Workers

A special issue of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601). This special issue belongs to the section "Health Care Sciences".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (1 October 2024) | Viewed by 2458

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Cesar Ivan Aviles Gonzalez

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1. Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, University of Cagliari, SS 554, 09042 Monserrato, CA, Italy
2. Faculty of Health Sciences Nursing Program, Universidad Popular del Cesar, Sede Sabanas, Valledupar 200002, Colombia
Interests: mental health; anxiety; depression; psychodiagnostic; psychosomatics; nursing care
Dr. Maura Galletta

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Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, University of Cagliari, 09124 Cagliari, Italy
Interests: well-being; health prevention; psychosocial risk; stress; burnout
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Dr. Oscar Javier Vergara-Escobar

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School of Nursing, Juan N. Corpas University Foundation, Bogota 111321, Colombia
Interests: medicine; environmental science; nursing; health professions

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Mental health and well-being are among the most important areas that the WHO is focusing on to enhance the quality of life of individuals (WHO, 2022).

To achieve this, it is necessary to develop innovative strategies and plans that can help accomplish this objective. In this Special Issue titled "Promotion of Care and Psychological Well-Being for Healthcare Workers", for which I have been invited as a guest editor, there is a significant opportunity to share the research experiences of all professionals involved in mental health, including those who promote psychological well-being and care for healthcare workers. In doing so, we can communicate and disseminate solutions and analyses derived from science and research for the benefit of humanity.

We invite you to submit your studies, whether in the area of quantitative research, qualitative research, or systematic scientific literature reviews, including meta-analyses.

Dr. Cesar Ivan Aviles Gonzalez
Dr. Maura Galletta
Dr. Oscar Javier Vergara-Escobar
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • psychological well-being
  • holistic medicine
  • holistic nursing
  • mental health
  • patients
  • health workers and mindfulness

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The Disaster of the Century: Effects of the 6 February 2023 Kahramanmaraş Earthquakes on the Sleep and Mental Health of Healthcare Workers
by Sema Çifçi and Zehra Kilinç
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2024, 21(11), 1533; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph21111533 - 19 Nov 2024
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It is known that disasters can have long-term effects on the mental health of individuals. In particular, healthcare workers may be under greater stress in a time of disaster, as they are not only affected by the disaster, but they also take part [...] Read more.
It is known that disasters can have long-term effects on the mental health of individuals. In particular, healthcare workers may be under greater stress in a time of disaster, as they are not only affected by the disaster, but they also take part in rescue efforts. This study was conducted to investigate the psychological effects of the Kahramanmaraş earthquakes on healthcare workers employed at the Adıyaman Training and Research Hospital. The sample in the cross-sectional study consisted of 299 healthcare personnel working in the Adıyaman Training and Research Hospital. The study data were collected through a questionnaire consisting of five sections. The data were analysed using SPSS 22 software. It was found that among healthcare workers, those who were women, married, individuals whose homes were damaged, injured, or lost a relative in the earthquake had experienced mental health problems such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, and poor sleep quality the most. The earthquakes that occurred on 6 February negatively affected the mental health of healthcare workers. In order to reduce these negative effects experienced by healthcare workers, various types of mental health screening should be performed, and supportive psychological services should be provided urgently. Full article
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Electronic Health Record Adoption and Its Effects on Healthcare Staff: A Qualitative Study of Well-Being and Workplace Stress
by Maria Provenzano, Nicola Cillara, Felice Curcio, Maria Orsola Pisu, Cesar Iván Avilés González and Maria Francisca Jiménez-Herrera
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2024, 21(11), 1430; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph21111430 - 28 Oct 2024
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Adopting electronic health records (EHRs) offers improved communication and information sharing and reduces medical staff errors. Despite these potential benefits, EHR adoption often introduces new challenges for healthcare staff, including increased administrative burdens and workplace stress. This study examines the impact of EHR [...] Read more.
Adopting electronic health records (EHRs) offers improved communication and information sharing and reduces medical staff errors. Despite these potential benefits, EHR adoption often introduces new challenges for healthcare staff, including increased administrative burdens and workplace stress. This study examines the impact of EHR systems on the well-being and workplace stress of healthcare staff in a hospital setting. Using a qualitative multi-perspective research approach, 16 guideline-based interviews were conducted to explore experiences, insight, and perceptions surrounding the anticipated introduction of EHRs. Data analysis reveals a complex interplay between the perceived advantages of EHRs, such as improved data accessibility and patient safety, and the challenges related to increased workload. Based on interviewers’ perceptions, emerging themes were categorized as technostress creators or inhibitors. The findings highlight a dual impact of EHRs: while participants acknowledged improvements in patient safety and information access, they also expressed concerns about increased workload, technostress, and potential disruptions to team dynamics. This study identified two major themes: “EHR Adoption as a Double-Edged Sword” and “EHRs’ Influence on Professional Dynamics”. These findings underscore the need for organizational readiness and staff support to mitigate the negative impacts of EHRs on healthcare workers’ well-being and job satisfaction. Full article
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