Coping by the healthcare workers during COVID-19 pandemic in developing countries - A review.

  • Alka Chandra HOD and Senior Specialist, Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, NDMC Medical College, Hindu Rao Hospital, Delhi, India.
  • Hemant Vanjare Senior Resident, Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical care, NDMC Medical College Hindu Rao Hospital, Delhi, India.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.35975/apic.v24i3.1288
Keywords: Healthcare Worker, Pandemic, COVID-19, Stress, Developing countries

Abstract

In December 2019, an outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) occurred in Wuhan, China. To date, this has spread across the globe, raising a number of significant challenges for healthcare workers (HCW). They are at the front line of the outbreak response and as such are exposed to hazards including the high risk of contracting the infection. Long and irregular duty hours in very constrained environment can contribute to increased levels of stress and ultimately precipitate burnout.

Published
08-07-2020
How to Cite
Chandra, A., & Vanjare, H. (2020). Coping by the healthcare workers during COVID-19 pandemic in developing countries - A review. Anaesthesia, Pain & Intensive Care, 24(3), 346-353. https://doi.org/10.35975/apic.v24i3.1288
Issue
Vol 24 No 3 (2020): July-Sep
Section
Review Article