Experiences of health professionals in EU institutions during the Covid crisis

Teleworking Effects on Mental Health—A Systematic Review and a Research Agenda

“…Given this finding, effective organizational strategies are essential to mitigate adverse effects. In this context, it is necessary to implement psychological support measures, educate on techniques to deal with stress and work overload [ 10 , 28 ], and apply specific guidelines to establish the boundaries between work and personal life [ 71 ]. Additionally, it is extremely important to highlight the need for technical and social support as an organizational strategy with the aim of promoting opportunities for interaction between workers based on two-way communication and trust [ 9 , 10 , 65 ].…”

“…In this sense, these difficulties often faced by teleworkers regarding technical problems (e.g., internet connection, access to company servers, or ergonomic conditions) can contribute to situations of anxiety, stress, and emotional exhaustion [ 17 , 26 , 27 ]. In view of this, the literature points to a substantial deterioration in the mental health of remote workers, which represents the starting point for the development of professional illnesses, such as anxiety, stress, depression, lack of self-esteem, insecurity, psychosomatic problems, and exhaustion [ 17 , 24 , 28 , 29 ]. Several studies carried out in previous, during, and post-pandemic periods highlight the moderating effect that remote working conditions can have on the psychological health of the workers, e.g., [ 15 , 30 ].…”