Strategies for maintaining and strengthening the health care workers during epidemics: a scoping review

Valiee, Sadra; Jelyani, Zahra Zarei; Kia, Mohammad; Jajarmizadeh, Ali; Delavari, Sajad; Shalyari, Naseh; Marzaleh, Milad Ahmadi

doi:10.1186/s12960-023-00844-2

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“…Various changes in “job demands” occurred in COVID-19 dedicated hospitals; however, identifying specific and detailed changes to tasks and workload due to COVID-19 response, as well as investigating the effect of these changes (e.g., in the level of support from superiors, support from colleagues, compensation and organizational support systems) on turnover intention, were beyond the scope of this study. Previous studies have reported that work assignments during the COVID-19 period lead to an increase in workload, resulting in burnout and a decrease in work engagement [ 29 ]; therefore, during this period, human resource support is needed for the staff [ 30 ]. Follow-up research is needed to analyze the mechanisms of multidimensional changes in duties due to COVID-19 and their effects on turnover intention.…”

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Effect of COVID-19 response work experience on turnover intention among employees of dedicated COVID-19 hospitals in Seoul

Park,

You,

Joung

et al. 2024

Hum Resour Health

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Background According to previous studies, stress and job burnout among medical personnel increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study analyzed the effect of the experience of COVID-19 response work on the intention of municipal hospital staffs to leave their workplaces during the pandemic. Methods The 3556 employees who had worked for more than 1 year at one of the eight Seoul Municipal Hospitals that either provided inpatient treatment for quarantined COVID-19 patients or operated as screening clinics were taken as the study population. In total, 1227 employees completed a web or mobile survey between October 21 and November 18, 2020. A chi-squared test was performed to confirm the difference in the distribution of turnover intention depending on whether the employees performed COVID-19 response tasks. Multiple logistic regression analyses were performed to determine the factors that affected the intention to leave. Results Of the 1227 respondents, 761 (62.0%) were frontline workers who were the first line of response to COVID-19. Experience with COVID-19 response tasks (OR = 1.59, p = 0.003) was significantly associated with the intention to leave. Additionally, the probability of turnover intention was significantly higher among workers aged 20–29 years (OR = 2.11, p = 0.038) and 40–49 years (OR = 1.57, p = 0.048), unmarried individuals (OR = 1.66, p = 0.005), doctors (OR = 2.41, p = 0.010), nurses (OR = 1.59, p = 0.036), and technical staff members (OR = 2.22, p = 0.009). High turnover intention was found among those who experienced high levels of burnout (OR = 2.03, p < 0.001) and those working in non-directly managed municipal hospitals (OR = 1.87, p = 0.018). Conclusion Employees directly involved in COVID-19 response work displayed higher turnover intention. Various personal, job, and organizational factors significantly influenced employees’ intentions to leave their positions in dedicated COVID-19 hospitals. These findings suggest the necessity of introducing management programs to aid workers who have experienced sudden changes in their duties and loss of autonomy while performing COVID-19 response tasks.

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Effect of COVID-19 response work experience on turnover intention among employees of dedicated COVID-19 hospitals in Seoul

Park,

You,

Joung

et al. 2024

Hum Resour Health

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“…Viruses do not respect borders; they can quickly spread from one country to another. Therefore, sharing data, research findings, and computational resources across nations is essential for effective pandemic response [83].…”

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<strong></strong>Supercomputers at the Forefront: From Crisis to Preparedness in Pandemic Response

Mustafa,

Makhawi

2023

Preprint

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The COVID-19 pandemic has unveiled the critical role that supercomputers play in addressing global health crises. This perspective article explores the transformative impact of supercomputing in pandemic response, highlighting how these powerful machines have transitioned from crisis management tools to essential components of preparedness strategies. In this article, we examine the key contributions of supercomputers in combating the pandemic, including their ability to accelerate scientific research, facilitate data analysis, model complex scenarios, and optimize resource allocation. Furthermore, we delve into the role of supercomputing in strengthening public health infrastructure and preparedness. We analyze the lessons learned from the pandemic and emphasize the need for proactive investment in supercomputing capabilities, data infrastructure, and computational expertise as a crucial element of pandemic preparedness efforts. By harnessing the potential of supercomputers, countries can establish robust computational frameworks that enable real-time monitoring, early detection, and effective response to future outbreaks. Moreover, we address the challenges faced by supercomputing initiatives, including the need for enhanced international collaboration, equitable access to computing resources, and the ethical considerations associated with data privacy and security. We discuss potential strategies to overcome these challenges and foster a global network of interconnected supercomputing centers dedicated to pandemic preparedness and response. Finally, we highlight ongoing research and development efforts aimed at advancing supercomputing technologies, such as exascale computing and quantum computing, and their potential to revolutionize pandemic response. We emphasize the importance of sustained investment in research and development to ensure that supercomputing remains at the forefront of future pandemic preparedness strategies.

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What would have made work in the COVID‐19 ICU less demanding? A qualitative study from 13 Swedish COVID‐19 ICUs

Escher,

Engqvist,

Creutzfeldt

et al. 2024

Acta Anaesthesiol Scand

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BackgroundThe COVID‐19 pandemic stretched Swedish intensive care unit (ICU) resources to an extent never experienced before, but even before the pandemic staffing was difficult and the number of staffed ICU beds was low. Studies have revealed high levels of COVID‐19 ICU staff burn‐out and fatigue, and as similar situations with high demands are likely to occur in the future a better understanding of resources that improve staff resilience is important. Using the job‐demand resource theory as a framework, we explored ICU professionals’ views on demands and resources when working in COVID‐19 ICUs with the aim to highlight factors that increased the job resources.MethodsData were collected via a web survey distributed to COVID‐19 ICU professionals, including both regular and temporary roles, working in 13 COVID‐19 ICU wards in Stockholm and Sörmland counties during the spring 2021. A total of 251 written responses to the question “What would have made work in the COVID‐19 ICU less demanding?” were analyzed using thematic analysis. One year later a member‐checking focus group interview was conducted to validate and further explore staff experiences.ResultsThe main themes were work strategy, fairness and support, continuity, accessible leadership, introduction/information, and crisis preparedness. The analysis of the focus group conducted confirmed the main results and the extreme demands on ICU staff during the initial stages of the pandemic.ConclusionTo increase staff health and performance in a long‐term crisis our results suggest; maintaining workplace leadership, scheduling work in advance and, when possible, schedule for recovery.

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Strategies for maintaining and strengthening the health care workers during epidemics: a scoping review

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Effect of COVID-19 response work experience on turnover intention among employees of dedicated COVID-19 hospitals in Seoul

Effect of COVID-19 response work experience on turnover intention among employees of dedicated COVID-19 hospitals in Seoul

<strong></strong>Supercomputers at the Forefront: From Crisis to Preparedness in Pandemic Response

What would have made work in the COVID‐19 ICU less demanding? A qualitative study from 13 Swedish COVID‐19 ICUs

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