Care for frontline health care workers in times of COVID-19

INTRODUCTION: The spread of the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has generated the collapse of health care systems and significant impacts on the health of the workers involved in combatting the disease worldwide. METHODS: We conducted an integrative literature review focusing on the alternatives...

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Autores principales: Demartini, Karine, Konzen, Vanessa de Mello, Siqueira, Marcia de Oliveira, Garcia, Gabriela, Jorge, Matheus Santos Gomes, Batista, Juliana Secchi, Wibelinger, Lia Mara
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical - SBMT 2020
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Short Communication
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7451495/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32876318
http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/0037-8682-0358-2020
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Sumario:INTRODUCTION: The spread of the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has generated the collapse of health care systems and significant impacts on the health of the workers involved in combatting the disease worldwide. METHODS: We conducted an integrative literature review focusing on the alternatives implemented to develop care for frontline health care workers in times of COVID-19. RESULTS: Fifteen articles disclosed the importance of physical and mental care for workers. CONCLUSIONS: A sensitive view of the health care worker’s care is urgently needed to maintain the quality of health service offered to the population and preserve the health of frontline workers.

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