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- The COVID-19 pandemic has made it really tough for health workers who care for people with intellectual disabilities, affecting their mental health.
- A review of five studies showed that many of these health workers felt stressed, anxious, or depressed, similar to other health workers but with some unique challenges.
- To help these workers, it's important to create better support systems and learn more about the long-term effects on their mental health.
Article Abstract
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has posed a great risk to the mental health of health workers (HWs). There are likely to be particular concerns for staff working with adults with an intellectual disability, where infection control may be more challenging.
Method: We conducted a systematic review of original research examining the mental health of HWs working with people with intellectual disability, published between March 2020 and July 2021.
Results: Five original research studies were included. A high proportion of HWs working with people with intellectual disability reported having had poor mental health including stress, anxiety, and depression. This manifested in similar patterns as for other HWs and also some specific patterns seen as the need to manage increased rates of mental health issues of the people they support. Sources of support and resilience were also identified.
Conclusion: The support system should target risk factors, answer unmet needs, and build resilience. More research is also required on the ongoing and long-term effects.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9606641 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/17446295221136231 | DOI Listing |
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