Authors:
Emily Eyles, Emily Eyles, Paul Moran, Paul Moran, Chukwudi Okolie, Dana Dekel, Catherine Macleod-Hall, Roger T. Webb, Roger T. Webb, Lena Schmidt, Lena Schmidt, Duleeka Knipe, Mark Sinyor, Mark Sinyor, Luke A McGuinness, Ella Arensman, Keith Hawton, (...)
Emily Eyles, Emily Eyles, Paul Moran, Paul Moran, Chukwudi Okolie, Dana Dekel, Catherine Macleod-Hall, Roger T. Webb, Roger T. Webb, Lena Schmidt, Lena Schmidt, Duleeka Knipe, Mark Sinyor, Mark Sinyor, Luke A McGuinness, Ella Arensman, Keith Hawton, Keith Hawton, Rory C. O'Connor, Nav Kapur, Nav Kapur, Siobhan O'Neill, Babatunde K. Olorisade, Hung-Yuan Cheng, Julian P T Higgins, Julian P T Higgins, Ann John, David Gunnell, David Gunnell
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Abstract:
Background
The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on the mental health of healthcare and social care workers, and its potential effect on suicidal thoughts and behaviour is of particular concern.
Methods
This systematic review identified and appraised the published literature that has reported on the impact of COVID-19 on suicidal thoughts and behaviour and self-harm amongst healthcare and social care workers worldwide up to May 31, 2021.
Results
Out of 37 potentially relevant papers identified, ten met our eligib (...)
Background
The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on the mental health of healthcare and social care workers, and its potential effect on suicidal thoughts and behaviour is of particular concern.
Methods
This systematic review identified and appraised the published literature that has reported on the impact of COVID-19 on suicidal thoughts and behaviour and self-harm amongst healthcare and social care workers worldwide up to May 31, 2021.
Results
Out of 37 potentially relevant papers identified, ten met our eligibility criteria. Our review has highlighted that the impact of COVID-19 has varied as a function of setting, working relationships, occupational roles, and psychiatric comorbidities.
Limitations
There have been no completed cohort studies comparing pre- and post-pandemic suicidal thoughts and behaviours. It is possible some papers may have been missed in the search.
Conclusions
The current quality of evidence pertaining to suicidal behaviour in healthcare workers is poor, and evidence is entirely absent for those working in social care. The clinical relevance of this work is to bring attention to what evidence exists, and to encourage, in practice, proactive approaches to interventions for improving healthcare and social care worker mental health.
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