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ReviewJournal of primary care & community health

Family Physicians' Perceived Needs Regarding Their Mental Health and Wellbeing in Infectious Catastrophic Events: A Mixed Studies Literature Review.

Sima Zahedi, Pierre-Paul Tellier, Francesca Luconi, Genevieve Gore, Charo Rodríguez

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Review in Journal of primary care & community health. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

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1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Sima ZahediMcGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada.ORCID 0000-0002-2077-3006
Pierre-Paul TellierMcGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada.
Francesca LuconiMcGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada.
Genevieve GoreMcGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada.
Charo RodríguezMcGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionDuring catastrophes, physicians face significant stress and emotional challenges. This review explored existing evidence about the challenges family physicians face during infectious catastrophes, and their perceived well-being needs. MATERIALS AND

methodsWe conducted a mixed studies literature review using 2 databases, Ovid MEDLINE ALL (1946 to February 2023) and PsycInfo on Ovid (1806 to February 2023). To assess methodological quality, we used Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool. The extracted data were analyzed employing a data-based convergent mixed methods design.

resultsThirty-four (34) studies met the criteria for data extraction. Line-by-line coding for thematic analysis was applied to Result and Discussion sections of included articles. Findings were categorized into 4 levels: Societal, Institutional, Organizational, and Individual. Seven themes were identified in total. DISCUSSION: Public health authorities should focus on systemic changes, including organizational development to improve coordination within and across organizations. Clinician involvement in decision-making, clear communication, mental health support, and adequate resources are crucial. Policy implications underscore the necessity for healthcare policies prioritizing physician well-being, and organizational support during infectious catastrophes. Improving work conditions extends beyond personal protective equipment (PPE) access, requiring swift betterment of service innovations, with ongoing reassessment for sustainable care planning, financing, and delivery beyond emergencies.

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Mental HealthPhysicians, FamilyAttitude of Health PersonnelHumansfamily doctorfamily physicianinfectious catastrophemental healthwellbeing

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PMID40698601
PMCPMC12290357

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