The Well-Being of Doctors during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has ravaged the world, and the world is trying to adapt to the new world. Healthcare workers had to undergo stress in order to combat the pandemic. Doctors worked hard even with the several restrictions on movement, such as curfews and lockdowns. Doctors still had to go to work. The work of doctors is stressful, and this is made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has led to a poor well-being of doctors. Doctors are now exposed to several mental health disorders such as depression, burnout, insomnia and poor physical, psychological, psychosocial, and mental well-being. Well-being of doctors during the COVID-19 pandemic is a study that deals with the well-being of health workers in general, and doctors in particular, and is important and original in the field. Hospital managers and employers should develop strategies to reduce burnout in doctors and improve their well-being. This includes provision of counseling services and vacation for doctors.