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Infectious respiratory illnesses and their impact on healthcare workers: a review

Low, JGH, Wilder-Smith, A·2005·Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore
DOI 10.47102/annals-acadmedsg.v34n1p105
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Abstract

Respiratory illnesses are increasingly recognised as a growing concern for healthcare workers (HCWs) and patients. The recent hospital-based outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) has once again highlighted the vulnerability of HCWs. The new epidemic of the 21st century resulted in tremendous economic and psychological impact with its high rates of mortality and nosocomial transmission. Even as the epidemic was brought under control within months, many details about the SARS coronavirus remained a mystery. The threat of another potential global outbreak continues to lurk in the background. Many valuable lessons have been learned through the SARS epidemic. It is, therefore, timely for us to review some of the respiratory pathogens that are well-known to cause nosocomial outbreaks. We need to be better armed to deal with future potential outbreaks and biohazardous situations. The importance of safeguarding the health of our medical staff and the community cannot be over-emphasised. In this paper, we review the incidence, transmission and various preventive strategies of respiratory illnesses in HCWs, in particular, new diagnostic tools, infection control management strategies, personal protective equipments, vaccination programmes and post-exposure prophylaxis.

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  • Safeguarding the psychological wellbeing of the community through practical mental health programs is crucial because it would help prevent or ameliorate disruption of health care delivery in the community during outbreaks.

    “better safeguarding of the psychological wellbeing of the community with practical mental health programs is crucial as it would help to prevent or ameliorate any disruption of health care delivery in the community during such outbreaks [12].”

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Authors
Low, J., & Wilder-Smith, A.
Affiliations
  • Tan Tock Seng Hospital (SG)
  • Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore
Venue
Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore
Publisher
Academy of Medicine, Singapore
Published
2005-01-15
Volume
34
Issue
1
Pages
105-110
ISSN
0304-4602 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.47102/annals-acadmedsg.v34n1p105
OpenAlex
W2134828521
Cited by
46
References
81
Citations by year
2024: 1 · 2023: 3 · 2022: 2 · 2021: 5 · 2020: 17 · 2019: 1 · 2017: 1 · 2016: 1 · 2015: 1 · 2014: 1 · 2013: 1 · 2012: 1
FWCI
0.64
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Annals of the Academy of Medicine Singapore (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Infectious Diseases › Infection Control in Healthcare
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine › Infection Control and Ventilation
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine › Nosocomial Infections in ICU
Keywords
healthcare workers, SARS, nosocomial transmission, respiratory pathogens, infection control, personal protective equipment, vaccination, post-exposure prophylaxis, epidemic preparedness, occupational health
MeSH terms
Cross Infection, Disease Outbreaks, Health Personnel, Humans, Respiratory Tract Infections, Infectious Disease Transmission, Patient-to-Professional

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