Quality of Life (QoL) among Health Care Workers with Diabetes Mellitus: A Literature Review
Objective: This scoping literature review explores the impact of diabetes mellitus (DM) on the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of health care workers (HCWs). HCWs play a vital role in the global health care system, with the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrating their effectiveness and worth beyond...
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| description | Objective: This scoping literature review explores the impact of diabetes mellitus (DM) on the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of health care workers (HCWs). HCWs play a vital role in the global health care system, with the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrating their effectiveness and worth beyond any doubt. However, HCWs are among the most vulnerable members of the health care system because they are most susceptible to stress, exhaustion, and occupational health risks. Method: The review was conducted in 2021 and included articles published in English in the past five years that explore diabetic HCWs’ QoL and studies intended to assess the relationship between work stress and DM. In total, 27 relevant articles were found that satisfied the inclusion criteria and were critically and thematically analyzed. Results: Most DM studies have focused on the clinical management of patients, but researchers have paid little attention to the high-risk group of HCWs with diabetes. In addition to fulfilling their job mandate, HCWs are burdened with various sociological stressors that affect their QoL. Conclusion: This literature review suggests DM has a significant impact on QoL in the work–life context. However, there is limited evidence to demonstrate the impact of DM on the QoL of HCWs. Thus, further research is needed in this area to improve the provision of integrated care. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-d5ccbc6ba36d40dc8a7152a184763c392023-11-23T07:45:20ZengMDPI AGClinics and Practice2039-72832021-10-0111480182610.3390/clinpract11040096Quality of Life (QoL) among Health Care Workers with Diabetes Mellitus: A Literature ReviewWarda Alamri0Aisha Alhofaian1Nahed Mersal2Department of Medical and Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, King Abdul Aziz University, P.O. Box. 80209, Jeddah 21589, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Medical and Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, King Abdul Aziz University, P.O. Box. 80209, Jeddah 21589, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Medical and Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, King Abdul Aziz University, P.O. Box. 80209, Jeddah 21589, Saudi ArabiaObjective: This scoping literature review explores the impact of diabetes mellitus (DM) on the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of health care workers (HCWs). HCWs play a vital role in the global health care system, with the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrating their effectiveness and worth beyond any doubt. However, HCWs are among the most vulnerable members of the health care system because they are most susceptible to stress, exhaustion, and occupational health risks. Method: The review was conducted in 2021 and included articles published in English in the past five years that explore diabetic HCWs’ QoL and studies intended to assess the relationship between work stress and DM. In total, 27 relevant articles were found that satisfied the inclusion criteria and were critically and thematically analyzed. Results: Most DM studies have focused on the clinical management of patients, but researchers have paid little attention to the high-risk group of HCWs with diabetes. In addition to fulfilling their job mandate, HCWs are burdened with various sociological stressors that affect their QoL. Conclusion: This literature review suggests DM has a significant impact on QoL in the work–life context. However, there is limited evidence to demonstrate the impact of DM on the QoL of HCWs. Thus, further research is needed in this area to improve the provision of integrated care.https://www.mdpi.com/2039-7283/11/4/96health care workersdiabetes and workdiabetes mellitusdiabetic health care workerdiabetic employeequality of life |
| spellingShingle | Warda Alamri Aisha Alhofaian Nahed Mersal Quality of Life (QoL) among Health Care Workers with Diabetes Mellitus: A Literature Review Clinics and Practice health care workers diabetes and work diabetes mellitus diabetic health care worker diabetic employee quality of life |
| title | Quality of Life (QoL) among Health Care Workers with Diabetes Mellitus: A Literature Review |
| title_full | Quality of Life (QoL) among Health Care Workers with Diabetes Mellitus: A Literature Review |
| title_fullStr | Quality of Life (QoL) among Health Care Workers with Diabetes Mellitus: A Literature Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Quality of Life (QoL) among Health Care Workers with Diabetes Mellitus: A Literature Review |
| title_short | Quality of Life (QoL) among Health Care Workers with Diabetes Mellitus: A Literature Review |
| title_sort | quality of life qol among health care workers with diabetes mellitus a literature review |
| topic | health care workers diabetes and work diabetes mellitus diabetic health care worker diabetic employee quality of life |
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