Health needs and forms of meeting these needs during the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus pandemic in Poland , with particular consideration of the domain of psychological health
Introduction Considering the confirmed data concerning the spread of SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus which causes Covid-19 disease, on 11 March 2020, the Director of the World Health Organization (WHO) announced a pandemic in 114 countries, with the exception of China. In Poland, the first case of...
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Considering the confirmed data concerning the spread of SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus which causes Covid-19 disease, on 11 March 2020, the Director of the World Health Organization (WHO) announced a pandemic in 114 countries, with the exception of China. In Poland, the first case of SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus infection in a patient was confirmed on 4 March 2020; actions were therefore undertaken to limit the transmission of the virus among the population, and an attempt made to adjust the existing model of health services to the new conditions of an epidemiological threat.
Objective
he aim of the study is presentation of health needs brought into focus in Poland as a consequence of SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus pandemic, especially in the care of psychological health, and actions undertaken to enable medical staff to care for patients during the pandemic.
Results
In the situation of the pandemic in Poland, solutions were introduced aimed at better provision of services, including many teleconsultations. At the same time, the pandemic brought into focus a greater demand than before for the care of patients in the domain of psychological health. There occurred states of fear and anxiety concerning the risk of SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus infection and an uncertain future. Social isolation also enhanced domestic violence. Barriers have become clear in the teleworking of medical staff.
Conclusions
The pandemic forced a change in our every-day reality, our usual rituals, adopted directions of action, and plans for today and tomorrow. However, there are also some advantages resulting from the current situation, which forces the use of new media in medical practice and contributes to their more frequent use. In consequence, this will reduce technophobia in medical circles and increase the availability of medical specialists for patients. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-dcbf012bbdf447c480514ae193f9a49a2022-12-21T19:21:49ZengInstitute of Rural HealthMedycyna Ogólna i Nauki o Zdrowiu2083-45432084-49052020-09-0126319119510.26444/monz/126263126263Health needs and forms of meeting these needs during the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus pandemic in Poland , with particular consideration of the domain of psychological healthAdela Teleon0Anna Włoszczak-Szubzda1Institute of Rural Health, Lublin, PolandUniversity of Economics and Innovation, Lublin, PolandIntroduction Considering the confirmed data concerning the spread of SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus which causes Covid-19 disease, on 11 March 2020, the Director of the World Health Organization (WHO) announced a pandemic in 114 countries, with the exception of China. In Poland, the first case of SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus infection in a patient was confirmed on 4 March 2020; actions were therefore undertaken to limit the transmission of the virus among the population, and an attempt made to adjust the existing model of health services to the new conditions of an epidemiological threat. Objective he aim of the study is presentation of health needs brought into focus in Poland as a consequence of SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus pandemic, especially in the care of psychological health, and actions undertaken to enable medical staff to care for patients during the pandemic. Results In the situation of the pandemic in Poland, solutions were introduced aimed at better provision of services, including many teleconsultations. At the same time, the pandemic brought into focus a greater demand than before for the care of patients in the domain of psychological health. There occurred states of fear and anxiety concerning the risk of SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus infection and an uncertain future. Social isolation also enhanced domestic violence. Barriers have become clear in the teleworking of medical staff. Conclusions The pandemic forced a change in our every-day reality, our usual rituals, adopted directions of action, and plans for today and tomorrow. However, there are also some advantages resulting from the current situation, which forces the use of new media in medical practice and contributes to their more frequent use. In consequence, this will reduce technophobia in medical circles and increase the availability of medical specialists for patients.http://www.journalssystem.com/monz/Health-needs-and-forms-of-meeting-these-needs-during-the-SARS-CoV-2-coronavirus-pandemic,126263,0,2.htmlsars-cov-2 coronavirushealth needspsychological healthphysiciansnursestelemedicine |
| spellingShingle | Adela Teleon Anna Włoszczak-Szubzda Health needs and forms of meeting these needs during the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus pandemic in Poland , with particular consideration of the domain of psychological health Medycyna Ogólna i Nauki o Zdrowiu sars-cov-2 coronavirus health needs psychological health physicians nurses telemedicine |
| title | Health needs and forms of meeting these needs during the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus pandemic in Poland , with particular consideration of the domain of psychological health |
| title_full | Health needs and forms of meeting these needs during the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus pandemic in Poland , with particular consideration of the domain of psychological health |
| title_fullStr | Health needs and forms of meeting these needs during the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus pandemic in Poland , with particular consideration of the domain of psychological health |
| title_full_unstemmed | Health needs and forms of meeting these needs during the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus pandemic in Poland , with particular consideration of the domain of psychological health |
| title_short | Health needs and forms of meeting these needs during the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus pandemic in Poland , with particular consideration of the domain of psychological health |
| title_sort | health needs and forms of meeting these needs during the sars cov 2 coronavirus pandemic in poland with particular consideration of the domain of psychological health |
| topic | sars-cov-2 coronavirus health needs psychological health physicians nurses telemedicine |
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