Learning from an experience, challenges and approaches in the workplace during COVID-19 pandemic: a content analysis of international documents.
BMC Public Health
; 24(1): 1828, 2024 Jul 09.
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| ID: mdl-38982432
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
This study aims to investigate international measures for pandemic control in the workplace based on guidelines from international organizations to learn from their experiences.METHODS:
We conducted a qualitative study using content analysis. The search method involved reviewing published guidelines on preventing and responding to the COVID-19 pandemic in workplaces. After the screening process, ten guidelines were included in the content analysis. During the analysis, 200 meaning codes, 49 subcategories, and eleven categories were identified. Trustworthiness criteria were utilized to ensure the accuracy and strength of the findings.RESULTS:
Eleven categories of international content during the COVID-19 pandemic were legal requirements and duties of employees and employers, structural and program changes, risk assessment, risk communication, information and training, internal and external consultation and cooperation, provision of facilities and tools for workplace hygiene, special conditions, special groups, closing and reopening workplaces, reducing contact and exposure and mental health.CONCLUSIONS:
Protecting employees during a pandemic requires a multifaceted approach and strong advocacy. The operational plan for pandemic control should be developed based on the level of risk, with support tailored to employees' conditions and needs. Cooperation among international organizations is essential to develop a standardized plan and issue comprehensive guidelines in response to health emergencies with a global perspective and local implementation, drawing from the lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic.Palabras clave
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Lugar de Trabajo
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Investigación Cualitativa
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COVID-19
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
BMC Public Health
Asunto de la revista:
SAUDE PUBLICA
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Irán
Pais de publicación:
Reino Unido