HomePhilippine Scientific Journalvol. 57 no. 1 (2024)

The Silent Strain - Addressing Workplace Safety and Wellbeing in Healthcare

Candice Que Ansorge

 

Abstract:

In the heart of healthcare lies a deep irony: the very individuals responsible for healing others often struggle to maintain their own safety and well-being. While patients are at the center of care, the well-being of healthcare workers - doctors, nurses, aides, technicians, and support staff - remains under-recognized and under-supported. As we move forward in a post-pandemic world, it is critical to confront the longstanding workplace safety and mental health challenges facing our healthcare workforce.