Review of Healthcare Workers’ Strategies for Coping with the Stress of COVID-19 and Their Relevance to the Future of Society and Education

Abstract

The literature on frontline healthcare professionals’ coping strategies in the face of COVID-19 stress is growing rapidly, highlighting their high risk of stress and strain associated with the pandemic. This study examines the methods they use to cope with this stress, analyzing 21 articles out of 2560, published between 2019 and 2023 on PubMed, Google Scholar, and ScienceDirect. The results show that social support and proactive emotion management are essential for maintaining psychological health. The stress management strategies employed by healthcare staff in response to the COVID-19 pandemic are of paramount importance to society and education. By recognizing the importance of social support and emotional management for their psychological health, we are strengthening social resilience. The psychological support programs offered to healthcare workers prepare them to face challenges constructively, thereby contributing to a more resilient and engaged society.