Keywords
Emotional Distress
Frontline Workers
Healthcare Professionals
Acute Post-COVID-19 Sequelae
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Abstract
This study examined the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has resulted in a series of significant impacts on healthcare workers, with implications extending beyond the strict physical domains. Given the widespread damage caused by COVID-19, attention is focused on healthcare professionals affected by the virus, analyzing the often-invisible aftereffects that emerge after infection. The research method was an integrative literature review, collected from PubMed, Google Scholar, and SciELO databases (2020-2025). The aim was to identify and analyze the biopsychosocial consequences and hidden suffering from post-COVID-19 in healthcare professionals. It is concluded that the post-COVID-19 consequences in healthcare professionals represent a complex biopsychosocial impact, characterized by persistent physical symptoms, emotional impairments, social isolation, and a spiritual dimension that may represent both resilience and hidden suffering. These aspects, often underestimated, compromise the quality of life and professional performance of these workers, highlighting the need for integrated interventions and ongoing support to mitigate these consequences.
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