Returning to Work after the COVID-19 Pandemic Earthquake: A Systematic Review

Elpidio Maria Garzillo, Arcangelo Cioffi, Angela Carta, Maria Grazia Lourdes Monaco
2022 International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health  
The ongoing SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has disrupted life and work habits and has produced landmark changes worldwide. This systematic review aimed to analyse the management of Return to Work (RTW) by work organisations following the virus spread. Methods: A selection of 2477 papers, using string research on PubMed, Embase, Web of Science and Scopus from January 2020 to October 2021, were analysed. Results: Fifty-one articles were finally included, and the results obtained were discussed from three
more » ... ferent points of view. Twenty articles concerning 'Remodelling of Work Organization' proposed some model strategies for resumption to work. Twenty-one papers, including 'Clinical Evaluation of Workers', mostly explored the psychosocial impact of returned workers. Finally, twelve articles explored the best 'Testing Strategies related to RTW'. Despite the heterogeneity of included articles, several interesting approaches have emerged in managing RTW. Conclusions: The reported experiences could help to develop an RTW model for COVID-19 and future pandemics.
doi:10.3390/ijerph19084538 pmid:35457407 pmcid:PMC9024882 fatcat:3l5jtcapdvckvgfdmsdsbmaaey