Working from home during the COVID‐19 pandemic, its effects on health, and recommendations: The pandemic and beyond. Issue 1 (18th May 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Birimoglu Okuyan, Canan; Begen, Mehmet A.
• Other Names: Barkin Jennifer L. guestEditor.
• Is Part Of: Perspectives in psychiatric care. Volume 58:Issue 1(2022)
• Page Start: 173
• Page End: 179
• Publication Date: 2021-05-18
• Subjects: COVID‐19 -- mental health -- physical health -- working from home; Psychiatric nursing -- Periodicals; Psychiatric nursing -- Research -- Periodicals; 616.890231
• DOI: 10.1111/ppc.12847
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0031-5990

Abstract

Abstract: Purpose: We provide an overview of how to work from home during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic and what measures should be taken to minimize the negative effects of working from during this time. Conclusions: The COVID‐19 pandemic has forced an adaptation process for the whole world and working life. One of the most adaptation measures is working from home. Working from home comes with challenges and concerns but it also has favorable aspects. Practice Implications: It is crucial to develop and implement best practices for working from home to maintain a good level of productivity, achieve the right level of work and life balance and maintain a good level of physical and mental health. HIGHLIGHTS: A discussion of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) effects on our daily and work lives; An overview of working from home, especially during the COVID‐19 pandemic; Recommendations for working from home during COVID‐19.