Post-Pandemic Healthcare Workers: A Comprehensive Bibliometric Evaluation of Psychosocial Impacts and Health Management Strategies

Cyprus Turkish Journal of Psychiatry & Psychology Vol.8 Issue.2

Doi:10.35365/ctjpp.26.2.07

RESEARCH ARTICLE / ARAŞTIRMA YAZISI

Post-Pandemic Healthcare Workers: A Comprehensive Bibliometric Evaluation of Psychosocial Impacts and Health Management Strategies

Pandemi Sonrası Sağlık Çalışanları: Psikososyal Etkiler ve Sağlık Yönetimi Stratejilerinin Kapsamlı Bir Bibliyometrik Değerlendirmesi

Melek Yağcı Özen¹

Abstract:

This study aimed to evaluate the psychosocial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare workers and the reflections on these impacts within the field of health management, using a bibliometric analysis. To this end, a systematic search was conducted in the Web of Science database using the keywords “COVID-19,” “healthcare workers,” “psychosocial effects,” and “health management.” Research articles published after 2019, written in English, and indexed in SCI, SSCI, A&HCI, ESCI, and SCI-Expanded were included in the analysis. Within the scope of the bibliometric analysis, keyword co-occurrence networks, co-authorship collaboration patterns, and the contributions of leading institutions and countries to the field were examined. A total of 6,341 articles were analyzed. The findings indicate a substantial increase in research attention after 2021, particularly regarding mental health, burnout, stress, and workload among healthcare workers. The most frequently used keywords were “mental health,” “burnout,” and “psychological distress.” Additionally, a notable rise in international and interdisciplinary collaborations was observed. Among the institutions contributing most prominently to the field were Harvard University, King’s College London, and the University of Melbourne. In conclusion, the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly intensified the psychosocial burden on healthcare professionals. The growing body of research in the post-pandemic period underscores the importance of global collaboration and interdisciplinary approaches to support healthcare workers’ mental well-being and resilience.

Keywords: COVID-19, Burnout, Psychological distress, Health services, Management.

¹Osmaniye Korkut Ata University, Faculty of Health Science, Department of Gerontology, Osmaniye, Türkiye.

Address of Correspondence/Yazışma Adresi: Melek Yağcı Özen, Osmaniye Korkut Ata University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Gerontology, No: D2/123, Central, Osmaniye, Türkiye, 0531-916-02-97, E-mail: [email protected].

Date of Received/Geliş Tarihi: 14.07.2025, Date of Revision/Düzeltme Tarihi: 03.01.2026, Date of Acceptance/Kabul Tarihi:21.01.2026, Date of Online Publication/Çevirimiçi Yayın Tarihi: 15.06.2026

Citing/Referans Gösterimi: Özen, M. Y. (2026). Post-pandemic healthcare workers: A comprehensive bibliometric evaluation of psychosocial impacts and health management strategies. Cyprus Turkish Journal of Psychiatry & Psychology, 8(2), 165-175, Doi:10.35365/ctjpp.26.2.07

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