Challenges Faced by Dental Assistants, Technicians, And Nurses Post-Pandemic

  • Aeshah Mohammed Ali Walibi et.al
Keywords: Post-pandemic healthcare, dental assistants, dental technicians, medical nurses, workforce challenges, mental health, infection control, healthcare innovation.

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped healthcare practices worldwide, placing immense pressure on frontline workers, including dental assistants, dental technicians, and medical nurses. While these professionals played pivotal roles during the pandemic, they continue to face a unique set of challenges in the post-pandemic era. This article explores the difficulties encountered by these healthcare workers, such as workforce shortages, mental health strain, the integration of new infection control protocols, and the adaptation to rapidly advancing technologies. Additionally, it discusses the implications of these challenges on patient care and suggests strategies for addressing them in the future.

Author Biography

Aeshah Mohammed Ali Walibi et.al

Aeshah Mohammed Ali Walibi,1 Abdullah Saad Alshehri,2 Moayad Abdullah Alhammad,3 Raed Fahad Alharbi,4 Wael Ghormallah Alkhathami,5 Mohammed Awad Alharbi,6 Aminah Alqasmi,7 Reem Mohammed Nezar Bawadkgi,8 Ibrahim Abdulrahman Ibrahim Burayk,9 Eshtiag Ahmed Muslim,10 Jawaher Zaid Haidar,11 Yazeed Abdulwahed Hamdi Alyazidi,12 Samirah Mohammad H Albashiry,13 Fatimah Ahmed Makeen Oqbi,14 Abdulrahman Ibrahim Alhejaili15
1-Dental Center In Khamis Mushait Ministry Of Health Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia
‎‏2,3,4,6-Alyamamah Hospital Ministry Of Health Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia
‎‏5-Prince Mohammed Ben Abdulaziz Hospital Ministry Of Health Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia
‎‏7-King Salman Hospital Ministry Of Health Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia
8-Forensic Medical Services Center Ministry Of Health Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia
9-Al Karbos Ministry Of Health Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia
10-Al Gahw Primary Health Care Ministry Of Health Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia
11-Phc 5 Ministry Of Health Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia
‎‏12-Specialized Psychiatric Hospital Ministry Of Health Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia
13,14-Aldreyah Primary Health Care Ministry Of Health Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia
15-Specialized Psychiatric Hospital Ministry Of Health Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia

Published
2024-02-04
Section
Regular Issue