The track of COVID-19 in the world: theoretical reflection on the repercussion of the pandemic and its consequences on the health of nursing professionals

Abstract

Objective: To reflect the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on professionals who work directly in health services with patients affected by the disease. Method: Theoretical-reflective, descriptive, qualitative essay produced from the critical analysis of different databases, manuals, institutional and national and international journalistic sites in search of updated data to contextualize the theme. Results and Discussion: It is noteworthy that, whether in the administrative service to assistance, all health organizations, national and international, are committed to spare no effort in the implementation of protocols and measures for the protection and prevention of disease, as well as protecting the health professionals who are working directly to face COVID-19. In this perspective, the authors seek to contribute to health services, in the sense of awakening to actions aimed at the safety of patients and professionals involved in care. Conclusion: the study's reflection refers to humanity's great challenge in the search for a solution that guarantees a dignified and safe assistance to face the consequences of the pandemic. It is evident that the challenge goes beyond the control of the disease, making visible the precariousness of health scenarios and systems around the world with social inequality, difficulty in accessing public services, deficit of professionals, inoperative health management processes, lack of human and material resources ranging from the provision of PPE to qualification in service. These factors influence the increase in the number of deaths and corroborate the greater vulnerability of health professionals.