Management of Moral Injury in Healthcare Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Contribution of Viktor E. Frankl’s Logotherapy and Existential Analysis
摘要
Moral injury is a syndrome that has been observed in healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is manifested as a group of symptoms that, if not well managed, can lead toward adverse physical and mental health consequences. Moral injury results when personal beliefs, ethical and moral principles have been trespassed by omission, commission, or while witnessing such actions committed by others. This chapter describes the ways in which the principles of Viktor Frankl’s logotherapy and existential analysis can be applied to manage moral injury in healthcare professionals.