Faculty of Information, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon.
Neuroscience Research Center, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon.
Front Public Health. 2020 Nov 11;8:574969. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2020.574969. eCollection 2020.
The COVID-19 pandemic substantially impacted the field of telecommunication. It increased the use of media applications that enable teleconferencing, telecommuting, online learning, and social relations. Prolonged time facing screens, tablets, and smart devices increases stress and anxiety. Mental health stressors associated with telecommunication can add to other stressors related to quarantine time and lockdown to eventually lead to exhaustion and burnout. In this review, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on communication and education are explored. In addition, the relationship between prolonged exposure to digital devices and mental health is studied. Finally, coping strategies are offered to help relieve the tele-burdens of pandemics.
新冠疫情对电信领域产生了重大影响。它增加了媒体应用的使用，这些应用支持远程会议、远程办公、在线学习和社交关系。长时间面对屏幕、平板电脑和智能设备会增加压力和焦虑。与电信相关的心理健康压力因素可能会增加与隔离和封锁相关的其他压力因素，最终导致疲惫和倦怠。在这篇综述中，探讨了新冠疫情对通信和教育的影响。此外，还研究了长时间暴露于数字设备与心理健康之间的关系。最后，提供了应对策略来帮助缓解疫情带来的远程工作负担。
