SynthesisSocial psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology2012
Suicidal behaviour and psychosocial problems in veterinary surgeons: a systematic review.
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72 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 208 citations in OpenAlex.
- Non-International journal of molecular sciences · 2024Pooled it
- Measurement of compassion fatigue in animal health care professionals: a systematic review of available instruments and their content validity.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2024Pooled it
- Thriving or surviving? A latent profile analysis of resilience, psychological wellbeing and professional quality of life in early-career veterinarians in Canada.The Veterinary record · 2026Article
- Moral distress and moral injury in healthcare: A review and instrument analysis.Journal of health psychology · 2026Review
- Work-Related Stressors and Their Perceived Impact on Veterinary Work and Personal Life: A Multi-Country European Study.Veterinary sciences · 2026Article
- Emotional demands and depression: The buffering role of positive work-related factors in clinical veterinary practice.The Veterinary record · 2026Article
- Experiencing Violence from Animal Owners in Veterinary Medicine: Results of a Nationwide Survey.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Is access to euthanasia drugs and moral stress linked to suicide rates in veterinarians? A cross-sectional national survey and network analysis.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2026Article
- The Mental Health of Veterinarians in Türkiye: A Prevalence Study.Depression and anxiety · 2026Article
- A Cross-Sectional Study of Work-Related Behaviour and Experience Patterns Among German Veterinarians in Different Age Groups.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Veterinary Ethics in Practice: Euthanasia Decision Making for Companion and Street Dogs in Istanbul.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2025Article
- Exploration of Client Experiences of Veterinary Care for Companion Animals (Dogs and Cats) and the Impact of Trauma-Informed Care on Client Outcomes.Veterinary sciences · 2025Article
- "It shreds me from within": thematic analysis of the impact of racism on veterinary professionals and students in the United Kingdom.BMC psychology · 2025Article
- Cognitive and Emotional Irritation in German Veterinarians with Different Levels of Overcommitment.Veterinary sciences · 2025Article
- Experiences of End-of-Life Decision-Making in Equine Veterinary and Charity Teams.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2025Article
- A survey on opinions, perceptions and attitudes of Swedish veterinarians-the Swedish veterinary disciplinary board.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2025Article
- Suicide prevention for the veterinary profession-a preliminary investigation to explore veterinarians' perceptions of ASIST training for their profession.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2025Article
- When veterinarians treat plus-sized pets: Insights for veterinary practice.The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne · 2024Article
- Overcommitment, Work-Related Behavior, and Cognitive and Emotional Irritation in Veterinarians: A Comparison of Different Veterinary Working Fields.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Zoo professionals and volunteers in the U.S: experiences and prevalence of burnout, mental health, and animal loss.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2024Article
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Abstract
purposeRates of suicide are elevated among veterinary surgeons in several countries, yet little is known about contributory factors. We have conducted a systematic review of studies investigating suicidal behaviour and psychosocial problems in veterinary surgeons.
methodsA systematic search of the international research literature was performed in May 2008. Data from 52 studies of non-fatal suicidal behaviour, mental health difficulties, stress and burnout, occupational difficulties, and psychological characteristics of veterinary surgeons were extracted by two independent reviewers and analysed. Studies were rated for quality and greater emphasis placed on findings from higher quality studies.
resultsThe majority of studies were of stress and occupational difficulties experienced by veterinary surgeons. Occupational stressors included managerial aspects of the job, long working hours, heavy workload, poor work-life balance, difficult client relations, and performing euthanasia. Few studies investigated suicidal behaviour or mental health difficulties in the profession. Some studies suggested that young and female veterinarians are at greatest risk of negative outcomes such as suicidal thoughts, mental health difficulties, and job dissatisfaction.
conclusionsThe review highlights the difficulties faced by veterinary surgeons that may contribute to poor mental wellbeing and suicidal behaviour. Future research might include further examination of the influence of euthanasia on attitudes towards suicide and more direct examination of the impact that occupational risk factors might have on suicidal behaviour. Suggestions about the review's implications for suicide prevention in this group are also made.
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