SynthesisPloS one2017
Physical, psychological and occupational consequences of job burnout: A systematic review of prospective studies.
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536 citing papers in PubMed, 9 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 1,419 citations in OpenAlex.
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- Prevalence and the associated factors of burnout among the critical healthcare professionals during the post-pandemic era: a multi-institutional survey in Taiwan with a systematic review of the Asian literatures.BMC public health · 2024Pooled it
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- Lifestyle and Psychosocial Determinants of Type 2 Diabetes Risk Across Adulthood: The Role of Burnout in a Large Occupational Cohort.Medical sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Social comparison contributes to work exhaustion in the context of workplace AI use: A three-wave follow-up study of Finnish workers.SSM - population health · 2026Article
- Facilitating Return to Work through a Broader Perspective on Vocational Rehabilitation: Insights from Patients with Stress-Related Disorders.Journal of occupational rehabilitation · 2026Article
- Patterns and Safety-Related Aspects of Antidepressant and Anxiolytic Use Among Healthcare Students and University Staff at a Brazilian Public University: A Cross-Sectional Study.Pharmacy (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Occurrence of Impostor Syndrome in Dentistry Faculty and Related Factors.European journal of dental education : official journal of the Association for Dental Education in Europe · 2026Observational
- The indirect effect of organizational justice on job performance and happiness through work engagement and burnout: a multilevel study.Industrial health · 2026Article
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Abstract
Burnout is a syndrome that results from chronic stress at work, with several consequences to workers' well-being and health. This systematic review aimed to summarize the evidence of the physical, psychological and occupational consequences of job burnout in prospective studies. The PubMed, Science Direct, PsycInfo, SciELO, LILACS and Web of Science databases were searched without language or date restrictions. The Transparent Reporting of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines were followed. Prospective studies that analyzed burnout as the exposure condition were included. Among the 993 articles initially identified, 61 fulfilled the inclusion criteria, and 36 were analyzed because they met three criteria that must be followed in prospective studies. Burnout was a significant predictor of the following physical consequences: hypercholesterolemia, type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, hospitalization due to cardiovascular disorder, musculoskeletal pain, changes in pain experiences, prolonged fatigue, headaches, gastrointestinal issues, respiratory problems, severe injuries and mortality below the age of 45 years. The psychological effects were insomnia, depressive symptoms, use of psychotropic and antidepressant medications, hospitalization for mental disorders and psychological ill-health symptoms. Job dissatisfaction, absenteeism, new disability pension, job demands, job resources and presenteeism were identified as professional outcomes. Conflicting findings were observed. In conclusion, several prospective and high-quality studies showed physical, psychological and occupational consequences of job burnout. The individual and social impacts of burnout highlight the need for preventive interventions and early identification of this health condition in the work environment.
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