SynthesisInternational journal of environmental research and public health2021
SARS/MERS/SARS-CoV-2 Outbreaks and Burnout Syndrome among Healthcare Workers. An Umbrella Systematic Review.
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115 citing papers in PubMed, 13 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Burnout Levels and Associated Factors Among Newly Graduated Nurses: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of nursing management · 2026Pooled it
- Prevalence and risk factors of burnout symptoms among nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis.Human resources for health · 2025Pooled it
- Long-term outcomes for epidemic viral pneumonia survivors after discharge from the intensive care unit: a systematic review.Einstein (Sao Paulo, Brazil) · 2024Pooled it
- Art therapy-based interventions to address burnout and psychosocial distress in healthcare workers-a systematic review.BMC health services research · 2023Pooled it
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- Coping with burnout and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on workers' mental health: A systematic review.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2023Pooled it
- Living through the psychological consequences of COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review of effective mitigating interventions.BMJ open · 2022Pooled it
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- Methodological approaches for assessing certainty of the evidence in umbrella reviews: A scoping review.PloS one · 2022Pooled it
- Effects of COVID-19 pandemic on mental health among frontline healthcare workers: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in psychology · 2022Pooled it
- The Burden of Burnout among Healthcare Professionals of Intensive Care Units and Emergency Departments during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Pooled it
- The Early Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Mental Health Facilities and Psychiatric Professionals.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Pooled it
- A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Burnout Among Healthcare Workers During COVID-19.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2021Pooled it
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- Effectiveness of non-bedside teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic: a quasi-experimental study.BMC medical education · 2022Trial
- Spiritual well-being, sleep quality as a buffer against burnout and in increasing professional fulfillment among healthcare professionals in the United Arab Emirates.Journal of education and health promotion · 2026Article
- Exploring Burnout at the Morgue During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Three-Phase Analysis of Forensic and Pathology Personnel.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Pediatric critical care capacity in Canada.Paediatrics & child health · 2025Article
- A mixed method exploration of job morale of physicians working in public healthcare settings in Kazakhstan during the COVID-19 pandemic.Journal of health, population, and nutrition · 2025Article
- Repercussion of SARS-CoV-2 on the Sexual Function in Males: An Updated Review.Infectious disorders drug targets · 2025Review
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Abstract
The coronavirus-19 (COVID-19) pandemic is putting a severe strain on all healthcare systems. Several occupational risk factors are challenging healthcare workers (HCWs) who are at high risk of mental health outcomes, including Burnout Syndrome (BOS). BOS is a psychological syndrome characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and low personal accomplishment. An umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses concerning BOS and coronavirus (SARS/MERS/SARS-CoV-2) outbreaks was carried out on PubMed Central/Medline, Cochrane Library, PROSPERO, and Epistemonikos databases. Data relating to COVID-19 is insufficient, but in previous SARS and MERS outbreaks about one-third of HCWs manifested BOS. This prevalence rate is similar to the figure recorded in some categories of HCWs exposed to chronic occupational stress and poor work organization during non-epidemic periods. Inadequate organization and worsening working conditions during an epidemic appear to be the most likely causes of BOS. Preventive care and workplace health promotion programs could be useful for protecting healthcare workers during pandemics, as well as during regular health activities.
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