ArticleIrish veterinary journal2022
Stress and strain among veterinarians: a scoping review.
Article in Irish veterinary journal, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 68 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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- Understanding Error Culture in Veterinary Medicine: A Survey Among Veterinary Support Staff Across German-Speaking Countries.Veterinary sciences · 2026Article
- Adult attachment, psychological stress, and quality of life: insights into Italian veterinary medicine students' mental health.BMC psychology · 2026Article
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- Burnout among veterinarians working with exotic animals in Italy: a cross-sectional study using the burnout assessment tool (BAT-12).Frontiers in veterinary science · 2026Article
- Comparing caregiver burden in owners of healthy dogs with and without limb amputation: a cross-sectional analysis.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2026Article
- Association between social skills and mental health outcomes in Health Science Residents in Brazil.PloS one · 2026Article
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Abstract
The aim of this review is to systematically review studies on work-related stress that may affect the mental health of veterinarians. Studies have indicated a high prevalence of various risk factors for mental disorders among practicing veterinarians. In addition to a high risk of suicide, there is increasing evidence of burnout and depression. A scoping review was conducted using the PubMed, MEDLINE, Scopus, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, PubPsych and PSYNDEX databases. Twenty-one studies (plus seven studies with nonstandardized questionnaires) published between 2000 and 2021 were found that presented data on the effect of workload on the mental wellbeing of veterinarians. All of the included studies indicate a high prevalence of psychological stressors in veterinary practice. The risks of burnout, anxiety and depressive disorders are higher in this occupational group than in the general population and other occupational groups. Subjectively, female veterinarians perceive their psychological workload to be higher than that of their male counterparts. Working hours and ethical dilemmas stand out as major sources of stress. There is a need to improve overall psychological wellbeing of veterinarians. Organizational support services and developing personal strategies for coping with work-related stress can prove helpful.
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