ReviewDiagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)2024
A Narrative Review of Burnout Syndrome in Medical Personnel.
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16 citing papers in PubMed.
- Optimising the breast radiotherapy planning pathway: a quality improvement project at a regional cancer centre.BMJ open quality · 2026Article
- Burnout in Galician Community Pharmacists.Farmaceuticos comunitarios · 2026Observational
- Coordinator Leadership in the Relationship Between Burnout and Nurses' Intention to Leave: A Cross-Sectional Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Demographic Variances of Burnout Prevalence Among Healthcare Workers of a Tertiary Hospital in Ghana.Health services insights · 2026Article
- Machine learning analysis of the association between psychosocial risks and burnout syndrome in mining workers.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Burnout in Transition: A Qualitative Study of Nursing Interns' Experiences and Implications for Clinical Management.Journal of nursing management · 2026Article
- Association between uncertainty stress and self-rated health among Chinese healthcare professionals: a nationwide cross-sectional survey.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- The Biological Clock Influenced by Burnout, Hormonal Dysregulation and Circadian Misalignment: A Systematic Review.Clocks & sleep · 2025Review
- Melatonin and Cortisol Suppression and Circadian Rhythm Disruption in Burnout Among Healthcare Professionals: A Systematic Review.Clinics and practice · 2025Review
- Neural Correlates of Burnout Syndrome Based on Electroencephalography (EEG)-A Mechanistic Review and Discussion of Burnout Syndrome Cognitive Bias Theory.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Blood Metabolic Biomarkers of Occupational Stress in Healthcare Professionals: Discriminating Burnout Levels and the Impact of Night Shift Work.Clocks & sleep · 2025Article
- The Magnitude of Anesthesiology Residents Burnout at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences: A Cross-Sectional Study.Anesthesiology and pain medicine · 2025Article
- Urine Metabolomic Patterns to Discriminate the Burnout Levels and Night-Shift-Related Stress in Healthcare Professionals.Metabolites · 2025Article
- The relationship between mindfulness and burnout in physicians.BMC medical education · 2025Article
- Transcriptional and neurotransmitter signatures of cerebral spontaneous neural activity in nurses with burnout.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
- The Role of Dietary Antioxidants, Food Supplements and Functional Foods for Energy Enhancement in Healthcare Professionals.Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
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Abstract
Burnout among healthcare workers has been extensively studied since its initial recognition in 1960, with its defining characteristics established by Maslach in 1982. The syndrome, characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and low personal accomplishment, is exacerbated by work-related stress and has profound implications for individual and societal well-being.
methodsA review of the literature, including PubMed searches and analyses of risk factors and protective measures, was conducted to assess the prevalence, impacts, and biomarkers associated with burnout among healthcare workers. Various instruments for evaluating burnout were examined, including the widely used Maslach Burnout Inventory, alongside specific tools tailored to different occupational populations.
resultsHealthcare workers, particularly physicians, exhibit significantly higher rates of burnout compared to the general population. Factors such as night shifts, workload, and exposure to biohazards contribute to elevated burnout risk. Biomarkers like cortisol, melatonin, and thyroid hormones have been linked to burnout, highlighting physiological implications.
conclusionsBurnout poses significant challenges to healthcare systems globally, impacting patient care, worker retention, and overall well-being. Identifying and addressing risk factors while promoting protective factors such as resilience and social support are crucial in mitigating burnout. Further research into prevention strategies and biomarker monitoring is warranted to support the mental and physical health of healthcare workers.
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