SynthesisFrontiers in public health2026
Digital health interventions for reducing occupational burnout in nurses: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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Abstract
Objective: To systematically evaluate and meta-analyze the effectiveness of digital health interventions (DHIs) in reducing occupational burnout among nurses and nursing staff compared with usual care, waitlist control, or non-digital interventions. Methods: Following PRISMA 2020 guidelines, six electronic databases (PubMed/MEDLINE, CINAHL, Embase, Web of Science, PsycINFO, and Scopus) were searched from January 2015 to March 2025 for randomized controlled trials and quasi-experimental studies. Risk of bias was assessed using Cochrane RoB 2 and JBI checklists. Random-effects meta-analysis using the DerSimonian-Laird method, pre-specified subgroup and sensitivity analyses, publication-bias assessment, and GRADE certainty assessment were performed. Results: Thirty-seven studies encompassing approximately 8,450 nurses and nursing staff across 14 countries were included, of which 28 provided data for quantitative synthesis. The pooled standardized mean difference indicated a statistically significant moderate reduction in burnout ( Conclusion: DHIs, particularly structured and guided web-based CBT/ACT programs, were associated with moderate reductions in occupational burnout among nurses and nursing staff. Early evidence for AI-tailored interventions is promising but requires independent replication. The findings support the integration of evidence-based DHIs into broader workforce well-being strategies that combine individual support with organizational action on the structural determinants of burnout. Systematic Review Registration: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/, identifier CRD420261365184.
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