Burnout Syndrome Study Research Articles

COVID-19 PANDEMIC’S INFLUENCE ON THE STUDY OF BURNOUT: A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS

Burnout affects physical and psychological health and is considered a major public health threat. The COVID-19 pandemic brought numerous social and economic challenges to organizations across the different work sectors, enhancing the risk of workers experiencing Burnout. However, the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on the study of Burnout Syndrome remains unclear. To address this challenge, we analyzed pre-pandemic and post-COVID-19 outbreak research trends in this field. A comparative bibliometric analysis was conducted for the pre-pandemic period (01/2015 to 12/2019) and after the COVID-19 outbreak (01/2020 to 06/2021). Twelve thousand eighty-one publications were analyzed. Exponential growth in annual research activity on this subject was found since the COVID-19 outbreak. After 2020, the keyword “COVID-19” is often associated with “Burnout”, showing a clear international focus on this field. Research output disparities among the most affected countries have been found, with increased publications in countries such as the United States of America, China, Spain and Italy, while others have understudied this subject (e.g., India, Brazil, France). Further bibliometric analyses in this scope are recommended.

Academic Burnout of Polish Students: A Latent Profile Analysis

According to Maslach and Leiter, burnout syndrome consists of three elements: exhaustion, cynicism, and a sense of ineffectiveness experienced by individuals in the work environment. However, burnout does not only apply to professional activity but can also be experienced by students pursuing higher education. This is important because the consequences of student burnout can be related to students' mental and physical health. Until recently, the dominant diagnostic trend in the studies of burnout syndrome was based on a variable-focused approach. This approach focuses primarily on identifying subgroups in the population and presents different configurations of the various dimensions of burnout. However, there is emerging research using a person-centered approach and including the analysis of latent profiles to study professional and student burnout. This approach allows us to isolate subgroups of individuals in the study sample who have a similar burnout pattern. It focuses on the differences between individuals, which helps us to look at the phenomenon of professional burnout from a different perspective and shows the individuality of its experience. Our research aimed at identifying latent profiles, was conducted on a sample of 1519 Polish students, and partly confirms reports from other countries. We identified four profiles: low burnout, moderate below-average burnout, moderate above-average burnout, and very high burnout groups.

Validación del Inventario Español de Burnout (SBI) entre Profesores Universitarios Durante la COVID-19

The objective was to evaluate the evidence of the factorial structure of the CESQT in Mexican University Professors through their response patterns during the first peak of the COVID-19 Pandemic. The method considers the psychometric properties of the instrument by examining a sample of n=600 of Mexican University Professors. The scale featured a sociodemographic section and the CESQT questionnaire by Gil-Monte (2005). The inventory has 20 items grouped into 4 dimensions related to: Enthusiasm for work, Emotional Fatigue, Indolence and Guilt. Factor analysis, variance and covariance were performed using the maximum likelihood method with AMOS24®. The results of the study demonstrated that the instrument is valid and reliable to measure Burnout levels in teachers and significant differences were found with the Gil-Monte results. Cronbach's Alpha Coefficient was greater than 0.70 for the four scales of the instrument. The original value of this study contributes to the development of the body of knowledge about the scenario perceived by University Professors during the first peak of the COVID-19 Pandemic, about valid instruments to measure Burnout Syndrome in Spanish-speaking countries. It is concluded that the results provide evidence of the psychometric properties of the CESQT during the study of Burnout Syndrome in the Mexican cultural context, the first peak of the COVID-19 Pandemic. All the measurement scales satisfy the criteria of validity and reliability. The factorial analysis of the Theoretical model of each one of the dimensions of Gil-Monte in an empirical way.

Psychosocial Factors Associated with Burnout and Self-Perceived Health in Spanish Occupational Therapists.

(1) Background: There are few studies of burnout syndrome (BS) in occupational therapists (OTs), and protective factors for BS have received little attention in the scientific literature. This research aimed to estimate the prevalence of BS, characterize the associated psychosocial factors, and analyze their relationship with health in a sample of Spanish OTs. (2) Methods: A total of 127 therapists completed the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) and other standardized questionnaires measuring: personality traits (reduced five-factor personality inventory, NEO-FFI), coping styles (Coping Strategies Questionnaire, CAE), work-family conflict (Survey Work-Home Interaction Nijmegen, SWING), professional factors (role ambiguity/clarity and modified role conflict questionnaires), and the perception of health (Goldberg's General Health Questionnaire). Several correlational and multiple regression analyses were performed to study the psychosocial predictors of burnout and its relationship with health perceptions. (3) Results: 15.8% of the professionals presented BS, with emotional exhaustion (EE; 38.7%) being the most compromised dimension. Neuroticism, role conflict, negative work-family interaction, and open emotional expression (OE) significantly predicted a higher EE. The main predictors of cynicism (CY) were being male, role conflict, and OE. Role conflict, role ambiguity and social support-seeking were significant predictors of reduced professional efficiency (PE). (4) Conclusions: A high percentage of OTs with BS suggests the need for increased awareness of the importance of this syndrome in the health community. It would be critical to consider the protective factors (i.e., emotional management, social support) that help promote OTs' well-being and health.

Psychometric Properties of the Maslach Burnout Inventory Adaptation and Validation among Moroccan Mathematics Teachers

the teaching profession is particularly vulnerable to the development of stress and burnout syndrome, this research is used to adapt the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) to members of middle and high schools in Morocco. This study aims to evaluate the psychometric properties of Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) in terms of validity, reliability, and sensitivity. The sample consists of 218 mathematics teachers, working in public schools in the Marrakech-Safi region (Morocco). The psychometric properties were examined by the following analyses: confirmative factor analysis (CFA) to test the validity of theStatistical model, Reliability (Cronbach's alpha), exploratory factor analysis (EFA) to extract factors and complete dimensionality. Cronbach's reliability analysis gives a value of (0.814), Principal component analysis with varimaxRotation gives three factors and explain 54.22% of the total variance. The three dimensions give values well above the accepted minimum reliability threshold namely (0.847) for emotional exhaustion (0.766) for depersonalization and (0.720) for a sense of personal accomplishment. The overall adjustment of the model and very satisfactory, which affects the (0.71). The results indicate that the main psychometric properties of reliability and validity of the theoretical model of MBI appear to be satisfactory for the study of burnout syndrome in the cultural context of Moroccan teachers.

Burnout Among First-Year Medical Students During COVID-19 Pandemic in Mexico: A Cross-sectional Study

Background: The coronavirus pandemic is an international public health emergency without precedence in modern history. It represents a challenge to the academic and psychological stability of students due to the changes it can cause in daily life. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and level of burnout in medical students caused by the academic and psychological instability that the pandemic represents. Methods: A cross-sectional prospective study was designed using the Maslach Burnout Inventory-Student Survey (MBI-SS). This evaluated the emotional exhaustion due to study demands, cynicism, and negative self-academic efficacy. This study was based in the school of medicine of the Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon (UANL), in Monterrey, Mexico during the Spring semester 2020. Results: A total of 154 (93 women and 61 men) first-year medical students participated (response rate 36.4%). Burnout was identified in 14.9% (n=23), and high emotional exhaustion in 53.9% (n=83). Burnout was almost 4 times more likely to develop in men than in women (aOR = 4.8; 95% Confidence Interval=1.7-13.3) when considering age as a covariable in the multivariable model. Conclusion: Further epidemiological studies of burnout syndrome in medical students are needed, and schools should consider promoting mental health and making programs available for their students to help overcome the emotional and social challenges during the pandemic.

Study of burnout syndrome in health care workers amid the COVID-19 pandemic

During the pandemic that began in 2020, the role of the doctor has increased. The profession of a doctor can be attributed to the stressful for the personality of the doctor, and especially during the pandemic, when you have to work in particularly stressful conditions and with a greater load. The purpose of the study was to study the personality characteristics and burnout syndrome of health workers in the process of carrying out professional activities during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study involved health care workers working with COVID-19 patients and health care workers working with regular patients. As a result, data were obtained on the severity of emotional burnout in health workers of both samples. The results of the relationship between personal characteristics and symptoms of burnout syndrome in health workers were also presented.

Burnout syndrome in medical staff

Burnout syndrome is a complex phenomenon, of great magnitude, which occurs in extremely demanding professions emotionally and nervously, with deep echoes in the psychoaffective structure of individuals and making their mark on professional life and social life. In this context, the study presents the results of experimental research on burnout syndrome specific to medical staff: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, physical symptoms and personal satisfaction. The study sample consisted of 210 health workers who were divided into 3 categories: (1) depending on the type of care: doctors, residents and nurses; (2) depending on the type of services provided; (3) depending on gender. The results indicate that burnout syndrome is found in larger sizes in resident physicians relative to physicians and nurses, holding the highest values at all four scales of the burnout syndrome study inventory. The present research highlighted the prevalence of emotional exhaustion, physical symptoms and personal satisfaction among the medical staff of the psychiatric hospital, and on a depersonalization scale belong to the medical staff of the children's hospital, showing that men are more vulnerable to the development of burnout to women.

Analysis of Burnout Syndrome and Resilience in Nurses throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to the occurrence of work-related stress on nursing staff. Being resilience an essential element to countering adversity. The aim of the study was to assess burnout syndrome as well as resilience in hospital-care nurses during the first outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study of burnout syndrome and resilience of 101 nurses during the first COVID-19 outbreak. The Maslach Burnout Inventory and the Scale of Resilience of Connor-Davidson were used. Results: The burnout average score was 74.35 ± 12.78 points, and resilience was 27.94 ± 5.84. Temporary nurses reached a lower average score for the emotional fatigue dimension (23.80 ± 10.39 points) p < 0.05. The emotional fatigue dimension correlated adversely with the average score of resilience (r = −0.271; p < 0.001). Conclusions: The level of burnout in nurses was high, being higher on those who took care of COVID-19 patients. Resilient nurses were able to better cope with stressful situations.

The Evolution of Representations about the Syndrome of Emotional Burnout

Introduction: the study of burnout syndrome intensifies over time. In 2020, MEDLINE/PubMed database contains more than 18,000 publications on this phenomenon. In its development, the concept of burnout has passed through several heterogeneous periods. Objective: to provide the description of the origin and development of the burnout concept, the features of the social environment within which this syndrome was actualized, and the current state of this problem.Material and methods: publications on the burnout syndrome were analyzed. The search was performed using the keywords “burnout”, “history” in the MEDLINE/PubMed, eLIBRARY, and Google Scholar databases. The “snowball” method was used to search for publications in the literature lists of relevant studies.Results: the phenomena similar to burnout were registered long before the start of its academic study. The initiation of scientific research on burnout occurred mainly due to global social changes associated with the increasing role of social professions and the increasing burden on workers employed in them. The results of the analysis of publications made it possible to distinguish several stages of burnout studying, which differed in the methodology of empirical research, the range of subjects included in the risk group for this phenomenon, and the number of competing psychological models of burnout. Despite the growing number of papers on burnout, issues related to the clinical status of this syndrome, its discriminant validity, methods of its prevention and coping are still relevant. The effectiveness of an interdisciplinary approach to the study of burnout can be flawed by excessive expansion of the concept and loss of its substantiveness.

Study of burnout syndrome, job satisfaction and related factors among health care workers in rural areas of Southeastern Iran.

BackgroundBurnout syndrome is a Psycho-somatic state resulting from prolonged exposure to job stressors that leads to negative self-concept, Job dissatisfaction and lack of communication with the client. Rural health centers because of lack of facilities and lack of knowledge of the service users are characterized by a high level of work-related stress, a factor known to increase the risk of burnout syndrome. The purpose of this study was to determine burnout syndrome and Job Satisfaction among health care workers in rural areas of southeastern Iran.MethodsThis is a cross-sectional study that has been conducted among 225 of the healthcare workers with more than five years of experience using simple random sampling method. Data were collected by a Maslach's burnout inventory and Smith's job satisfaction questionnaire. Data were analyzed using dependent and independent t-test, one-way ANOVA and Pearson correlation coefficient.ResultsThe results of this study showed that the rate of burnout and job satisfaction score in health centers in rural areas was moderate. In job satisfaction, the highest score was related to the colleague and the lowest score was related to salaries and benefits. The emotional exhaustion had a negative significant effect on job satisfaction (p < 0.01).ConclusionConsidering the importance of rural community health, burnout status of health care workers should be improved. It is necessary to provide appropriate interventions to decrease stress relating to role conflict, professional communications, factors related to the families and work load.

A STUDY OF BURNOUT SYNDROME OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER IN PURULIA DISTRICT.

01Jul 2019 A STUDY OF BURNOUT SYNDROME OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER IN PURULIA DISTRICT. Sajal Maji and Sk Hilaluddin. Guest lecturer, Achhruram Memorial College, Jhalda, Purulia. Guest lecturer, Sewnarayan Rameswar Fatepuria College, Beldanga, Murshidabad.

Перспективы салютогенного подхода к профилактике синдрома выгорания у российских врачей

Since the onset of the first studies of burnout syndrome in various contingents and professions, as a rule, negative clinical predictors and consequences of this syndrome have been in focus: stress, anxiety, depression, aggressiveness, suicidal behavior. Nevertheless, overcoming the burnout syndrome often occurs not by means of special interventions, but in a spontaneous, natural way. The study shows the character of association of personal authenticity, moral motives, age, experience and some other characteristics in a sample of Russian doctors (N=700) with burnout. The model of salutogenic approach to prophylaxy and prevention of burnout syndrome in modern psychology and medicine substantiated.

Результаты исследования синдрома выгорания у работников сферы здравоохранения

Результаты исследования синдрома выгорания у работников сферы здравоохранения

Suicidal ideation and burnout among psychiatric trainees in Japan.

Burnout is a psychological condition that may occur in all workers after being exposed to excessive work-related stresses. We investigated suicidal ideation and burnout among Japanese psychiatric trainees as a part of the Burnout Syndrome Study (BoSS) International. In the Japanese branch, 91 trainees fully completed suicide ideation and behaviour questionnaire (SIBQ) and Maslach Burnout Inventory-General Survey (MBI-GS). Passive suicidal ideation was reported by 38.5% of Japanese trainees and 22.0% of them had experienced active suicidal ideation. The burnout rate among Japanese subjects was 40.0%. These results were worse compared to the all 1980 trainees who fully completed the main outcome measure in BoSS International, 25.9%, 20.4% and 36.7%, respectively. Our results suggest a higher risk of suicide among Japanese residents. Japan has a higher suicide rate than other countries. Early detection of, and appropriate intervention for, suicidal ideation is important in preventing suicide in psychiatry residents.

Prevalence of depression in psychiatry trainees in 22 countries: Findings from the international burnout syndrome study (BoSS)

AimsThe Burnout Syndrome Study screened for burnout in psychiatric trainees in 22 countries, along with associated factors. This paper reports the results of the PHQ-9 depression screen that formed part of the study.BackgroundIt is well documented that physicians have higher rates of mental illness compared to the general population. Post-graduate medical trainees may work long hours and be exposed to stressful or saddening situations regularly. Their environment and workload means they may not exhibit appropriate help-seeking behaviours and be at significant risk of depression.MethodsThe study used a cross sectional, multi-country online survey. Participants were asked to participate via an email invitation. The participants were asked to complete the PHQ-9 questionnaire, which is validated as a primary care self-administered screen for depression. Mixed methodology was used when recruiting trainees to obtain the most representative sample possible from each country. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS.ResultsComplete data was obtained from 1980 trainees with an average age of 31.9 years and with 2.8 years of training. The prevalence of depression in psychiatric trainees varied by country from 50% in Latvia to 7.1% in Belarus. The average rate of depression was 20.8%.ConclusionsPrevalence of depression in the US general population is estimated at 6.7%, making the prevalence of depression in trainees of 20.8% a sign that action needs to be taken to reduce depression rates in trainees.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

Working hours of United Kingdom psychiatric trainees: Findings from the BoSS study

IntroductionThe international burnout syndrome study (BoSS) examined burnout in psychiatry trainees and associated factors. Long working hours were significantly associated with burnout.AimsA high rate of severe burnout in UK psychiatric trainees (38%) was found in the BoSS study. This paper looks at the working hours of UK trainees.MethodsData collected during the BoSS study included information related to working hours, looking in particular at the working time directive rules. A total of 3964 UK psychiatric trainees were invited to take part, of which 1187 (30%) responded, and 811 (20%) provided complete responses for working hours questions.ResultsThe mean age was 33 years, with 49.1% males and equal gender distribution of participants and non-participants. The mean hours of contracted work per week were 42.7 (42.2–43.2) for men, versus 41.1 (40.4–42.0) for women. Actual hours worked were significantly higher at 46.2 (45.0–47.4) for men and 46.0 (44.9–47.1) for women. Forty-six percent of trainees breached one or more working time directive (WTD) safety limits.ConclusionActual hours worked among psychiatric trainees in the United Kingdom are about 10% higher than contracted hours. Female trainees also work more uncontracted hours than male trainees. This is significant when considering the association between hours of work and burnout, and also adds to the perception that women have to work harder for the same recognition as men. Forty-six percent of trainees breached WTD limits.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

Psychiatry trainee burnout in the United Kingdom: The BoSS study

IntroductionBurnout syndrome is defined by three domains: emotional exhaustion, cynicism and reduced professional efficacy. Junior doctors have a high susceptibility to burnout reflected in the high prevalence identified in previous work. This is a significant issue as burnout has measurable effects on work performance. There has been limited research conducted on burnout in psychiatry trainees in the United Kingdom.AimThis paper takes a step towards addressing this gap by extracting the data concerning UK psychiatric trainees collected in the international burnout syndrome study (BoSS), which aimed to assess the prevalence and contributing factors of burnout among psychiatric trainees from over 20 countries, and presenting the findings concerning UK trainees.MethodData collected included demographic data and information related to working hours, bullying, harassment and stalking, supervision, suicidal ideation, depression (PHQ−9), and a personality trait assessment. Burnout syndrome was measured using the Maslach burnout inventory (MBI-GS). A total of 3964 psychiatry trainees in the UK were invited, of which 1187 (30%) responded including 811 (20%) providing complete responses for MBI-GS.ResultsThe mean age was 33 years, and 49.1% of respondents were male. Gender distribution of participants was the same as non-participants. Mean scores were 2.6 for exhaustion, 2.1 for cynicism and 4.5 for professional efficacy; and severe burnout was found in 309 (38%).ConclusionThree factors were positively associated with severe burnout: long working hours, lack of clinical supervision and not having regular time to rest.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

Suicidal behavior among Portuguese psychiatry trainees: Comparison with the European situation

IntroductionThe aim of this paper was to assess the prevalence of suicide ideation and attempts in Portuguese psychiatry trainees (adult, child and adolescence), and compare the data with the general population and other European countries.Material and MethodsA structured and anonymous questionnaire was sent by email to 159 Portuguese trainees of adult psychiatry, child and adolescence psychiatry with questions about personal history of suicidal ideation and suicide attempts, as well as family history of suicide attempts and completed suicides. This is part of the BoSS Study (Burnout Syndrome Study) performed in 21 countries worldwide. Data was analyzed in SPSS v.19.ResultsFrom the inquired population, 62 trainees (40.3%) partially responded, and 46 (29%) were complete responders - these entered the final analysis. There was a ratio of 2:1 (female: male) and a mean age of 29 years. The suicidal ideation was present in passive form in 44% and in active form in 33%; also, 4.3% of respondents had previous suicide attempts. In first-degree relatives, 22% had attempted suicide and 13% completed suicide.DiscussionThe results are worrying and may be associated with some factors to which this population is exposed.ConclusionIt is necessary further research to better understand this phenomenon, its causes and potential modifiers.Disclosure of interestThe author has not supplied his declaration of competing interest.

Comportamento Suicidário nos Internos de Psiquiatria em Portugal: Comparação com a Realidade Europeia

The aim of this paper was to assess the prevalence of suicide ideation and attempts in Portuguese psychiatry trainees (adult and child and adolescence), and compare the data with the general population and other European countries. A structured and anonymous questionnaire was sent by email to 159 portuguese trainees of adult psychiatry and child and adolescence psychiatry with questions about personal history of suicidal ideation and suicide attempts, as well as family history of suicide attempts and completed suicides. This is part of the BoSS Study (Burnout Syndrome Study) performed in 21 countries worldwide. Data was analysed in SPSS v.19. From the inquired population, 62 trainees (40,3%) partially responded, and 46 (29%) were complete responders - these entered the final analysis. There was a ratio of 2:1 (female:male) and a mean age of 29 years. The suicidal ideation was present in passive form in 44% and in active form in 33%; also, 4.3% of respondents had previous suicide attempts. In first degree relatives, 22% had attempted suicide and 13% completed suicide. The results are worriying and may be associated with some factors to which this population is exposed. It is necessary further research to better understand this phenomenon, its causes and potential modifiers.