Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Gul Afshan, Farooque Ahmed, Naveed Anwer, Sehrish Shahid, Mansoor Ahmed Khuhro
Summary: This study explores the impact of stress caused by treating COVID-19 patients on the wellbeing of medical doctors. Interviews with doctors in Pakistan revealed that they experience physical and emotional stress due to their intense work, but they demonstrate professional determination to overcome obstacles. It is important for physicians to have access to complete professional help to ensure their wellbeing.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Thorsten Grunheid, Ahmad Hazem
Summary: This study assessed the mental wellbeing of medical and dental frontline health workers during the transition of the COVID-19 pandemic and identified effective and desirable intervention strategies to improve their mental health.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Tmam Al-Ghunaim, Judith Johnson, Chandra Shekhar Biyani, Daryl B. O'Connor
Summary: This qualitative study explores the main factors and coping strategies related to surgeon burnout. The study identifies factors such as work challenges, interpersonal conflict, resource scarcity, work-life balance challenges, and the impact of errors and poor patient outcomes. Surgeons employ strategies such as cognitive restructuring, seeking social support, adjusting job roles, and prioritizing personal health to manage burnout.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Rossalina Lili, Andrew Molodynski, Sarah Marie Farrell, Theresia Citraningtyas, Nabila Ananda Kloping
Summary: The study found that among 1,729 medical students from 29 universities in Indonesia, 93% felt disengaged, 95% felt exhausted, and 74% were identified to have mild psychiatric illness. The study discusses potential factors that need to be explored in further research, including concerns related to developments since the pandemic, and the need for potential interventions at both local and national levels to enhance the wellbeing of medical students.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Naveed Ahmad, Zia Ullah, Hyungseo Bobby Ryu, Antonio Ariza-Montes, Heesup Han
Summary: The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of corporate social responsibility (CSR) on healthcare employees' burnout (BUO) and the underlying mechanism. The findings revealed a negative relationship between CSR and BUO, which was mediated by subjective wellbeing (SW) and compassion (CM). Additionally, employee admiration (AM) was found to buffer the relationship between CSR and BUO.
PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH AND BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Diane Pelly, Michael Daly, Liam Delaney, Orla Doyle
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic led to a significant increase in remote working for workers, with many indicators showing an improvement in wellbeing, such as reduced negative emotions, increased autonomy at work, closer relationships with colleagues and organizations. However, homelife satisfaction declined during this period.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kevin Teoh, Jasmeet Singh, Asta Medisauskaite, Juliet Hassard
Summary: Studies have found a link between doctors' perceived working conditions, their psychological well-being, and patient care. However, there is a lack of research on the interrelationships among these domains, especially using longitudinal designs. This study used meta-analytical structural equation modeling to examine the longitudinal relationships and the mediating role of doctors' psychological well-being in the association between perceived working conditions and patient care.
OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Veterinary Sciences
Michele A. Steffey, Dominique J. Griffon, Marije Risselada, Valery F. Scharf, Nicole J. Buote, Helia Zamprogno, Alexandra L. Winter
Summary: Burnout is a syndrome resulting from prolonged occupational stress, affecting both physical and emotional well-being. Different demographic groups may experience workplace stressors and burnout impacts differently. Burnout among healthcare workers leads to decreased productivity, low morale, poor teamwork, and potential negative effects on patient care quality. This review summarizes the demographics of veterinary burnout, its impact on individuals and work environments, and discusses strategies to mitigate burnout within the veterinary profession.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Veterinary Sciences
Michele A. Steffey, Dominique J. Griffon, Marije Risselada, Nicole J. Buote, Valery F. Scharf, Helia Zamprogno, Alexandra L. Winter
Summary: Chronic workplace stress and burnout in veterinary medicine can lead to various physical and psychological health risks due to sleep pattern disruption, systemic inflammation, hormonal imbalances, etc. Cultural misconceptions hinder the development of appropriate solutions, as burnout is often seen as a personal failure and healthcare professionals are believed to be less vulnerable to it. Identifying the problem's nature and understanding its causes and impacts are crucial for implementing rational solutions. This article is the first part of a two-part review that defines burnout, discusses its pathophysiology, and identifies relevant occupational stressors in healthcare and veterinary professions.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Nabila Ananda Kloping, Theresia Citraningtyas, Rossalina Lili, Sarah Marie Farrell, Andrew Molodynski
Summary: High levels of burnout and mild psychiatric illness were reported among medical students across Indonesia, with some regions showing significant differences. Students in Sumatra reported the lowest scores for burnout and general health measures, with stress mainly stemming from relationships and study. Further exploration of cultural differences and timely mental health support are needed for medical students.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Caitlin L. Penny, Kathryn C. Adair, Allan S. Frankel, Michael W. Leonard, Joshua Proulx, Paul J. Mosca, J. Bryan Sexton
Summary: The study compares four emotional exhaustion measures and finds that the 5-item EE scale exhibits better psychometric and convergent validity compared to the 9-item scale. This finding is significant for global wellbeing research as it enhances access and understanding of a well-being metric, while also reducing respondent burden. Additionally, the 5-item and 9-item scales show stronger convergent validity compared to the single item EE metrics.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Lim Ming Yao, Chua Sze Hung, Syarifah Nurul Ain, Eunice Pui, Ooi Cheng Lee
Summary: Burnout syndrome is prevalent among doctors in Sabah, with factors such as marital status, duration of service, and position in the service being associated with personal burnout and work-related burnout. Further research is needed to prevent burnout syndrome in the Malaysian setting.
PSYCHOLOGY HEALTH & MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Yingjie Fu, Derong Huang, Shuo Zhang, Jian Wang
Summary: This study found that mental illness partially mediates the relationship between job burnout and subjective wellbeing among clinicians in China. Medical administration departments and hospital administrators should pay attention to the job burnout and mental health of clinicians in order to effectively improve their subjective wellbeing.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Johannes Lieslehto, Noora Rantanen, Lotta-Maria A. H. Oksanen, Sampo A. Oksanen, Anne Kivimaki, Susanna Paju, Milla Pietiainen, Laura Lahdentausta, Pirkko Pussinen, Veli-Jukka Anttila, Lasse Lehtonen, Tea Lallukka, Ahmed Geneid, Enni Sanmark
Summary: Machine learning models trained on healthcare workers in Finland demonstrated high accuracy in predicting psychological resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic. These models showed potential for early detection of COVID-19-related distress among healthcare workers and targeting interventions.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Review
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Aditya Krishnan, Opeyemi Odejimi, Ian Bertram, Priyamvada Sneha Chukowry, George Tadros
Summary: Newly-qualified doctors in the United Kingdom experience a great deal of stress and have poor wellbeing. This systematic review found a lack of evidence on the effectiveness of interventions to improve the wellbeing of these doctors. The identified interventions mainly focused on relieving stress and anxiety, but future research should consider all factors impacting wellbeing.