Sars/mers/sars-cov-2 outbreaks and burnout syndrome among healthcare workers. An umbrella systematic review

N. Magnavita, F. Chirico*, S. Garbarino, N. L. Bragazzi, E. Santacroce, S. Zaffina

*Autore corrispondente per questo lavoro

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Abstract

The coronavirus-19 (COVID-19) pandemic is putting a severe strain on all healthcare systems. Several occupational risk factors are challenging healthcare workers (HCWs) who are at high risk of mental health outcomes, including Burnout Syndrome (BOS). BOS is a psychological syndrome characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and low personal accomplish-ment. An umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses concerning BOS and coronavirus (SARS/MERS/SARS-CoV-2) outbreaks was carried out on PubMed Central/Medline, Cochrane Library, PROSPERO, and Epistemonikos databases. Data relating to COVID-19 is insufficient, but in previous SARS and MERS outbreaks about one-third of HCWs manifested BOS. This prevalence rate is similar to the figure recorded in some categories of HCWs exposed to chronic occupational stress and poor work organization during non-epidemic periods. Inadequate organization and worsening working conditions during an epidemic appear to be the most likely causes of BOS. Preventive care and workplace health promotion programs could be useful for protecting healthcare workers during pandemics, as well as during regular health activities.
Lingua originaleInglese
pagine (da-a)4361-N/A
RivistaInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Volume18
Numero di pubblicazione8
DOI
Stato di pubblicazionePubblicato - 2021
Pubblicato esternamente

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Inquinamento
  • Salute Pubblica, Salute Ambientale e Occupazionale
  • Salute, Tossicologia e Mutagenesi

Keywords

  • Burnout syndrome
  • COVID-19
  • Coronavirus
  • Healthcare
  • Mental health
  • Occupational stress
  • Prevention

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