“Burnout in Healthcare Workers: Prevalence, Impact and Preventative Strategies” (2020), by Stefan G. De Hert. Health Professions research paper. Original abstract below, unchanged. A free PDF is available.

Burnout in Healthcare Workers: Prevalence, Impact and Preventative Strategies

Stefan G. De Hert · October 1, 2020 · Health Professions

Abstract

Approximately, one in three physicians is experiencing burnout at any given time. This may not only interfere with own wellbeing but also with the quality of delivered care. This narrative review discusses several aspects of the burnout syndrome: prevalence, symptoms, etiopathogenesis, diagnosis, impact, and strategies on how to deal with the problem. Keywords: burnout, healthcare worker, prevalence, impact, symptoms, prevention

Free PDF DOI: 10.2147/lra.s240564