Burnout Syndrome, a reality among dentists - systematic review

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to provide an up-to-date systematic review of the literature dedicated to Burnout Syndrome and to assess the incidence, level of occurrence and spread of this syndrome among dentists. In order to select the appropriate studies, a systematic search of the literature was performed in the electronic databases PubMed, Science Direct and Google Scholar, reaching a number of 7 final studies included. A long-term conceptual and operational definition characterizes burnout as a triad of emotional exhaustion (emotional overexpression and exhaustion), depersonalization (negative, painful, and detached responses from others), and reduced personal achievement (feelings of incompetence). The research of individual stressors and the many ways in which those in the medical field can actively fight with them is a gateway to improving an entire medical environment by focusing on the individual and providing a successful education to the next generation of physicians.