Burnout among Healthcare Professionals in the European Union: Systematized review of the Past Decade (2013-2023)

Aim: This review aims to analyse trends in burnout prevalence among healthcare professionals in the European Union (EU) from 2013 to 2023 and to identify key contributing factors, with a focus on implications for future research and policy. Background/introduction: Burnout, characterized by emotional exhaustion (EE), depersonalization (DP), and personal accomplishment (PA), has become a critical concern among healthcare professionals. Its pervasive impact undermines individual well-being and healthcare service quality. Methods: A systematic review was conducted following PRISMA guidelines. Quantitative studies that used the Maslach Burnout Inventory were included. Eligible studies focused on healthcare professionals working within EU member states, including nurses, midwives, and allied health professionals. The author(s) declare that financial support was received for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article. This work was supported by Technology Agency of Czech Republic Sigma: The Application of Optimized Well-being Strategy in Healthcare Professionals – APOLLO, reg. no.: TQ01000289.研究目的：本综述旨在分析2013至2023年欧盟（European Union, EU）医护人员职业倦怠（burnout）的流行趋势，明确其关键影响因素，并重点探讨该议题对未来研究与政策制定的启示。 背景/引言：职业倦怠（burnout）以情绪衰竭（emotional exhaustion, EE）、去人格化（depersonalization, DP）及个人成就感降低（personal accomplishment, PA）为核心特征，现已成为医护人员群体面临的重大公共卫生关切。其广泛蔓延的负面影响不仅损害个体身心健康，更会拉低医疗服务整体质量。 研究方法：本综述遵循PRISMA指南（PRISMA guidelines）开展。纳入采用马氏职业倦怠量表（Maslach Burnout Inventory）的定量研究。纳入标准限定为针对欧盟成员国境内医护人员的相关研究，涵盖护士、助产士及辅助卫生专业人员。 作者声明：本研究、论文署名及/或文章发表环节已获得经费资助。本研究得到捷克共和国科技局（Technology Agency of Czech Republic）Sigma项目资助，项目名称为「医护人员优化福祉策略应用——APOLLO」，项目编号：TQ01000289。