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2 papers

Burnout: A Review of Theory and Measurement

Sergio Edú-Valsania, Ana Laguía, Juan A Moriano
PubMed Central (PMC) Summary & key facts 2022 716 citations

This open review explains burnout as a gradual response to long-term work stress that can harm thinking, feelings, and attitudes. It describes common causes, effects, ways to measure burnout, and actions to prevent or reduce it. The review highlights three main parts of burnout—emotional exhaustion, detachment or cynicism, and feeling…

Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout Stress and Burnout Research Workplace Health and Well-being

Nature and Mindfulness to Cope with Work-Related Stress: A Narrative Review

Elisa Menardo, Donatella Di Marco, Sara Ramos, Margherita Brondino, Alicia Arenas, Patricia Costa, et al.
PubMed Central (PMC) Summary & key facts 2022 50 citations

This review says work-related stress has grown and harms both workers (for example, depression and anxiety) and companies (for example, more absenteeism and lower productivity). It describes two prevention approaches: individual approaches that teach coping and resilience (including mindfulness) and organizational changes that alter work conditions (including adding natural elements).…

Animal and Plant Science Education Educational Environments and Student Outcomes Urban Green Space and Health
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