Background: Individuals working in healthcare environments are exposed to various serious risks and injuries. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of burnout syndrome and its associated factors among Iranian healthcare staff.
Materials and Methods: In this systematic review, a comprehensive search of online databases (Medline, EMBASE, Scopus, Web of Science, ProQuest, SID, CIVILICA, Magiran, and Google Scholar) was conducted for relevant studies with no time limit up to February 2022. Two reviewers evaluated the quality of eligible studies and carried out the selection process. The quality of the information was assessed using the STROBE guidelines.
Results: Finally, 16 studies were included in the review. Among the healthcare staff, 58.7% (ranging from 32% to 85.5%) experienced moderate burnout. Additionally, 38.7% of the staff reported high emotional exhaustion (EE), 58.5% reported high depersonalization (DP), and 74.4% had low personal achievement (PA) scores. High scores in EE and DP, along with low scores in PA, indicate a high level of burnout. There was a significant direct correlation between occupational burnout and factors such as age, gender, marital status, type of employment, financial problems, disease history, educational degree, place of work, and work experience (P < 0.05). Furthermore, there was a significant inverse correlation between occupational burnout and income satisfaction (P = 0.01, r = -0.19), quality of life (P < 0.001), EE (P = 0.001), job satisfaction (P < 0.001, r = -0.46), and job performance (P = 0.000, r = -0.249).
Conclusion: This review highlights a significant prevalence of burnout among healthcare staff, with 58.7% experiencing moderate burnout and alarming rates of emotional exhaustion (38.7%) and depersonalization (58.5%). The findings indicate a need for targeted interventions, such as stress management programs, to improve staff well-being and job satisfaction.