Saint Petersburg, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation
from 01.01.2020 to 01.01.2022
Saint Petersburg, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation
student
Saint Peterburg, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation
employee
Saint Peterburg, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation
employee
Saint Peterburg, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation
employee
Saint Peterburg, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation
employee
Saint Peterburg, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation
employee
Saint Petersburg, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation
employee
Saint Peterburg, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation
UDC 616.31
CSCSTI 76.29
Relevance. Modern dentistry is one of the most stressful medical specialties due to the high level of responsibility for treatment outcomes, the lengthy interactions with anxious patients, and the need for sustained attention. All of this underscores the relevance of studying burnout in dentists. Objective. To study the risk factors for burnout experienced by dentists in their professional work and to evaluate prevention methods. Material and Methods. The study utilized an anonymous online survey. Seventy-two dentists participated in the survey, 72.2 % of whom were women and 27.8 % men, with an average age of 35.6 years. The questionnaire was based on V.V. Boyko's methodology and included sections reflecting specialty, length of service, health status, severity of burnout symptoms, recovery methods, and attitudes toward prevention programs. Results. Thirty-three people (46 %) were classified as experiencing tension. Established signs of resistance were detected in 28 people (39 %), while minor or absent signs were found in 17 people (23 %). Twenty-seven people (38 %) experienced fatigue daily, while seven people (9 %) experienced it rarely. The most significant stress factors were high workloads and a busy schedule, reported by 63 people (88 %). The majority of respondents – 52 people (72 %) – reported using various methods to recover after a working day. The remaining 20 people (28 %) reported not using any relaxation techniques. Conclusion. According to the survey results, 64 % of respondents reported symptoms of burnout. The main stressors include high concentration, constant patient interaction, monotonous work, and a high level of responsibility for treatment outcomes, especially among therapists and surgeons. The key measures to prevent burnout include a balanced work and rest schedule, physical activity, psychological support, and training in self-regulation techniques.
stress, burnout syndrome, dentists, prevention, survey
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