Burnout Syndrome Among Spanish Professionals Dedicated to Implant Dentistry: An Observational Study

doi:10.3390/healthcare13141724

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AutoresAngel-Orión Salgado-Peralvo, Andrea Uribarri, Eugenio Velasco-Ortega, Jose Lopez Lopez, et al.

Por qué importa

Este estudio observacional de corte transversal investigó la prevalencia del síndrome de burnout (SB) en implantólogos españoles, una condición derivada del estrés crónico que afecta a profesionales sanitarios. La investigación analizó sus dimensiones: agotamiento emocional, despersonalización y baja realización personal, evaluando la influencia de factores demográficos, formativos y profesionales. Un porcentaje significativo de los participantes mostró signos de padecer el síndrome, siendo las mujeres y aquellos con más de veinte años de experiencia los grupos más afectados. Estos hallazgos subrayan la importancia de implementar iniciativas formativas y de concienciación sobre la salud mental entre los odontólogos dedicados a la implantología, con el fin de preservar su bienestar físico y emocional, y asegurar la calidad de la atención al paciente.

Abstract original

Background: Burnout syndrome (BS) is an occupational condition resulting from chronic stress, characterized by three dimensions, emotional exhaustion (EE), depersonalization (DE), and diminished personal accomplishment (PA), particularly prevalent in caregiving professions such as healthcare. The aim of this study is to analyse the prevalence of BS among Spanish dental implantology specialists, along with the impact of demographic, educational, and professional aspects. Methods: This is a cross-sectional observational study based on the STROBE (Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology) guidelines and was open to respondents from May to December 2024. An electronic survey based on the Maslach Burnout Inventory—Human Services Survey (MBI–HSS) was sent to members of the Spanish Society of Implants. The data were analysed using descriptive analysis. Results: A total of 305 participants (20.9%) (31.5% females and 68.5% males) completed the questionnaire. The prevalence of BS was 4.3%; however, 61.0% of the dentists showed signs of suffering from the syndrome. The mean values of EE were “average” (20.3 ± 13.8) and of DE and EE “low” (5.1 ± 5.9, and 32.5 ± 14.5, respectively). The factors significantly associated with suffering from BS were being female and having more than 20 years of experience in dental implant treatments. Conclusions: It is advisable to conduct instructive and awareness-raising initiatives among dental professionals to promote an awareness of their mental health, ultimately aiming at preserving their physical and emotional well-being while delivering optimal care to their patients.

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Autor Doctor&Cols

Orion Salgado
Rehabilitación Oral y Estética Dental

Cómo citar

Salgado-Peralvo A, Uribarri A, Velasco-Ortega E, Lopez JL, al. E. Burnout Syndrome Among Spanish Professionals Dedicated to Implant Dentistry: An Observational Study. Healthcare. 2025. doi:10.3390/healthcare13141724