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Associations between COVID-19 Pandemic-Related Overtime, Perceived Chronic Stress and Burnout Symptoms in German General Practitioners and Practice Personnel-A Prospective Study.

Lucas KüppersJulian GöbelBenjamin AretzMonika Annemarie RiegerBirgitta M Weltermann
Published in: Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) (2024)
In this large longitudinal study, pandemic-related overtime led to significantly higher levels of burnout symptoms, linked by a pathway through perceived chronic stress. Future prevention strategies need to aim at reducing the likelihood of overtime to ensure the mental well-being of practice personnel.
Keyphrases
  • mental health
  • primary care
  • social support
  • healthcare
  • depressive symptoms
  • physical activity
  • sars cov
  • coronavirus disease
  • sleep quality
  • quality improvement
  • drug induced
  • current status
  • heat stress