Burnout in Primary Care Pediatrics and the Additional Burden from the COVID-19 Pandemic

The term burnout describes a condition of work-related stress that leads individuals to exhaust their mental and physical resources1. Burnout is a manifestation of negative psychological symptoms, including apathy, nervousness, restlessness, and demoralization, which may also be associated with physical problems, including headaches, sleep disturbances, and gastrointestinal disorders2. This condition can affect any worker performing any task, in any work environment. However, the most severe consequences of a stressful working condition are generally observed in the helping professions3,4,5, including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, and staff members of private and public health organizations who are dedicated to others4.

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