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World J Meta-Anal. Dec 18, 2023; 11(7): 368-379
Published online Dec 18, 2023. doi: 10.13105/wjma.v11.i7.368
Burnout syndrome and anxiety among healthcare workers during global pandemics: An umbrella review
Clayton Yang Teng Bey, Jin-Uu Koh, Christopher Wai Keung Lai
Clayton Yang Teng Bey, Jin-Uu Koh, Christopher Wai Keung Lai, Health and Social Science Cluster, Singapore Institute of Technology, Dover Drive 138683, Singapore
Co-first authors: Clayton Yang Teng Bey and Jin-Uu Koh.
Author contributions: Lai CWK, Bey CYT and Koh JU conceived, designed and refined the study protocol; Bey CYT and Koh JU were involved in the data collection; Lai CWK, Bey CYT and Koh JU analysed the data; Lai CWK, Bey CYT and Koh JU drafted the manuscript; all authors were involved in the critical review of the results and have contributed to, read, and approved the final manuscript. Bey CYT and Koh JU contributed equally to this work as co-first authors. The reason for designating Bey CYT and Koh JU as co-first authors is because Bey CYT and Koh JU contributed efforts of equal substance throughout the research process. The choice of these researchers as co-first authors acknowledges and respects this equal contribution, while recognizing the spirit of teamwork and collaboration of this study. In summary, we believe that designating Bey CYT and Koh JU as co-first authors is fitting for our manuscript as it accurately reflects our team's collaborative spirit, equal contributions, and diversity.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All authors declare no conflict of interest.
PRISMA 2009 Checklist statement: The authors have read the PRISMA 2009 Checklist, and the manuscript was prepared and revised according to the PRISMA 2009 Checklist.
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Corresponding author: Christopher Wai Keung Lai, PhD, Associate Professor, Health and Social Science Cluster, Singapore Institute of Technology, 10 Dover Drive, Dover Drive 138683, Singapore. chris.lai@singaporetech.edu.sg
Received: October 26, 2023
Peer-review started: October 26, 2023
First decision: November 9, 2023
Revised: November 15, 2023
Accepted: December 11, 2023
Article in press: December 11, 2023
Published online: December 18, 2023
Core Tip

Core Tip: During the pandemic, burnout syndrome and anxiety were highly prevalent among nurses and other female healthcare professionals. More emphasis and attention should be directed to protecting the psychological well-being of these at-risk populations in the event of future pandemics. This study has implications for healthcare stakeholders, advising them to prioritize safeguarding the psychological health of those who are vulnerable to pandemics in the future.