"Burnout, Professional" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
An excessive stress reaction to one's occupational or professional environment. It is manifested by feelings of emotional and physical exhaustion coupled with a sense of frustration and failure.
| Descriptor ID |
D002055
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| MeSH Number(s) |
C24.580.500 F02.830.900.666.500
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1996 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 1997 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2016 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2017 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 2018 | 8 | 1 | 9 |
| 2019 | 14 | 4 | 18 |
| 2020 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 2021 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 2022 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 2023 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 2024 | 10 | 1 | 11 |
| 2025 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| 2026 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Burnout, Professional" by people in Profiles.
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Gynning B, Brulin E, Karlsson E, Gustavsson P, Christiansen F, Teoh K. Is burnout a mediator between psychosocial work environment and perceived quality of care provided in healthcare professionals? A prospective 1-year follow-up study. Int J Nurs Stud. 2026 Aug; 180:105554.
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Tutty MA, West CP, Dyrbye LN, Wang H, Carlasare LE, Sinsky CA, Trockel M, Shanafelt TD. Moral Distress and Occupational Burnout in US Physicians. JAMA Netw Open. 2026 Mar 02; 9(3):e263161.
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Jobbins K. Option C: Finding Stability and Peace in the Gray. J Gen Intern Med. 2026 May; 41(7):2001-2002.
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Chen JY, Vedantham S, Lexa FJ. Third Comprehensive Survey of the Neuroradiology Work Environment in the United States with Reported Trends in Clinical Work, Nonclinical Work, Errors, Burnout, and Retirement. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 2026 Jan 05; 47(1):17-21.
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West CP, Dyrbye LN, Sinsky CA, Trockel M, Tutty M, Satele D, Carlasare LE, Shanafelt TD. Social Isolation and Burnout, Professional Fulfillment, and Suicidal Ideation Among US Physicians. Mayo Clin Proc. 2025 Dec; 100(12):2115-2127.
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Watkins AA, Shehata DG, Holler E, Lopez E, Pan JM, Varghese TK, Doty AA, Erkmen CP, Cooke DT, Odell DD, Freeman K, Servais EL, Hu YY, Bilimoria KY, Ceppa DP. National evaluation of mistreatment and well-being in cardiothoracic surgery trainees. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2026 03; 171(3):803-811.e10.
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Shanafelt TD, Dyrbye LN, Sinsky C, Trockel M, Tutty M, Wang H, Carlasare LE, West CP. Changes in Burnout and Satisfaction With Work-Life Integration Among U.S. Residents and Fellows and the General U.S. Working Population Between 2012 and 2023. Acad Med. 2025 12 01; 100(12):1486-1498.
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Tabata-Kelly M, Bulger AL, Reich AJ, Gazarian PK, Izumi S, Gray TF, Wichmann L, Rinaldi S, Bernacki RE. Nurses' Experiences of Serious Illness Conversations With Marginalized Patients in COVID-19. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2026 Jan; 71(1):24-42.
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Khanna GJ, Sannes TS, Brandoff DE, Thomas JD, Leiter RE, Morris SE. Self-Care for Psychosocial and Palliative Care Clinicians: Stakeholder-Informed Recommendations for Medical Education and Clinical Training. Am J Hosp Palliat Care. 2026 Jun; 43(6):578-584.
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Shanafelt TD, West CP, Sinsky C, Trockel M, Tutty M, Wang H, Carlasare LE, Dyrbye LN. Changes in Burnout and Satisfaction With Work-Life Integration in Physicians and the General US Working Population Between 2011 and 2023. Mayo Clin Proc. 2025 Jul; 100(7):1142-1158.