Exploring Stress, Fatigue, Burnout, and Resilience Among Healthcare Personnel in Southern and South-Eastern Asia: A Scoping Review.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

11-2025

Publication Title

Public Health Reviews

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: This study aims to compare methods used to measure burnout, fatigue, stress, and resilience, as well as resilience-building interventions among healthcare personnel (HCP) in Southern and South-eastern Asia. Even before COVID-19, HCP faced high levels of burnout and stress, exacerbated by the pandemic. Identifying effective resilience-building strategies is essential to supporting a healthier workforce.

METHODS: Studies published from January 2016 to December 2021 focusing on burnout, stress, fatigue, and resilience were included. COVIDENCE software was used for screening.

RESULTS: A total of 55 studies were included in the review. Of these 55 studies, 51 measured burnout, stress, fatigue, or resilience, using 77 different instruments. The MBI-HSS, PSS-10, BRS, Brief-COPE, and CD-RISC were the most common tools to assess burnout, stress, and individual resilience. Four studies evaluated resilience interventions, using mindfulness training, meditation, progressive muscle relaxation, and yoga.

CONCLUSION: There are many studies assessing burnout, stress, and resilience among HCP in Southern and South-eastern Asia, yet gaps remain in identifying effective resilience-building interventions. Further research is needed to assess the impact of individual resilience on health systems resilience.

Volume

46

First Page

1608603

Last Page

1608603

DOI

10.3389/phrs.2025.1608603

ISSN

0301-0422

PubMed ID

41383825

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