Burnout and mental health among veterinarians: The role of self-compassion and associated risk factors.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Veterinarians represent a population at risk for burnout. The influence of self-compassion on the development and consequences of burnout remains poorly understood.

Methods

A validated 30-item survey was disseminated to registered members of the College of Veterinarians of Las Palmas (Spain) via Google Survey between October and December 2023 to assess levels of burnout (Maslach Burnout Inventory-general survey) and self-compassion (self-compassion scale) and explore the prevalence of anxiety, depression and benzodiazepine use.

Results

A total of 141 responses were received. Respondents exhibited high levels of exhaustion and cynicism. Older veterinarians exhibited lower cynicism, while those with 1‒10 years of experience reported higher exhaustion. Veterin

SUBMITTER: Hernandez-Esteve I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11869353 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature