Futureproofing the healthcare workforce in Europe: understanding and addressing psychological distress and occupational outcomes.

ABSTRACT: Healthcare systems across Europe face a workforce crisis characterised by staff shortages, high turnover, and psychological distress among healthcare workers (HCWs). To understand the true scope and extent of psychological distress and occupational outcomes among HCWs and key areas to target for actionable solutions to this, a comprehensive overview of the evidence is needed. In this Series paper, we have synthesised findings from existing systematic reviews and meta-analyses to assess the prevalence of psychological distress among HCWs in Europe, examine associated risk and protective factors, and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions targeting these. The Series paper shows that HCWs experience high levels of work-related psychological distress, particularly burnout. Organisational

SUBMITTER: Almeida-Meza P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12541638 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature