AUTHOR=Trulik Kelsey G. , Kumar Vijaya A. , Wu Wendy , Varma Muralidhar , Patel Mauli M. , Manglani Kajol , Mathew Trini A. 

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

JOURNAL=Public Health Reviews

VOLUME=Volume 46 - 2025

YEAR=2025

URL=https://www.ssph-journal.org/journals/public-health-reviews/articles/10.3389/phrs.2025.1608603

DOI=10.3389/phrs.2025.1608603

ISSN=2107-6952

ABSTRACT=ObjectivesThis 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.MethodsStudies published from January 2016 to December 2021 focusing on burnout, stress, fatigue, and resilience were included. COVIDENCE software was used for screening.ResultsA 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.ConclusionThere 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.