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Burnout and Stress in Forensic Science Jobs: A Systematic Review
Claudia Lombardo1, Emanuele Capasso2, Giuseppe Li Rosi3
1Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Catania, 95121 Catania, Italy.
Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)
|October 25, 2024
Summary
Forensic professionals experience high occupational stress and burnout, impacting their well-being. Addressing this requires comprehensive stress management, tailored mental health resources, and organizational support to improve resilience and job satisfaction.
Area of Science:
- Forensic Science
- Occupational Health
- Psychology
Background:
- Burnout and occupational stress are prevalent issues affecting forensic professionals.
- These challenges significantly impact the physical, mental, professional, and interpersonal well-being of forensic personnel.
- Understanding these impacts is crucial for developing targeted support systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and synthesize current research on occupational stress and burnout in forensic professionals.
- To explore the multifaceted effects of these issues on the well-being of individuals in forensic roles.
- To identify key findings and inform the development of effective interventions.
Main Methods:
- A systematic literature review adhering to PRISMA guidelines.
- Searches conducted on Scopus and WOS databases for articles published between January 2000 and August 2024.
- Inclusion of original English and French articles, excluding reviews, book chapters, and other non-original research.
Main Results:
- High occupational stress and burnout necessitate effective stress management and resilience training.
- Specific findings include burnout in autopsy technicians linked to traumatic events and disparities in burnout/PTSD symptoms among different forensic roles.
- Organizational factors, personality traits, job satisfaction, and socio-demographic factors influence burnout; a lack of wellness resources is noted.
Conclusions:
- Burnout and stress are pervasive among global forensic professionals.
- Comprehensive stress management, tailored mental health resources, and organizational support are essential.
- Future research should focus on developing and implementing interventions to enhance resilience and job satisfaction in this field.
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