Analyzing Global Research Trends on Medical Resident Burnout and Physical Activity: A Bibliometric Analysis (2005-2025)

Henchiri H., Chaabeni A., Dergaa I., CEYLAN H. İ., Stefanica V., Dhahbi W., ...Daha Fazla

HEALTHCARE, cilt.13, sa.19, 2025 (SCI-Expanded, SSCI, Scopus)

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Derleme
  • Cilt numarası: 13 Sayı: 19
  • Basım Tarihi: 2025
  • Doi Numarası: 10.3390/healthcare13192535
  • Dergi Adı: HEALTHCARE
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, CINAHL, Directory of Open Access Journals
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: bibliometric analysis, burnout syndrome, exercise interventions, healthcare workforce, medical education, occupational stress, physical activity, resident physicians, wellness programs, workforce sustainability
  • Atatürk Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Background: Medical resident burnout is a critical threat to healthcare workforce sustainability, with physical activity (PA) posited as a protective factor. This bibliometric analysis maps the global research landscape on this topic from 2005 to 2025. Methods: Systematic search of the Web of Science Core Collection identified 110 relevant English-language articles. Performance analysis and scientific mapping were conducted using R and VOSviewer. Results: The field saw an annual growth rate of 3.35%, with a peak of 16 publications in 2019. The United States was the dominant contributor, accounting for 68% of the total output. Analysis identified several major thematic areas, including stress and behavioral factors, occupational mental health, and institutional support mechanisms. The findings reveal a rapidly growing but geographically concentrated body of research, underscoring a significant gap in globally representative evidence. Conclusions: This analysis provides a foundational map for future research, underscoring the need for institutional wellness programs incorporating PA, international collaborative studies, and policy-level interventions. We conclude that integrating physical activity is not a luxury but a critical strategy for healthcare system sustainability.