Web-based tools and mobile applications to mitigate burnout depression and suicidality among healthcare students and professionals: a systematic review

摘要

ObjectiveBeing a healthcare professional can be a uniquely rewarding calling. However, the demands of training and practice can lead to chronic distress and serious psychological, interpersonal and personal-health burdens. Although higher burnout, depression and suicide rates have been reported in healthcare professionals, only a minority receives treatment. Concerns regarding confidentiality, stigma, potential career implications, and cost and time constraints are cited as key barriers. Web-based and mobile applications have been shown to mitigate stress, burnout, depression, and suicidal ideation among several populations and may circumvent these barriers. Here, we reviewed published data on such resources and selected a small sample that readily can be used by healthcare providers.