Burnout Syndrome in Occupational Contexts: A Multidimensional and Bibliometric Analysis.

Abstract

Burnout syndrome has become one of the main occupational health challenges in contemporary labor contexts, particularly in sectors characterized by high emotional demands, organizational pressure, and structural constraints. Despite the growing scientific interest in this phenomenon, fragmented evidence limits the comprehensive understanding of its multidimensional nature.

Objective::To analyze the evolution, risk factors, manifestations, and organizational consequences of burnout syndrome in occupational contexts through a multidimensional, systematic, and bibliometric approach.

Methods::A qualitative, descriptive, and analytical study was conducted based on a systematic review and bibliometric analysis of 218 scientific documents published between 2015 and 2025. Data were retrieved from Scopus, PubMed, SciELO, Redalyc, and Google Scholar, following PRISMA guidelines. Content analysis and scientometric techniques were applied to identify thematic patterns, collaboration networks, and conceptual trends.

Results::The findings reveal a sustained increase in scientific production on burnout, especially after 2020. Burnout is strongly associated with organizational factors such as workload overload, limited autonomy, and insufficient institutional support. The healthcare and educational sectors show the highest prevalence. Gender disparities and the vulnerability of precarized workers were also identified. Keyword networks confirm the consolidation of an interdisciplinary and integrative research approach.

Conclusions::This study contributes to occupational health and organizational research by framing burnout as a structural, systemic, and multidimensional phenomenon. The results highlight the need for comprehensive institutional interventions aimed at improving working conditions, strengthening organizational support, and promoting sustainable well-being in diverse labor contexts..