Takefuji Yoshiyasu
Faculty of Data Science, Musashino University, 3-3-3 Ariake Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-8181, Japan.
Vet J. 2025 Apr;310:106299. doi: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2025.106299. Epub 2025 Jan 10.
The veterinary profession faces a critical challenge: burnout. Long hours, emotional strain, financial pressures, and difficult client interactions contribute to stress and drive veterinary professionals from the field. This harms not only their well-being but also patient care and workplace morale. Research highlights the concerning mental state of veterinarians, with studies finding high rates of burnout, compassion fatigue, and burden transfer (stress from client challenges). Early-career and female veterinarians are most vulnerable. Several studies explore interventions to improve veterinary well-being. Educational programs targeting communication and acceptance of difficult clients show promise in reducing stress and burnout. Additionally, a web-based acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) program demonstrates effectiveness in reducing occupational distress. It is crucial to address the veterinary burnout crisis. By creating supportive work environments, prioritizing mental health, and implementing interventions like ACT training, we can retain veterinary professionals and ensure a thriving profession that provides optimal care for animals and their caregivers.
职业倦怠。长时间工作、情感压力、经济压力以及与客户的艰难互动都会导致压力，并促使兽医专业人员离开这个领域。这不仅损害了他们的福祉，也影响了患者护理和工作场所的士气。研究凸显了兽医令人担忧的精神状态，研究发现职业倦怠、同情疲劳和负担转移（来自客户挑战的压力）的发生率很高。早期职业兽医和女性兽医最为脆弱。多项研究探索了改善兽医福祉的干预措施。针对与难缠客户沟通和接纳的教育项目在减轻压力和职业倦怠方面显示出前景。此外，一个基于网络的接纳与承诺疗法（ACT）项目在减轻职业困扰方面证明是有效的。解决兽医职业倦怠危机至关重要。通过营造支持性的工作环境、优先考虑心理健康以及实施ACT培训等干预措施，我们可以留住兽医专业人员，并确保这个行业蓬勃发展，为动物及其照顾者提供最佳护理。
