STRIVING TOWARDS RESILIENCE: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF PREDICTORS OF BURNOUT IN PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS

Abstract

This paper aims to explore the factors contributing to burnout in the context of professional drivers. A literature search on PubMed and Scopus identified 328 publications, of which 16 studies met the inclusion criteria. Data extraction included participant characteristics, burnout measurement methods, prevalence, and factors associated with burnout. The review covered 16 studies conducted in Spain, the Netherlands, and China, with a total of 19,646 participants holding various roles in the transportation industry. The Maslach Burnout Inventory was the most commonly used tool for assessing burnout. The prevalence of burnout in the samples was reported in three studies and ranged from 29.8% to 40.5%. Various factors were associated with burnout, including sleep quality, safety aspects, workplace violence, emotional exhaustion, and musculoskeletal disorders. The study emphasizes the importance of addressing burnout issues in this population and the need for targeted interventions to improve the well-being and safety of professional drivers.