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This review aims to explore the factors associated with burnout among medical students in Europe and propose strategies for intervention.

June 19, 2026Open Access

Burnout in European Medical Students: A Systematic Review of Quantitative Evidence

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Systematic review identifies key factors contributing to burnout in European medical students, suggesting interventions to improve wellbeing.

This review aims to explore the factors associated with burnout among medical students in Europe and propose strategies for intervention.
Systematic review conducted following PRISMA guidelines and using the Joanna Briggs Institute manual.
Studies published between 2018-2024 in CINAHL Ultimate, PubMed, and Scopus were examined, with 20 out of 615 articles meeting inclusion criteria.
The analysis involved quality appraisal using the JBI critical appraisal checklist for analytical cross-sectional studies.
Identified five key factors influencing burnout: gender, academic performance, learning environment, health, and support.
The review confirms findings from previous studies on medical student burnout.
Four interventions are proposed: eliminate sex-specific biases, improve self-efficacy, enhance extracurricular activities, and offer better wellbeing workshops.

Joyce et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Systematic review identifies key factors contributing to burnout in European medical students, suggesting interventions to improve wellbeing.