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Open research questions in Occupational Health and Burnout

66 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 711 Occupational Health and Burnout papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

What the literature leaves open

  • The study highlights the challenges for nursing, including the need for prevention strategies and health education. The environment of online platforms can potentiate risks associated with gaming. Healthcare professionals may be more vulnerable to problematic gaming behaviors due to work conditions.

    A INFLUÊNCIA DOS JOGOS DE AZAR ONLINE NA SAÚDE MENTAL DOS PROFISSIONAIS DE SAÚDE · 2026 · DOI

  • The double burden of work and family responsibilities is a challenge for women in the workforce. The lack of institutional strategies for prevention and promotion of mental health is a challenge. The need for further research on the topic is a challenge.

    A SÍNDROME DE BURNOUT E SEUS IMPACTOS NA SAÚDE DAS MULHERES NO MERCADO DE TRABALHO · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of adequate tools and resources. The pressure for immediate results in student alphabetization and external evaluations. The lack of pedagogical support and resources.

    OS DESAFIOS DAS CONDIÇÕES DE TRABALHO NA SAÚDE EMOCIONAL DOS PROFESSORES DO 2° ANO DO ENSINO FUNDAMENTAL ANOS INICIAIS · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies the challenge of workload overload and poor working conditions. The research highlights the challenge of lack of institutional support. The study implies the challenge of promoting mental health in CAPS.

    FATORES DE RISCO E ENFRENTAMENTO DO SOFRIMENTO PSÍQUICO NA ENFERMAGEM DOS CENTROS DE ATENÇÃO PSICOSSOCIAL · 2026 · DOI

  • The study highlights the challenges of addressing occupational stress in oncology nursing, including the need to consider labor, emotional, and organizational factors. The high emotional and psychological requirements of oncology nursing pose a challenge to nursing professionals.

    Estresse ocupacional em profissionais de enfermagem que atuam na oncologia · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of regulation of non-medical professions is a challenge. The tension between technical autonomy and corporatist regulation is a challenge. The study highlights the need for continuous research and vigilance to ensure the effectiveness of the right to health.

    A análise da decisão proferida pelo Supremo Tribunal Federal na ADPF nº 131 e a sua contribuição para a efetividade do direito à saúde por meio da atuação de profissionais não médicos · 2026 · DOI

  • High workload and emotionally difficult situations affect the mental health of nursing staff. Lack of resources and support for nursing staff can exacerbate the negative effects of workload.

    Efectos de la carga de trabajo y la salud mental en Enfermería: análisis de un caso en el primer nivel de atención · 2026 · DOI

  • The precarization of nursing work is a critical challenge facing the healthcare sector. The study highlights the need for policies that address precarization and ensure stable employment, adequate staffing levels, and professional recognition.

    PRECARIZAÇÃO DO TRABALHO EM ENFERMAGEM EM HOSPITAIS PÚBLICOS: IMPLICAÇÕES PARA A RETENÇÃO PROFISSIONAL, A SEGURANÇA DO PACIENTE E O ADOECIMENTO DOS TRABALHADORES · 2026 · DOI

  • The teaching profession is highly demanding in terms of psychological well-being. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the stress and burnout experienced by teachers. There is a need to understand the factors that protect teachers' well-being and promote their resilience.

    Relación entre esperanza y felicidad en docentes peruanos de educación básica · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of studies on the joint relationship between hope and happiness in educational settings. Prior research has focused on clinical or religious contexts, rather than educational settings.

    Relación entre esperanza y felicidad en docentes peruanos de educación básica · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the understanding of the relationship between work organization and mental health. The research highlights the need to consider the dignity of the human person and the social value of work in the organization of work.

    A SÍNDROME DE BURNOUT COMO OBSTÁCULO À CIDADANIA PLENA: UM ESTUDO BIBLIOGRÁFICO SOBRE A QUALIDADE DE VIDA DO TRABALHADOR NO BRASIL · 2026 · DOI

  • Managing the double and triple work shift, lack of self-care and leisure activities, accumulation of tasks.

    O IMPACTO PSICOLÓGICO DA DUPLA E TRIPLA JORNADA DE TRABALHO NA SAÚDE MENTAL DE MULHERES UNIVERSITÁRIAS · 2026 · DOI

  • Long working hours and workload. Lack of institutional support. Exposure to patient suffering and death.

    IMPACTO DA ROTINA DE TRABALHO EM UNIDADE DE TERAPIA INTENSIVA NA SAÚDE MENTAL DOS PROFISSIONAIS DE ENFERMAGEM: UMA REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA DA LITERATURA · 2026 · DOI

  • A necessidade de mudar a cultura do heroísmo para políticas de resiliência organizacional. A falta de políticas de proteção ao trabalhador fundamentadas na resiliência organizacional.

    FATORES ASSOCIADOS À DEPRESSÃO E À SÍNDROME DE BURNOUT EM PROFISSIONAIS DE SAÚDE DE UNIDADES DE PRONTO ATENDIMENTO · 2026 · DOI

  • The syndrome is caused by chronic stress, lack of support, and poor work environment. The diagnosis is based on clinical evaluation and medical history, which can be challenging. Organizations face challenges in creating a culture of respect and dignity and prioritizing workers' well-being.

    SÍNDROME DE BURNOUT E SEUS REFLEXOS NO DIREITO DO TRABALHO · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should focus on developing effective treatments and prevention strategies for the Burnout Syndrome. Research should also explore the syndrome's effects on different professions and industries.

    SÍNDROME DE BURNOUT E SEUS REFLEXOS NO DIREITO DO TRABALHO · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research can focus on the development of policies and legislative initiatives aimed at protecting workers' rights in the digital era. Further studies can explore the impact of the right to disconnection on labor relations and workers' health.

    O DIREITO À DESCONEXÃO COMO DIREITO FUNDAMENTAL DO TRABALHADOR · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a normative gap in the Brazilian legal system regarding the regulation of the right to disconnection. The research gap is related to the lack of regulation and protection of workers' fundamental rights in the context of digital technologies.

    O DIREITO À DESCONEXÃO COMO DIREITO FUNDAMENTAL DO TRABALHADOR · 2026 · DOI

  • The study does not provide a comprehensive evaluation of the effectiveness of low-cost psychopedagogical protocols. The research is limited to an integrative literature review and does not include primary data collection. The study's findings may be influenced by the quality and availability of existing research on the topic.

    ACESSIBILIDADE E VALIDADE ECOLÓGICA NA AVALIAÇÃO PSICOPEDAGÓGICA: PROTOCOLOS DE BAIXO CUSTO EM CONTEXTOS CLÍNICOS E ESCOLARES · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in existing research on the lack of systematic criteria for interpreting alternative protocols. The research highlights the need for more accessible and democratic diagnostic tools. The study's findings suggest that existing evaluation models may be limited in their ability to promote educational inclusion.

    ACESSIBILIDADE E VALIDADE ECOLÓGICA NA AVALIAÇÃO PSICOPEDAGÓGICA: PROTOCOLOS DE BAIXO CUSTO EM CONTEXTOS CLÍNICOS E ESCOLARES · 2026 · DOI

  • The study is limited to a literature review and does not include original data. The study may be limited by the quality and availability of the included studies.

    A INFLUÊNCIA DOS JOGOS DE AZAR ONLINE NA SAÚDE MENTAL DOS PROFISSIONAIS DE SAÚDE · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a gap in the current knowledge on the Burnout Syndrome in women in the workforce. The study aims to fill this gap by analyzing the existing research.

    A SÍNDROME DE BURNOUT E SEUS IMPACTOS NA SAÚDE DAS MULHERES NO MERCADO DE TRABALHO · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the understanding of the mental health of nursing professionals in emergency care units. The study highlights the need for research on the organizational conditions and work environment in the experience of nursing professionals.

    Saúde mental e desafios de profissionais de enfermagem no pronto atendimento · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the literature on the impact of the 6x1 work schedule on workers' well-being. The study highlights the need for further research on the social and human dimensions of work schedules.

    A EFETIVIDADE DO DIREITO AO LAZER E AO CONVÍVIO FAMILIAR NA JORNADA DE TRABALHO 6X1 · 2026 · DOI

  • The study has a small sample size, with only two teachers interviewed. The study is limited to the experiences of 2nd-year elementary school teachers in one municipal school.

    OS DESAFIOS DAS CONDIÇÕES DE TRABALHO NA SAÚDE EMOCIONAL DOS PROFESSORES DO 2° ANO DO ENSINO FUNDAMENTAL ANOS INICIAIS · 2026 · DOI

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