Systematic review of the impact of problem-based learning on burnout syndrome in medical students

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dc.contributor.authorChávez Toro, Enderson Jose
dc.contributor.authorArruti, Arantza
dc.contributor.authorRomero Yesa, Susana
dc.date.accessioned2026-10-08T15:40:12Z
dc.date.available2026-10-08T15:40:12Z
dc.date.issued2026-12-01
dc.date.updated2026-10-08T15:40:12Z
dc.description.abstractMedical education increasingly adopts problem-based learning (PBL) to foster clinical reasoning; however, its impact on student mental health remains unclear. A significant knowledge gap persists regarding whether PBL acts as a protective factor or a risk intensifier for burnout, as current evidence is fragmented and heterogeneous. This systematic review synthesizes empirical evidence to inform curricular decisions following PRISMA guidelines. Eight studies (n = 1,203) were analyzed, with quality assessed via JBI and CASPe tools. Findings reveal a weighted mean burnout prevalence of 31.8%, primarily linked to systemic stressors such as sleep deprivation rather than the curricular model itself. While most studies found no global difference in burnout prevalence between PBL and traditional models, high-rigor research associates PBL with lower emotional exhaustion and higher professional efficacy. PBL is not a universal protective factor against burnout, as the syndrome is driven by the inherent rigors of medical training regardless of methodology. Its success depends on implementation that balances student autonomy with robust faculty support. Institutions must integrate self-care strategies into the PBL framework to mitigate systemic stress.en
dc.identifier.citationChávez Toro, E. J., Arruti, A., & Romero Yesa, S. (2026). Systematic review of the impact of problem-based learning on burnout syndrome in medical students. Discover Education, 5(1). Discover. https://doi.org/10.1007/S44217-026-01820-3
dc.identifier.doi10.1007/S44217-026-01820-3
dc.identifier.eissn2731-5525
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14454/6770
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisherDiscover
dc.rights© The Author(s) 2026
dc.subject.otherBurnout
dc.subject.otherMedical students
dc.subject.otherPBL
dc.subject.otherProblem-based learning
dc.titleSystematic review of the impact of problem-based learning on burnout syndrome in medical studentsen
dc.typereview article
dcterms.accessRightsopen access
oaire.citation.issue1
oaire.citation.titleDiscover Education
oaire.citation.volume5
oaire.licenseConditionhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
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