Effect and causes of burnout on mental health among healthcare professionals

Burnout, which refers to workplace stress, poses a threat to the well-being of healthcare practitioners, affecting both their individual mental health and the overall functioning of the healthcare system. The demanding nature of the profession, cultural expectations, and organizational challenges all contribute significantly to the signs of burnout, such as exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced personal achievement. Research conducted in Saudi Arabia and GCC countries sheds light on the factors that contribute to burnout among healthcare professionals, emphasizing the need for a different approach to clinical management. The study explores the relationship between burnout and mental health, uncovering an interplay that undermines both individuals' well-being and patient care quality. It delves into how burnout extends beyond boundaries to impact lives and the broader healthcare system. The review highlights the importance of tailored interventions, stress management techniques, and organizational support in clinical management strategies that address the challenges faced by healthcare professionals in these regions. Furthermore, it emphasizes individualized support systems, team-based approaches to care provision, and policies promoting work-life balance as measures for mitigating burnout. To effectively address burnout, it is crucial to implement monitoring and evaluation systems while advocating for policy changes at both governmental levels. By taking an approach, we can ensure the prevention and management of burnout. As healthcare systems continue to evolve, prioritizing the well-being of healthcare professionals becomes increasingly important. This ensures healthcare delivery and maintains a high standard of quality care.

Impact of orthodontic treatment on speech and phonetics: a review

Orthodontic devices, including both fixed and removable devices, have the potential to impact dental anatomy, the space within the oral cavity, the displacement of the tongue, and the production of speech. The usage of fixed labial appliances may cause transient or persistent speech and phonetics changes, particularly affecting sibilant and stopped sounds. Lingual fixed appliances, while providing aesthetic advantages, can lead to difficulties in maintaining oral hygiene, pain in the tongue, and speech disturbances. Orthodontic retainers, used post-treatment, can also affect speech and phonetics by altering the oral cavity space and tongue position. Other appliances like removable appliances, palatal expanders, and prosthetic dental appliances may also disrupt speech production. Objective, semi-objective, and subjective assessments are utilized to evaluate speech disruptions induced by orthodontic devices. Patients considering orthodontic aligners should be informed about potential temporary limitations in speech production, which can be managed by removing the device when necessary. The adaptation to orthodontic treatment may vary based on individual characteristics. Orthodontists should consider these effects and communicate them to patients. This review article explores the effect of orthodontic treatment on speech and phonetics.