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«Generation Z» in medicine: the problem of burnout in the early stages of professional activity
- Authors: Mingazova E.N.1,2,3, Sadykova R.N.4, Bezymyannyy A.S.5, Mingazov R.N.2,6
- Affiliations:
- N. A. Semashko National Research Institute of Public Health, 105064, Moscow, Russian Federation
- Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education, Moscow, Russian Federation
- Kazan State Medical University, Kazan, Russian Federation
- Kazan (Volga Region) Federal University, Kazan, Russian Federation
- Directorate for the coordination of the activities of medical organizations of the Moscow Department of Health, Moscow, Russian Federation
- Research Institute for Healthcare and Medical Management of Moscow Healthcare Department, Moscow, Russian Federation
- Issue: No 3 (2025)
- Pages: 5-11
- Section: Общественное здоровье и организация здравоохранения
- URL: https://bulleten-nriph.ru/journal/article/view/2970
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.69541/NRIPH.2025.03.001
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Abstract
Modern medicine is experiencing an influx of a younger generation, often referred to as “Generation Z” — people born between 1997 and 2010. This is the first generation to grow up in the era of the Internet, smartphones and mobile applications, which has shaped their unique perception of the world. Representatives of this generation are characterized by different views on privacy, trust and interaction in the digital space. They attach great importance to personal well-being, including financial stability, healthy eating, physical activity, quality sleep and stress management methods. Modern conditions of the healthcare system are associated with an increased risk of developing burnout syndrome among medical workers, including at the beginning of their professional activity, among residents of various specializations. It is estimated that up to 60% of residents face this condition, which causes justified concern about the well-being of young specialists and the stability of the healthcare system itself.
About the authors
Elmira Nurislamovna Mingazova
N. A. Semashko National Research Institute of Public Health, 105064, Moscow, Russian Federation; Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education, Moscow, Russian Federation; Kazan State Medical University, Kazan, Russian Federation
Email: elmira_mingazova@mail.ru
Romina Nailevna Sadykova
Kazan (Volga Region) Federal University, Kazan, Russian Federation
Email: sadykovaromina23@gmail.com
Alexey Sergeevich Bezymyannyy
Directorate for the coordination of the activities of medical organizations of the Moscow Department of Health, Moscow, Russian Federation
Email: dkd@zdrav.mos.ru
Rustem Nailevich Mingazov
Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education, Moscow, Russian Federation; Research Institute for Healthcare and Medical Management of Moscow Healthcare Department, Moscow, Russian Federation
Email: mrn85@mail.ru
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