Effort-Reward Imbalance, related risk factors and the association with depression and suicidal ideation in German dentists- BMC Psychology
Tuesday, September 01, 2026 09:49 AM
Dentistry involves substantial physical, psychological, and organizational demands. Increasing administrative tasks and structural changes in dental health care may exacerbate imbalances between professional effort and rewards. According to the Effort-Reward Imbalance (ERI) model, such imbalances are linked to adverse mental health outcomes. This study investigates determinants of ERI among German dentists and its association with current depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation. Read more.