Prevalence of Professional Burnout Among Military Mental Health Service Providers

Autor: Sasha H. Grossman, Brian C. Kok, Richard K. Herrell, Joyce C. West, Joshua E. Wilk
Rok vydání: 2016
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Zdroj: Psychiatric Services. 67:137-140
ISSN: 1557-9700
1075-2730
DOI: 10.1176/appi.ps.201400430
Popis: Objective:Professional burnout is a well-documented occupational phenomenon, characterized by the gradual “wearing away” of an individual’s physical and mental well-being, resulting in a variety of adverse job-related outcomes. It has been suggested that burnout is more common in occupations that require close interpersonal relationships, such as mental health services.Methods:This study surveyed 488 mental health clinicians working with military populations about work-related outcomes, including level of professional burnout, job satisfaction, and other work-related domains.Results:Approximately 21% (weighted) of the sample reported elevated levels of burnout; several domains were found to be significantly associated with burnout.Conclusions:Education about professional burnout symptoms and early intervention are essential to ensure that providers continue to provide optimal care for service members and veterans.
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