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The job related burnout questionnaire. A multinational pilot study
1Department Sports Medicine, Suleyman Demirel University Medical School, Isparta, Turkey. hyaman@sdu.edu.tr
Australian Family Physician
|December 11, 2002
Summary
This study found the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) to be a reliable and valid tool for identifying general practitioners (GPs) experiencing burnout internationally.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Psychometrics
- General Practice Research
Background:
- Burnout is a significant concern among healthcare professionals globally.
- The Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) is a widely used instrument for assessing burnout.
- International research requires validated instruments for cross-cultural comparisons.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the validity and reliability of the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI).
- To prepare for international investigations into burnout among general practitioners (GPs).
Main Methods:
- A draft version of the MBI was mailed to 24 participants from 16 European countries.
- Participants attended the European General Practice Workshop in Gdansk, Poland (Autumn 2001).
- Respondents were asked to administer the MBI to a small group of family physicians.
Main Results:
- The pilot study indicated that the MBI scale demonstrates reliability.
- The MBI scale was found to be valid in this context.
- Preliminary findings support the MBI's utility in burnout assessment.
Conclusions:
- The Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) is a reliable and valid instrument for assessing burnout in general practitioners.
- The MBI can be effectively used to identify GPs at risk of or experiencing burnout.
- This validated instrument is suitable for future international research on GP burnout.