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Development and validation of self-report burnout inventory for doctors (SR-BOID)
1Clinical Psychology Unit, Government College University, Lahore.
JPMA. the Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
|June 25, 2016
Summary
This study developed a Self-Report Burnout Inventory for Doctors (SRBI-D) to measure physician burnout. The SRBI-D proved to be a reliable and valid tool for assessing burnout levels in doctors.
Area of Science:
- Medical Research
- Psychometrics
- Occupational Health
Background:
- Physician burnout is a significant concern in healthcare.
- Accurate assessment tools are crucial for understanding and addressing burnout.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate a Self-Report Burnout Inventory for Doctors (SRBI-D).
- To establish the psychometric properties of the SRBI-D for use in clinical and research settings.
Main Methods:
- The study involved doctors from public-sector hospitals in Pakistan (August 2013-December 2014).
- Indicators were generated from an initial sample (n=40), with construct validity assessed on a larger sample (n=500).
- Exploratory factor analysis identified six factors, retaining 50 items.
Main Results:
- The inventory demonstrated good reliability, with Cronbach's alpha values ranging from 0.70 to 0.90.
- Discriminant validity was established (n=200), showing significant differentiation between burnout levels (p<0.01).
Conclusions:
- The Self-Report Burnout Inventory for Doctors is a reliable and valid instrument.
- The SRBI-D can be effectively utilized to assess burnout levels among physicians.
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