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Burnout in occupational therapists.

J C Rogers¹, S C Dodson

¹Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213.

The American Journal of Occupational Therapy : Official Publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association

|December 1, 1988

Summary

Occupational therapists experience burnout differently than other professions. Specific norms are needed for the Maslach Burnout Inventory to accurately measure job-related stress in this group.

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Area of Science:

Occupational Therapy
Psychology
Human Services

Background:

Burnout is a significant job-related condition characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced personal accomplishment.
The Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) is a widely used tool for assessing job-related stress, particularly in human service professions.
Occupational therapists, as human service professionals, may experience unique patterns of burnout.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the applicability of the Maslach Burnout Inventory for occupational therapists.
To determine if existing aggregate norms for the MBI are appropriate for occupational therapists.
To identify specific correlates of burnout within the occupational therapy profession.

Main Methods:

The study involved 99 registered occupational therapists in the southeastern United States.
The Maslach Burnout Inventory was administered to assess burnout levels.
Correlational analyses were performed to examine relationships between burnout dimensions and demographic/work-related variables.

Main Results:

Occupational therapists scored lower on Emotional Exhaustion and Depersonalization compared to aggregate norms.
Using general norms would underestimate burnout levels in occupational therapists.
Significant correlations were found between burnout dimensions and age, education, years of experience, current position tenure, and patient contact hours.

Conclusions:

The Maslach Burnout Inventory requires specific norms for occupational therapists due to distinct burnout patterns.
Understanding the correlates of burnout can inform strategies for managing work-related stress in this profession.
Further research is needed to establish precise occupational therapist norms for the MBI.

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