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Burnout: psychobabble or valuable concept?

G A Roberts

    British Journal of Hospital Medicine
    |September 1, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Burnout, a syndrome of exhaustion and disillusionment, significantly impacts human services professionals. This condition, first described in 1974, is now a major focus in the helping professions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Occupational Health
    • Sociology

    Background:

    • The term "burnout" was coined in 1974 to describe a specific syndrome.
    • This syndrome initially focused on voluntary mental health workers.
    • Burnout has since gained significant attention across various helping professions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the growing interest and prevalence of burnout.
    • To underscore burnout as a significant issue in contemporary human services.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of publications on burnout.
    • Analysis of the volume of research (papers and books) in recent years.

    Main Results:

    • Over 300 papers and a dozen books on burnout published in the last 5 years.

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  • Indications of widespread concern and research activity.

    • Conclusions:

    • Burnout is a pervasive and critical problem in human services.
    • The extensive recent literature signifies the importance of addressing burnout.