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  • Psychology
  • Occupational Health
  • Clinical Medicine

Background:

  • Burnout syndrome is primarily defined by psychological symptoms.
  • However, physical symptoms are frequently reported by individuals experiencing burnout.
  • The relationship between burnout and physical health requires further quantification.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantify the prevalence of specific physical symptoms in individuals diagnosed with burnout syndrome.
  • To investigate the association between burnout stages and physical symptom manifestation.
  • To assess the impact of burnout on overall health and hospitalization rates.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was administered to self-diagnosed individuals experiencing burnout.
  • Participants reported on physical symptoms (headaches, cardiovascular issues, falls), illness course variables (infection rates, recovery time), and hospitalization.
  • Data were analyzed for respondents in 'burning out' and 'burnt out' phases.

Main Results:

  • A total of 826 individuals were analyzed (317 'burning out', 509 'burnt out').
  • Headaches were more prevalent in the 'burning out' group.
  • High prevalence rates of various physical symptoms and compromised health were observed, with 10% reporting hospitalization due to burnout.

Conclusions:

  • Compromised physical functioning is a common characteristic of burnout syndrome.
  • Awareness of these physical manifestations can support clinical diagnosis.
  • Physical symptoms may warrant consideration as secondary features in diagnostic criteria for burnout.