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Burnout: current knowledge and relevance to old age psychiatry
1Carisbrooke Resource Centre, Gorton, Manchester, UK. susan@psy.cmht.nwest.nhs.uk
International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry
|September 11, 1998
Summary
Burnout, a syndrome affecting human service professionals, impacts the workforce. Workplace interventions can mitigate burnout in old age psychiatry, necessitating a review of consultant support and development.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Psychiatry
- Occupational Health Psychology
Background:
- Burnout is a recognized syndrome in human service professions.
- It involves emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced personal accomplishment.
- Burnout can negatively affect the workforce.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the literature on burnout.
- To examine its relevance to old age psychiatry.
- To consider the role of consultants in managing burnout.
Main Methods:
- Literature review using Medline and PsychLit databases.
Main Results:
- Limited evidence suggests unique stressors in caring for the elderly mentally ill.
- Burnout is amenable to workplace interventions.
- Interventions should target political, social, organizational, training, and personal factors.
Conclusions:
- Support and continuing professional development for consultants require significant review.
- Addressing burnout is crucial for the well-being of old age psychiatrists.