Brian C Kok1, Richard K Herrell1, Sasha H Grossman1, Joyce C West1, Joshua E Wilk1. 1. Mr. Kok, Dr. Herrell, Ms. Grossman, and Dr. Wilk are with the Department of Military Psychiatry, Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, Silver Spring, Maryland (e-mail: bkok@paloaltou.edu ). Dr. West is with the Psychiatric Research Network, American Psychiatric Institute for Research and Education, Arlington, Virginia.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Professional burnout is a well-documented occupational phenomenon, characterized by the gradual "wearing away" of an individual's physical and mental well-being, resulting in a variety of adverse job-related outcomes. It has been suggested that burnout is more common in occupations that require close interpersonal relationships, such as mental health services. METHODS: This study surveyed 488 mental health clinicians working with military populations about work-related outcomes, including level of professional burnout, job satisfaction, and other work-related domains. RESULTS: Approximately 21% (weighted) of the sample reported elevated levels of burnout; several domains were found to be significantly associated with burnout. CONCLUSIONS: Education about professional burnout symptoms and early intervention are essential to ensure that providers continue to provide optimal care for service members and veterans.
OBJECTIVE: Professional burnout is a well-documented occupational phenomenon, characterized by the gradual "wearing away" of an individual's physical and mental well-being, resulting in a variety of adverse job-related outcomes. It has been suggested that burnout is more common in occupations that require close interpersonal relationships, such as mental health services. METHODS: This study surveyed 488 mental health clinicians working with military populations about work-related outcomes, including level of professional burnout, job satisfaction, and other work-related domains. RESULTS: Approximately 21% (weighted) of the sample reported elevated levels of burnout; several domains were found to be significantly associated with burnout. CONCLUSIONS: Education about professional burnout symptoms and early intervention are essential to ensure that providers continue to provide optimal care for service members and veterans.
Authors: Kristina Clarke-Walper; Elizabeth A Penix; Felicia Trachtenberg; Erica Simon; Julia Coleman; Ashley Magnavita; Kile Ortigo; Samantha Regala; Lisa Marceau; Josef I Ruzek; Raymond C Rosen; Joshua E Wilk Journal: Psychiatr Res Clin Pract Date: 2020-09-09