scholarly journals Returning to work after suffering from burnout syndrome: Perceived changes in personality, views, values, and behaviors connected with work

Psihologija ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
pp. 131-147 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eva Bostjancic ◽  
Nika Koracin
Keyword(s):  
Return To Work ◽  
Personal Values ◽  
Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Burnout Syndrome ◽  
Work Effectiveness ◽  
Rehabilitation Programs ◽  
Number Of Factors ◽  
Returning To Work

To date only a few studies have focused on returning to work after suffering from burnout syndrome. Participants were asked about their perceived work effectiveness, changes in their personal values, and obstacles and support factors that they encountered when they returned to work. Among the 27 individuals of various professions included in the study, 18 achieved an average or a high score on the Maslach Burnout Inventory, which was used to conduct a semi-structured interview. The answers were later processed by analyzing the content. The results showed that burned-out individuals only slowly return to work after recovery. When they return to work, they encounter changes in personality, personal values, and work effectiveness, and they only receive partial support from the environment. The results draw attention to insufficient detection of the disease by medical staff and employers in Slovenia. Recovering from burnout is a long-term process, which depends most on individuals themselves. At the same time, they can receive the necessary support from their family and coworkers, especially in terms of understanding them and partially adapting their responsibilities at work when they return. This study draws attention to a number of factors that can influence an individual?s process of returning to work and can be used as a basis for developing systematic rehabilitation programs.

scholarly journals Theoretical perspectives upon the return to work of cancer patients: The difficult path of integration in the organization

2015 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 113-135 ◽  
Author(s):  
Radu-Ioan Popa
Keyword(s):  
Return To Work ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
General Framework ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Organizational Life ◽  
Theoretical Perspectives ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Returning To Work

Abstract The present article follows an in-depth analysis of several relevant articles and major findings concerning the return to work of cancer patients, in various situations, from a manager and patient point of view, putting into discussion the effects and consequences of different factors that may influence the well-being of the patient at work and impact the organizational life. The concepts of returning to work and integration are scarcely analysed throughout the scholarly literature in the case of employees diagnosed with cancer, due to several reasons presented in the paper: from the complex topic of investigation that many studies fail to approach in terms of confidentiality, technical, ethical and moral grounds to the specific and difficult apparatus for research in the case of an even more complex, multiple instances and personalized manifestation long-term illness. In conclusion, the general framework solicits for a more integrated model of research and future multi-facet schemes for interventions, considering that there is a general consensus focusing on the need for connecting the health services with the employee and employer level, alongside stakeholders’ active participation.

The sense of occupational burnout and the styles of coping with stress among workers in the helping professions

2021 ◽  
Vol 597 (2) ◽  
pp. 43-54
Author(s):  
Anna Kanios
Keyword(s):  
Coping Styles ◽  
Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽  
Burnout Syndrome ◽  
Stress Coping ◽  
Helping Professions ◽  
Coping With Stress ◽  
Occupational Burnout ◽  
Study Objective ◽  
And Coping

Workers of the helping professions are particularly susceptible to the occupational burnout syndrome. This stems from the very nature of helping other people who experience several social problems in their everyday life. Working in the helping and caregiving professions relies on direct contact with another human being and involves intensive stress. The burnout syndrome is a consequence of functioning under long-term stress resulting, for example, from overwork. The study objective was to diagnose the occupational burnout among workers in the helping professions and to determine the correlation between burnout and stress-coping styles. In the study, we used Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) by C. Maslach (to assess an individual’s experience of burnout) and Coping Inventory for Stressful Situations (CISS) by S. Norman, S. Endler, J.D.A. Parker (adapted by P. Szczepaniak, J. Strelau, K. Wrześniewski) (to assess styles of coping with stress). The empirical analyses indicated the existence of a correlation between the sense of occupational burnout among the workers studied and their styles of coping with stress.

Abstract TP148: Characteristics and Estimated Rehabilitation Costs for Stroke Survivors Treated in a Community-Based Interdisciplinary Outpatient Rehabilitation Program Who Return to Work

Stroke ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 48 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Joan Breen ◽  
Jeanne Andrusin ◽  
Tom Ferlito ◽  
Samantha Hobbs
Keyword(s):  
Return To Work ◽  
Treatment Cost ◽  
Rehabilitation Program ◽  
Outpatient Rehabilitation ◽  
Stroke Survivors ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Patient Centered ◽  
Rehabilitation Programs ◽  
Length Of Treatment ◽  
Returning To Work

Background: Return to work is a motivating goal for many stroke survivors. Little is known about the cost, length of treatment, and characteristics of patients returning to work. Methods: Prospective observational study of stroke patients treated between 12/2014-6/2016 in an interdisciplinary outpatient rehabilitation program addressing physical, psychosocial, cognitive, communicative, driving, and vocational issues. The estimated average cost of treatment was calculated from reimbursement amounts received for skilled PT, OT, ST, and Nurse Practitioner services, including services received after patients returned to work. Results: Of 96 consecutive patients, 48% were working prior to their stroke. Of these, 9% of patients were work capable and 44% returned to work (n=20) by rehabilitation discharge (mean program length was 8 months, maximum of 34 months). Returning workers were 70% men, mean age of 56 years, 75% ischemic strokes (4 Left, 4 Right, 3 Bi-lateral hemisphere, 4 posterior circulation), and on program admit had an average NIHSS score of 3.4 (range 0-9), 40% were aphasic, 65% needed ADL assistance (55% mRS=3, 10% mRS=4). All patients working prior to their stroke were also driving and 90% of those who returned to work also returned to driving. All patients demonstrated improvements in multiple standardized rehab outcome measures. Mean treatment cost for patients who returned to work was $17,730 (60% had costs less than $7,500; 25% had costs from $7,501-$21,000; 15% had costs from $50,000-$92,000). Services continued for 75% of patients after returning to work for an average of 3.7 months(included in mean program length of 8 months). Almost half of these patients (47%) were aphasic. Mean treatment cost for patients not returning to work was $22,561, with mean program length of 6.5 months. Conclusions: These findings demonstrate that interdisciplinary, outpatient rehabilitation programs can promote successful return to work at a reasonable cost, with 60% of patients who returned to work costing less than $7500. Aphasic patients needed longer treatment, but were able to successfully return to work. Additional outcomes research is needed to understand mechanisms supporting stroke patients’ return to work and other patient-centered goals.

scholarly journals Factors, trends, and long-term outcomes for stroke patients returning to work: The South London Stroke Register

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (7) ◽  
pp. 696-705 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arup Sen ◽  
Alessandra Bisquera ◽  
Yanzhong Wang ◽  
Christopher J McKevitt ◽  
Anthony G Rudd ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Return To Work ◽  
Patient Characteristics ◽  
Functional Independence ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Limited Information ◽  
Post Stroke ◽  
Returning To Work ◽  
Stroke Register

Background and purpose There is limited information on factors, trends, and outcomes in return to work at different time-points post-stroke; this study aims to identify these in a multi-ethnic urban population. Methods Patterns of return to work were identified in individuals in paid work prior to first-ever stroke in the population-based South London Stroke Register (SLSR) between 1995 and 2014. Multivariable logistic regression examined associations between patient characteristics and return to work at 1 year (1 y), 5 years (5 y) and 10 years (10 y) post-stroke. Results Among 5609 patients, 940 (17%) were working prior to their stroke, of whom 177 (19%) were working 3 months post-stroke, declining to 172 (18%) at 1 y, 113 (12%) at 5 y, and 27 (3%) at 10 y. Factors associated with return to work within 1 y, after logistic regression, included functional independence (BI ≥ 19; p < 0.01) and shorter length of stay ( p < 0.05). Younger age ( p < 0.01) was associated with return to work at 5 y and 10 y post-stroke. Non-manual occupation ( p < 0.05) was associated with return to work at 10 y post-stroke. Return to work within 1 y increased the likelihood of working at 5 y (OR: 13.68; 95% CI 5.03–37.24) and 10 y (9.07; 2.07–39.8). Of those who were independent at follow-up (BI ≥ 19), 48% were working at 1 y, 42% at 5 y, and 28% at 10 y. Lower rates of anxiety and depression and higher self-rated health were associated with return to work at 1 y ( p < 0.01). Conclusion Although functionally independent stroke survivors are more likely to return to work long-term, a large proportion do not return to work despite functional independence. Return to work post-stroke is associated with improved long-term psychological outcomes and quality of life.

scholarly journals Burnout syndrome among nurses of hospitals in Wrocław, including seniority assessed with Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) and Work Satisfaction Scale (WSS)

2021 ◽  
Vol 130 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-25
Author(s):  
Agata Stefańska ◽  
Stanisław Manulik ◽  
Krzysztof Chmielowiec ◽  
Jolanta Chmielowiec ◽  
Agnieszka Boroń
Keyword(s):  
Old Age ◽  
Negative Correlation ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Work Satisfaction ◽  
Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽  
Professional Group ◽  
Burnout Syndrome ◽  
Occupational Burnout ◽  
Satisfaction Scale

AbstractIntroduction. Burnout syndrome among nurses is very common. It develops very dynamically, it is mainly related to the reaction to long-term emotional stress, as well as to the professional work they perform.Aim. The aim of the study is to assess the degree of occupational burnout in the professional group of nurses.Material and methods. The research was conducted among 123 professionally active nurses employed in an outpatient clinic and a hospital in Wrocław. The work uses standardized research tools: Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) and Work Satisfaction Scale (WSS).Results. Nurses in old age, with longer work experience, are at a higher risk of burnout.Conclusion. Burnout as measured by the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) and Work Satisfaction Scale (WSS) in nurses is associated with higher age and seniority. In addition, a negative correlation was noted between Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) and Work Satisfaction Scale (WSS).

An investigation into effective string teaching in a variety of learning contexts: a single case study

2007 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 191-205 ◽  
Author(s):  
Evangeline Kai-Wen Cheng ◽  
Colin Durrant
Keyword(s):  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Teaching Style ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Creative Teaching ◽  
Number Of Factors ◽  
The Subject

This study aims to explore and investigate the factors that contribute to effective instrumental teaching and to understand the interdependence and interactions between these factors. The study obtained data using qualitative research tools from a series of individual and group instrumental teaching observations and a semi-structured interview with an instrumental teacher operating in a variety of teaching contexts. Findings from the study suggest that a great number of factors are required for instrumental teaching and learning to be effective. These factors interweave with each other and form a creative teaching style for the subject. The research indicated that it is helpful for the teachers to focus on pupils' learning processes rather than only on their learning outcomes. When real learning occurs, it is a positive experience for both teachers and pupils with long-term benefits in other areas of learning.

scholarly journals Work Ability Impairment and Facets of Workplace Perception Are Predictive of Sick Leave Duration in Persons With Work Anxiety

2018 ◽  
Vol 62 (2) ◽  
pp. 82-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beate Muschalla
Keyword(s):  
Sick Leave ◽  
Return To Work ◽  
Work Ability ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Work Situation ◽  
Work Support ◽  
Somatic Illness ◽  
Working Age ◽  
First Time

Abstract. Individuals with work anxiety are at risk for long-term sick leave and create high costs for society, companies, and their own work biography. Understanding psychological return-to-work predictors is important for early reintegration of these persons into the work context. This longitudinal study for the first time investigates the predictive value of workplace perception and objective work ability impairment for future sick leave duration in persons with work anxiety. The investigation was carried out with 103 individuals with work anxieties. They were of working age and confronted with a return-to-work situation after somatic illness. Work ability impairment was assessed in a structured interview by a state-licensed sociomedical specialist using the established Mini-ICF-APP Scale. Participants completed a questionnaire on their workplace perception (KFZA). The degree of work ability impairment (Mini-ICF-APP) was predictive of longer sick leave as well as workplace perception (KFZA dimensions scope of action, social support, need for cooperation). Training and return-to-work support in persons with work anxiety should focus on both work ability impairment and on workplace perception.

Burnout Syndrome in the Helping Professions

2002 ◽  
Vol 90 (1) ◽  
pp. 309-314 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pier Giorgio Gabassi ◽  
Sara Cervai ◽  
Patrizia Rozbowsky ◽  
Arianna Semeraro ◽  
Dario Gregori
Keyword(s):  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽  
Burnout Syndrome ◽  
Helping Professions ◽  
Inventory Analysis ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Two Samples ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Professional Workers

Burnout can be defined as a long-term reaction to occupational stress which involves, particularly, the helping professions. The main aim of this study was the assessment of burnout in a sample of professional and voluntary health care workers and comparison of the two samples on scores from the Maslach Burnout Inventory. Analysis suggests a significant difference in mean scores for Emotional Exhaustion of volunteers vs professional workers. Some evidence has supported the hypothesis of a fourth dimension, called Behavioral Exhaustion, in the burnout syndrome.

scholarly journals 1359Changes in work and health of Australians during the COVID-19 pandemic: a longitudinal cohort study

2021 ◽  
Vol 50 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Griffiths ◽  
Luke Sheehan ◽  
Caryn van Vreden ◽  
Dennis Petrie ◽  
Peter Whiteford ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Cohort Study ◽  
Return To Work ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Health Effects ◽  
Longitudinal Cohort Study ◽  
Work Loss ◽  
Returning To Work ◽  
Over Time

Abstract Background Following pandemic-related work loss, some people could return to work as restrictions eased, whilst localised lockdowns resulted in further loss of work. The long-term health effects of work loss within the pandemic remain unexplored, in addition to whether any health effects are persistent upon returning to work. Methods A prospective longitudinal cohort study of 2603 Australians monitored changes in health and work across four surveys during March-December 2020. Outcomes described psychological distress, and mental and physical health. Linear mixed regression models examined associations between changes in health and experiences of work loss, and return to work, over time. Results Losing work during the early pandemic stages was associated with long-term poorer mental health, which began to recover over time. Physical health deteriorated over time, greater for people not working at baseline. Being out of work was associated with poorer mental health, but better physical health. These effects were larger for people that had recently lost work than for people with sustained work loss, and retaining employment played a protective role. Conclusions Work cessation during the pandemic led to poor health outcomes and had long-lasting effects. Returning to work benefits mental health but may reduce physical activity in the short-term. We encourage the provision of accessible mental health supports immediately following loss of work, and for people with prolonged work loss. Key messages Remaining employed whilst not working partly ameliorates negative mental health impacts. Those experiencing persistent work loss, and the newly out-of-work, are most vulnerable to ill mental health.

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