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Burnout syndrome Causes and symptoms of burning at work
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1. What is it? Polish: extra_id_1
According to this view, burnout syndrome is a symptom or consequence of excessive exhaustion and excessive psychophysical burden associated with the workplace (C. Freudenberger 1974). Over the years, however, scientists have tried to define the term burnout in different ways. Masson, S. LeHiter 1996). The concept of increasing emotional exhaustions, depersonalization, and reduced sense of personal accomplishment, which typically occurs in people who perform so-called social services, or who work with other people in a specific way, is typical.2. The stress of the workplace
Rather, it is the result of an employee's inability to cope with stressful situations, which in some professions are almost inevitable. There is no doubt that stress plays a large role in the occurrence of burnout, and the researchers believe that this is an inseparable factor in this phenomenon. In other cases, stressful circumstances may be related to the previously mentioned negative work environment or way of managing the company, e.g. inadequate remuneration for the tasks performed, overloading tasks, conflicts with supervisors. However, it should be emphasized that burnout syndrome is not a result of stress in itself.3. I'm going to tell you what I've been up to
In addition to the above, it must not be forgotten that occupational burnout is closely linked to individual personality traits, such as perfectionism, passivity, difficulty organizing one's own time (private and professional), neglect of mental and physical health, low self-esteem and self-efficacy.4. Professionals particularly at risk of burnout syndrome
This is why people in the media, communications and business sectors are vulnerable to a characteristic type of occupational stress, known as information stress. Teachers, healthcare workers (nurses, doctors, pharmacists), social care workers, court curators, lawyers, etc. Although every employee, regardless of profession, is exposed to burning, in practice some occupational groups are particularly vulnerable. Another group is social work, which provides services to a large number of potential clients.5. How to deal with occupational burning syndrome
In one scientific review, it was shown that 13 out of 17 analyses confirmed the effectiveness of psychotherapy and psychosocial interventions in reducing (weakening) the feeling of burning (Cork, M. Schneider 2012). A study focused mainly on healthcare organizations indicates that it is necessary to provide workers with practical information and skills to deal with occupational stress. Dewey et al. 2020). It is therefore necessary for employers, doctors, psychologists and governmental organizations to work together to develop methods to combat stress. Not only can employers promote a specific approach to psychological stress, but there is also a growing need to train workers to deal more effectively with mental health issues (e.g. psychological and psychological disorders).
