Temporal Stages of Burnout: How to Design Prevention?
2024

Understanding Burnout and Its Prevention

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Leclercq Céline, Hansez Isabelle

Primary Institution: University of Liège

Hypothesis

What prevention actions can be developed at each stage of the burnout process?

Conclusion

A holistic approach combining organizational and individual interventions is essential for effectively preventing and managing burnout.

Supporting Evidence

  • Burnout affects both individual health and organizational productivity.
  • Effective prevention requires a combination of individual and organizational strategies.
  • Early intervention can prevent the progression of burnout symptoms.

Takeaway

Burnout is like a balloon that slowly deflates over time; we need to catch it early and fill it back up with support and resources to keep it from popping.

Methodology

This study is an opinion review based on over 30 years of research in occupational psychology and includes insights from more than 150 interventions.

Limitations

The recommendations are not comprehensive and may not apply universally due to the diversity of individuals and organizational contexts.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.3390/ijerph21121617

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