Combating Workplace Burnout as a Healthcare Professional
A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THIS MODULE
Burnout in the workplace started even before the COVID-19 pandemic had its first case.
The pandemic only made the situation worse for everyone, and healthcare workers are not exempted. In a national survey participated by healthcare professionals in Australia, more than half of the respondents experienced burnout as the demand for their profession increased due to the pandemic. Regrettably, this lead to more suicide attempts and higher rates of burnout among Australian doctors.
This module will guide healthcare professionals on how to combat burnout in their workplace by identifying the factors, symptoms, and the corresponding solution.
Upon successful completion of this module, you will be able to:
● Define burnout
● Identify the causes and symptoms of burnout in the workplace
● Differentiate burnout and stress
● Use Sydney Burnout measure to know one’s burnout level
● Enumerate and apply the steps to fight burnout
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● Causes of Burnout in Healthcare
● Symptoms of burnout
● Stress vs Burnout
● Maslach Burnout Inventory and The Sydney Burnout Measure
● Addressing the external stressor and perfectionism
● Applying de-stressing strategies