Managing Occupational Therapy Burnout

This qualitative study investigated job satisfaction in an Australian occupational therapy department using the focus group method. Herzberg's model (Herzberg, 1974) of motivator and hygiene factors provided the context for group discussion. Discussion group transcripts were analysed using methods described by Krueger (1988) and supported by Miles and Huberman (1990). Overall, job satisfaction was found to be positive, although working conditions posed some challenges. The study highlights the importance of identifying areas of both satisfaction and dissatisfaction in the workplace. It is recommended that staff satisfaction be regularly reviewed.

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Predictors of Burnout for Psychiatric Occupational Therapy Personnel

Brown¹,

Pranger²

1992

Can J Occup Ther

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Burnout is inherent in many health care professions. This research investigation was conducted to determine if burnout existed at significant levels and if a relationship between burnout, work environment factors and demographic characteristics existed among a group of psychiatric occupational therapy personnel. The study design was a descriptive survey format utilizing mailed questionnaires. Eighty-nine respondents completed the Maslach Burnout Inventory, the Work Environment Scale and a demographic questionnaire. A series of regression analyses were performed. The results indicated that the following were significant predictors of burnout: work involvement, a large percentage of clients on one's caseload diagnosed with schizophrenia, work pressure, age, income level, the length of time working in psychiatric occupational therapy, caseload size and the amount of overtime performed on a weekly basis. Implications for psychiatric occupational therapy practice are discussed and recommendations for future research are made.

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Managing Occupational Therapy Burnout

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