OT Practitioners’ Perceptions of the Impact of Academic and Professional Education and Training on Burnout and Compassion Fatigue

Abstract

Date Presented 04/01/2022 Prevalence of burnout and compassion fatigue has risen in health care workers as a result of coronavirus disease 2019 and increased awareness of ongoing injustices. Yet, little is known about these constructs in relation to OT practitioners. This mixed-methods study explored OT practitioners’ perceptions of education and training regarding burnout and compassion fatigue. Results can serve to guide thinking about effective academic and professional programming to prevent or mitigate burnout and compassion fatigue. Primary Author and Speaker: Carol Lambdin-Pattavina Additional Authors and Speakers: Molly Arruda, Samantha Belanger, Robyn Barrett, Madeline Gendron, Lauren O. N. Fedorchak