Measuring burnout syndrome requires reliable and standardized measures

What is Burnout Syndrome (BOS)?

Burnout syndrome prevalence in physiotherapists.

Objective: To evaluate burnout syndrome in its three aspects, jointly as well as independently, in physiotherapists from the Extremadura region (Spain). Method: Analytic descriptive epidemiological transversal trial in primary care and institutional practice, with physiotherapists practicing in Extremadura who met the inclusion criteria, after having signed an informed consent form. Emotional...

Immune and endocrine function in burnout syndrome.

OBJECTIVE Burnout is a stress-induced work-related syndrome. It is associated with a higher incidence of infections possibly pointing to a compromised immune system. In the present study, endocrine and ex vivo immune function of severe cases of burnout were investigated. METHODS Endocrine and immune variables were compared in 56 persons with burnout and 38 healthy control subjects. Cortisol a...

Therapy of the burnout syndrome

BACKGROUND The prevalence, diagnostics and therapy of the burnout syndrome are increasingly discussed in the public. The unclear definition and diagnostics of the burnout syndrome are scientifically criticized. There are several therapies with unclear evidence for the treatment of burnout in existence. OBJECTIVES The health technology assessment (HTA) report deals with the question of usage a...

Measuring the quality of patient-centered care: why patient-reported measures are critical to reliable assessment

PURPOSE The Institute of Medicine (IOM) identified patient-centeredness as crucial to quality health care. The IOM endorsed six patient-centeredness dimensions that stipulated that care must be: respectful to patients' values, preferences, and expressed needs; coordinated and integrated; provide information, communication, and education; ensure physical comfort; provide emotional support; and i...