burnout in Occupational therapySome causes of stress and burnout in Occupational therapy 1. the caring nature of their work2. repeated exposure to distress3. repeated exposure to difficult behavior4. prolonged interventions5. uncertain outcomesOccupational therapy burnoutburnout causes leaving the profession mainly after 5 to 10 years of practice.higher levels of burnout among O.Ts working with psychiatry.Occupational therapy burnoutdue to: 1. unclear job descriptions2. depression as a result of treating long-term patients3. lack of part time positions4. need for greater autonomy and influence5. need for challenge6. limited options for professional advancement7. role conflicts with staff members8. being the only OT in the treatment team9. long hours10. high level of commitment to workStrategies to reduce stress and burnoutredesign the task , redesign the work environment , establish flexible work schedules, encourage participative management ( employee in career development , analyze work roles and establish goals) , provide social support and feedback , build cohesive teams , establish fair employment policies and share the rewards ( cooper and cartwright 1997) .Strategies to reduce stress and burnout- work load and work pace - professional development- supervision - performance feedback - stress education - clarifying job duties- work schedule - relationship with clients- job future - job content
