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Psychosocial Factors Associated with Burnout and Self-Perceived Health in Spanish Occupational Therapists

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  • Rubén Juy

    (Department of Personality, Assessment, and Psychological Treatments, Facultad de Psicología, University of Salamanca, 37005 Salamanca, Spain)

  • Ana Nieto

    (Department of Basic Psychology, Psychobiology, and Methodology of Behavioral Sciences, Facultad de Psicología, University of Salamanca, 37005 Salamanca, Spain)

  • Israel Contador

    (Department of Basic Psychology, Psychobiology, and Methodology of Behavioral Sciences, Facultad de Psicología, University of Salamanca, 37005 Salamanca, Spain)

  • Francisco Ramos

    (Department of Personality, Assessment, and Psychological Treatments, Facultad de Psicología, University of Salamanca, 37005 Salamanca, Spain)

  • Bernardino Fernández-Calvo

    (Department of Psychology, University of Cordoba, 14071 Cordoba, Spain
    Maimonides Biomedical Research Institute of Cordoba (IMIBIC), University of Cordoba, 14004 Cordoba, Spain
    Department of Psychology, Federal University of Paraiba, Joao Pessoa 58051-900, Brazil)

Abstract

(1) Background: There are few studies of burnout syndrome (BS) in occupational therapists (OTs), and protective factors for BS have received little attention in the scientific literature. This research aimed to estimate the prevalence of BS, characterize the associated psychosocial factors, and analyze their relationship with health in a sample of Spanish OTs. (2) Methods: A total of 127 therapists completed the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) and other standardized questionnaires measuring: personality traits (reduced five-factor personality inventory, NEO-FFI), coping styles (Coping Strategies Questionnaire, CAE), work-family conflict (Survey Work-Home Interaction Nijmegen, SWING), professional factors (role ambiguity/clarity and modified role conflict questionnaires), and the perception of health (Goldberg’s General Health Questionnaire). Several correlational and multiple regression analyses were performed to study the psychosocial predictors of burnout and its relationship with health perceptions. (3) Results: 15.8% of the professionals presented BS, with emotional exhaustion (EE; 38.7%) being the most compromised dimension. Neuroticism, role conflict, negative work-family interaction, and open emotional expression (OE) significantly predicted a higher EE. The main predictors of cynicism (CY) were being male, role conflict, and OE. Role conflict, role ambiguity and social support-seeking were significant predictors of reduced professional efficiency (PE). (4) Conclusions: A high percentage of OTs with BS suggests the need for increased awareness of the importance of this syndrome in the health community. It would be critical to consider the protective factors (i.e., emotional management, social support) that help promote OTs’ well-being and health.

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  • Rubén Juy & Ana Nieto & Israel Contador & Francisco Ramos & Bernardino Fernández-Calvo, 2022. "Psychosocial Factors Associated with Burnout and Self-Perceived Health in Spanish Occupational Therapists," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(1), pages 1-13, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:20:y:2022:i:1:p:44-:d:1009438
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    1. Ana Cristina Escudero-Escudero & Antonio Segura-Fragoso & Pablo A. Cantero-Garlito, 2020. "Burnout Syndrome in Occupational Therapists in Spain: Prevalence and Risk Factors," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(9), pages 1-8, May.
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