From Burnout to Resilience: An Update for Oncologists

Burnout is a work-related stress syndrome that is particularly prominent in human services occupations such as health care.1,2 The onset of burnout can be insidious, thwarting early recognition, but it is not an irreversible event. In contrast to depression, symptoms of burnout tend to resolve with an improvement in the work environment consistent with its close occupational alignment.2,3 Although burnout is not formally diagnosed as a clinical disorder, it was included in the 10th revision of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems as a result of its substantial personal health impact.4 DEFINITION AND MEASUREMENT OF BURNOUT Section: ChooseTop of pageAbstractDEFINITION AND MEASUREMEN... <