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http://dx.doi.org/10.22683/tsnr.2020.9.4.055

Phenomenological Research on Burnout Experience of Hospital Occupational Therapists  

Hwang, Na-Kyoung (Dept. of Occupational Therapy, Seoul North Municipal Hospital)
Jung, Min-Ye (Dept. of Occupational Therapy, College of Health Science, Yonsei University)
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Therapeutic Science for Rehabilitation / v.9, no.4, 2020 , pp. 55-67 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objective : This study aimed to understand the burnout experience of hospital occupational therapists through phenomenological research. Methods : We conducted in-depth interviews with 6 occupational therapists working at hospital for 8 weeks. The data were analyzed using the Palangsae 2.0 software to derive meaning through the process of transcription and data entry, coding, and topic creation. Results : From the collected data, 14 sub-themes, 9 theme clusters, 3 categories were identified. The cause of burnout was confirmed as being due to therapy-related work and workplace conditions. The impacts of burnout on individual life were psychological in nature and also included being an adverse, influence on others. The coping strategies to deal with burnout were enrichment of personal life, self-awareness and philosophy, conscious approach, social support, and setting new goals for life. Conclusion : We suggest that spontaneous efforts are needed by occupational therapists in order to alleviate the conflicts of job identity. In addition, organizational regulations and programs and the establishment of horizontal organizational cultures are required to overcome and prevent burnout of occupational therapists.
Keywords
Burnout; Occupational therapist; Phenomenological research; Qualitative study;
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