Burnout

Description

Burnout is a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed. It is characterised by three dimensions: 1) feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion; 2) increased mental distance from one’s job, or feelings of negativism or cynicism related to one's job; and 3) a sense of ineffectiveness and lack of accomplishment. Burn-out refers specifically to phenomena in the occupational context and should not be applied to describe experiences in other areas of life.

Index terms

Burnout

Excludes

6B43 – Adjustment disorder
http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1336943699 – Anxiety or fear-related disorders
http://id.who.int/icd/entity/76398729 – Mood disorders
http://id.who.int/icd/entity/991786158 – Disorders specifically associated with stress

Exclusions from above levels

QD71 – problems related to housing and economic circumstances

Sibling codes

QD80 – Problem associated with unemployment
QD81 – Problem associated with change of job
QD82 – Problem associated with threat of job loss
QD83 – Problem with employment conditions
QD84 – Occupational exposure to risk-factors
QD8Y – Other specified problems associated with employment or unemployment
QD8Z – Problems associated with employment or unemployment, unspecified

Foundation entity

Burnout – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/129180281

Part of: 24: Factors influencing health status or contact with health services