Document 0448
 DOCN  M9550448
 TI    Longitudinal predictors of burnout in HIV/AIDS health professionals.
 DT    9505
 AU    Bennett L; Kelaher M; Department of Behavioural and Social Sciences in
       Nursing,; University of Sydney, NSW.
 SO    Aust J Public Health. 1994 Sep;18(3):334-6. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE
       MED/95143348
 AB    This study examined causes of burnout in doctors, nurses and social
       workers caring for patients in HIV/AIDS units. There were 84
       participants at Time 1 (1990) and 134 at Time 2 (1991). The results
       focus on the longitudinal subsample of 32 who participated in the study
       at both times. Path analysis was used to explore relationships between
       burnout at Time 2 and age, hours per week in HIV/AIDS work, and external
       coping style at Time 1. Older age was related to lower levels of burnout
       at Time 2. Hours per week in HIV/AIDS work was related to levels of
       burnout. Participants using an external coping style were more likely to
       score highly on burnout at Time 2. Where possible, management should
       avoid recruiting young, inexperienced staff without addressing burnout
       issues. Workshops to teach staff internal coping skills are recommended.
       Units might promote the psychosocial achievements of staff, shifting
       away from the traditional cure-based achievement measures.
 DE    Adaptation, Psychological  Burnout, Professional/*PREVENTION &
       CONTROL/PSYCHOLOGY  Health Personnel/*PSYCHOLOGY  Human  HIV
       Infections/*PSYCHOLOGY  Longitudinal Studies  New South Wales
       Queensland  Risk Factors  Victoria  Workload  JOURNAL ARTICLE

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