Burnout Syndrome

Burnout syndrome is characterized by exhaustion feeling of negativism towards the job and decreased professional efficacy. It has been considered as an occupational disorder related to workplace. It has deleterious effects on physical and mental health of the individual. The person gets exhausted and does not find any joy in the work. The condition is triggered by a discrepancy between the expectation and actual requirements of the position. The condition deteriorates gradually over years. Management requires an understanding of the facts contributing to its development. Intervention strategies should be developed to treat and prevent recurrence of burnout.