Effects of work burden, job strain and support on depressive symptoms and burnout among Japanese physicians

Conclusions High job strain was related to depressive symptoms and burnout, and support from co-workers had a buffering effect on depressive symptoms and burnout. An inadequate number of days off was related to burnout. Assessment of job strain may be a good tool to measure physicians’ mental health, and a sufficient number of days off may be needed to prevent burnout.
Source: International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health - Category: Occupational Health Source Type: research