BURNOUT SYNDROME AMONG FIREFIGHTERS (ACCORDING TO DATA FROM FOREIGN STUDIES, 2006–2012)
https://doi.org/10.25016/2541-7487-2013-0-1-87-94
Abstract
Studies published in 2006–2012 in foreign scientific journals were analyzed in terms of the severity of burnout syndrome (BOS) in the firefighters and personnel of other emergency services. The total number of respondents was 8,071 people from 12 countries; in 92 % of cases, Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) was used. The structure of professional and general stressors that increase BOS risk is provided. Factors affecting the BOS level in firefighters are summarized.
About the Authors
V. Yu. Slabinsky
Mechnikov North-West State Medical University, Saint Petersburg
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
N M. Voischeva
Saint Petersburg State University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
V. I. Evdokimov
Nikiforov Russian Center of Emergency and Radiation Medicine, EMERCOM of Russia
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
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Slabinsky V.Yu., Voischeva N.M., Evdokimov V.I. BURNOUT SYNDROME AMONG FIREFIGHTERS (ACCORDING TO DATA FROM FOREIGN STUDIES, 2006–2012). Medicо-Biological and Socio-Psychological Problems of Safety in Emergency Situations. 2013;(1):87-94. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.25016/2541-7487-2013-0-1-87-94
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