title: Burnout among workers and administrators.
abstract: Among social workers practicing in medical centers, burnout is a widespread phenomenon. The lack of an appropriate conceptual framework has hampered attempts to alleviate the problem. This article cites causes of burnout, sets forth a typology of the phenomenon, and suggests measures to combat it.
mesh_terms: D000288:Administrative Personnel / Q000523:psychology*; D006748:Hospital Departments / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology*; D012947:Social Work / Q000458:organization & administration*; D013315:Stress, Psychological