Understanding Burnout and the Burnout Questionnaire

Burnout facts. Burnout questionnaire.
Burnout is not classified as an official mental disorder in the DSM-5. However, psychiatrists and therapists recognize it as a serious mental condition. Common symptoms, as measured by the burnout questionnaire, include physical and emotional exhaustion, fatigue, and a lack of motivation or engagement. This questionnaire does not measure professional efficacy or accomplishment, as these are considered outcomes of emotional exhaustion and depersonalization.

While the burnout questionnaire cannot provide a formal diagnosis, it offers valuable insight into potential burnout signs. The results include recommendations for further steps, if necessary. If you’d like to discuss your results with a professional, please feel free to contact us—we’re happy to assist. This questionnaire is based on the Oldenburg Burnout Inventory [2].

Burnout versus Depression

Burnout and depression share many similar symptoms, making it challenging to differentiate between them. Key distinctions include:
• Depressed individuals often feel inferior to others, while burnout does not typically involve feelings of inferiority.
• Depression is associated with a lack of reciprocity in personal relationships, whereas burnout is linked to a lack of reciprocity in the workplace.

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Welcome to the Burnout questionnaire!

I always find new and interesting aspects in my work

There are days when I feel tired before I arrive at work.

It happens more and more often that I talk about my work in a negative way

After work, I tend to need more time than in the past in order to relax and feel better.

I can tolerate the pressure of my work very well.

Lately, I tend to think less at work and do my job almost mechanically.

I find my work to be a positive challenge.

During my work, I often feel emotionally drained.

Over time, one can become disconnected from this type of work.

After working, I have enough energy for my leisure activities.

Sometimes I feel sickened by my work tasks.

After my work, I usually feel worn out and weary.

This is the only type of work that I can imagine myself doing.

Usually, I can manage the amount of my work well.

I feel more and more engaged in my work.

When I work, I usually feel energized.

Literature

  • [1] Bakker, A. B., Schaufeli, W. B., Demerouti, E., Janssen, P. P., Van Der Hulst, R., & Brouwer, J. (2000). Using equity theory to examine the difference between burn-out and depression.
  • [2] Demerouti, E., & Bakker, A. B. (2008). The Oldenburg Burnout Inventory: A good alternative to measure burnout and engagement. Handbook of stress and burnout in health care, 65-78.