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Combating Clinical Burnout with Digital Enablers

While self-care and compassionate human interaction are good first steps to a healthy, stress-free workplace, strategic choices can also improve organizational morale and results.

What is Burnout? Burnout is a complex, widespread issue in the healthcare industry, affecting both employees and employers. The World Health Organization (WHO) has defined burnout as a clinical syndrome “resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed.” 

According to the WHO, three dimensions characterize burnout:

  1. Feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion
  2. Increased mental distance from one’s job, or feelings of negativism or cynicism related to one’s job
  3. Reduced professional efficacy

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