Burnout as a Predictor of Medically Certified Sick-Leave Absences and Their Diagnosed Causes
Stress-related illnesses, such as mental, behavioral, and cardiovascular diseases, are common causes for sick-leave absences. The authors of this article聽investigate the prospective effect of burnout on registered sick leaves and their causes in industrial employees. Findings show that burnout increased the risk of future absences because of mental and behavioral disorders, diseases of the circulatory system, diseases of the respiratory system, and diseases of the musculoskeletal system. This implies that burnout prevention can reduce future absenteeism and has a major economic impact on work life and health care.
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Effects on Clinician Health and Well-Being
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