Psychosocial work characteristics, burnout, psychological morbidity symptoms and early retirement intentions: a cross-sectional study of NHS consultants in the UK.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The objectives of this study are twofold. First, to examine the direct effect of psychosocial work characteristics (as measured by job autonomy and work-related pressure) in relation to self-reported psychological morbidity symptoms and early retirement intentions among a sample of hospital consultants in the National Health Service (NHS). Second, to investigate burnout as mediating variable (ie, indirect effect) of these postulated associations.

Design

A cross-sectional observational study.

Participants

593 NHS consultants (male=63.1%) from hospitals in England, Scotland and Wales.

Measures

Self-reported online questionnaires on work-related pressure and job autonomy (Job Demands-Resources Questionnaire); emotional exhaustion and depersonalisation (

SUBMITTER: Khan A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6059335 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature