A Rasch analysis of the Burnout Assessment Tool (BAT).

ABSTRACT: Burnout as a concept indicative of a work-related state of mental exhaustion is recognized around the globe. Numerous studies showed that burnout has negative consequences for both individuals and organizations but also for society at large, especially in welfare states where sickness absence and work incapacitation are covered by social funds. This underlines the importance of a valid and reliable tool that can be used to assess employee burnout levels. Although the Maslach Burnout Inventory is by far the most frequently used questionnaire for assessing burnout, it is associated with several shortcomings and has been criticized on theoretical as well as empirical grounds. Thus, there is a need for an alternative questionnaire with a strong conceptual basis and proper psychometric qualitie

SUBMITTER: Hadzibajramovic E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7685472 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature