Do we really need the concept of burnout in Occupational Medicine?

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Brief summary: The 11th revision of the International Classification of Diseases has classified Burnout, not as a medical diagnosis, but as an "occupational phenomenon" under "factors influencing health status or contact with health services". This brings up the question of the relevance of keeping this syndrome in medical practice, as such classification impacts important outcomes for affected workers, such as compensation and treatment. During this presentation, we will provide a historical perspective on Burnout, discussing the contributions of Freudenberger and Maslach, and subsequently questioning the relevance of the concept of burnout in occupational medicine practice. 

Short bio: Quentin Durand-Moreau, MD is an Assistant Professor of Occupational Medicine in the Division of Preventive Medicine at the University of Alberta. He is the director of post-graduate occupational medicine programs (subspecialty residency, enhanced skills, fellowship). He practices as an Occupational Medicine Specialist at the Kaye Edmonton Clinic. His topics of interest in research are work-related mental health issues, Covid and work, work-related cancers, and medical education. He is associate editor for OEM, sits in the scientific councils of several organizations (ACOEM, French Society for Occupational Health). He is co-chair of the ICOH-WOPS (Work, Organizational and Psychosocial Factors) scientific committee, and currently the ICOH National Secretary for Canada. 

Chair Professor Gail Kinman 

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