Future of Salutogenic Approach to Prevention of Burnout Syndrome in Russian Physicians

Since the onset of the first studies of burnout syndrome in various contingents and professions, as a rule, negative clinical predictors and consequences of this syndrome have been in focus: stress, anxiety, depression, aggressiveness, suicidal behavior. Nevertheless, overcoming the burnout syndrome often occurs not by means of special interventions, but in a spontaneous, natural way. The study shows the character of association of personal authenticity, moral motives, age, experience and some other characteristics in a sample of Russian doctors (N=700) with burnout. The model of salutogenic approach to prophylaxy and prevention of burnout syndrome in modern psychology and medicine substantiated.