This study examined the experiences of therapist in the developmental rehabilitation services provider regarding burnout overcome factors by using Van Kamm’s phenomenological qualitative research method. In consequence, therapist appeared to experie...
This study examined the experiences of therapist in the developmental rehabilitation services provider regarding burnout overcome factors by using Van Kamm’s phenomenological qualitative research method. In consequence, therapist appeared to experience burnout overcome factors according to the following three categories in order: expertise reinforcement, support and recognition from neighboring resources, internal capacity reinforcement. Furthermore, the research surveyed new types of categories and a ranking of burnout overcome factors among therapists in the developmental rehabilitation ser vices provider: participation in education, training and society of non-special area; acquisition of certificate and entrance in non-special area; positive change, support and recognition of client and client’s parents; support and recognition of non work-related people; participation in psychotherapy program. It is hoped that results of this study will be used as basic information in seeking practical alternatives to overcome burnouts of therapists in various areas as well as those in developmental rehabilitation services. Also the research suggested the followings: that consecutive studies be executed, that systematic aid and support be provided to overcome factors of burnout according to the results of this study, that educational and psychological programs be provided by national system and systematically aided to protect and overcome burnout, and the developmental rehabilitation services provider react more actively against burnout of therapists.