Burnout: co‐workers’ perceptions of signs preceding workmates’ burnout

Some of the signs preceding workmates' burnout may be difficult to interpret as signs of burnout, because they may be regarded as qualities which are to some extent encouraged in the prevailing culture. The findings provide a complex picture of these signs that will hopefully increase our awareness of and ability to recognize such signs to facilitate the possibilities of our helping in time. The sub-themes and themes in the present study may also serve as a basis for supervisors involved in supporting clinical staff.