Impact of Burnout on Daily Activities from an Occupational Therapy Perspective: A Serial Mediation Model with the IDA Scale

Abstract

Background: Burnout syndrome is one of the most frequent health complications among workers. Acknowledging the work perspective as something basic and essential in a person’s life means that this disorder can have huge implications in their most basic daily activities. Methods: A cross-sectional, quantitative observational design was conducted with data from Spanish workers. A serial mediation model was applied to study the relationship between daily activities and burnout syndrome. For this purpose, the IDA scale was developed. Conclusions: The results show us that peoples’ work situation has an impact on their daily life. There is quantitative evidence of the impact on daily life occupations and how it further decreases the levels of health and well-being of the person, on their independence and, consequently, on their quality of life.