Author:

UNAIDS

Date of publication:

February 2008

ARC Catalog Number:

HC4.433.3.U5

Description:

As a medical condition, burnout has no clear definition, but as a psychological condition it has been well defined and is increasingly recognized by people in the caring professions. Carer burnout has long been identified as a crucial issue in providing HIV care and support yet there is relatively little known about what measures can be taken to prevent or mitigate it. This document briefly examines how one faith-based organization has developed and implemented strategies to prevent burnout among its staff working with people living with HIV.