Burnout Assessment Tool (BAT) Test

Understand your work burnout and wellbeing in about 20 minutes. Get a clear snapshot across exhaustion, detachment, focus, mood, and mind body symptoms with 32 items.
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June 16, 2025
June 16, 2025
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6/20
Mental Distance (MD)
This scale measures how detached, disinterested, or cynical a person feels toward their work and professional activities.
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A score of 6 falls in the Low range, suggesting relatively little inner distancing with generally maintained interest and engagement in work.
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15/25
Cognitive Impairment (CI)
Measures difficulties with concentration, memory, and mental clarity that can be associated with burnout.
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511Low1218Moderate1925High
A score of 15 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting noticeable but not severe cognitive difficulties such as lapses in focus or mental clarity.
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13/25
Emotional Difficulties (ED)
Measures work-related difficulties in regulating emotions, including irritability and heightened emotional reactivity.
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A score of 13 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting some noticeable emotional reactivity or irritability at work while generally remaining manageable.
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12/25
Psychological Complaints (PC)
Measures the frequency and intensity of psychological complaints such as sleep problems, anxiety, tension, worry, and panic-like symptoms.
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511Low1218Moderate1925High
A score of 12 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a noticeable but not severe level of psychological complaints.
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9/25
Psychosomatic Complaints (PC)
This scale measures the extent of physical symptoms that may be associated with psychological stress, such as headaches, digestive discomfort, chest sensations, or muscle pain.
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Moderate
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A score of 9 falls in the Low range, suggesting relatively few psychosomatic stress-related physical complaints are currently reported.
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26/40
Exhaustion (E)
Measures the intensity of physical and mental fatigue linked to sustained work-related stress and overwork.
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A score of 26 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a noticeable level of work-related exhaustion that may be affecting energy and recovery.
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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Overworked professionals
41%OF USERS
People juggling heavy workloads and long hours who want to understand whether chronic stress is turning into burnout symptoms.
Care and service workers
34%OF USERS
Those in people-facing roles (e.g., healthcare, education, customer support) checking for emotional exhaustion, distancing, and compassion fatigue.
People in major transitions
25%OF USERS
Individuals changing jobs, returning from leave, or facing life upheavals who notice reduced focus, irritability, and stress-related physical complaints.
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Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Inner distancing (Id)
Average
9.1
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6.611.6
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Cognitive difficulties (Cd)
Average
12.5
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Emotional Difficulties (ED)
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17.6
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25
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Psychological Complaints (PC)
Average
14.1
Normal range
1117.2
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25
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Psychosomatic Complaints (PC)
Average
12.5
Normal range
9.615.3
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5
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25
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Exhaustion (E)
Average
26.9
Normal range
2231.7
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8
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40
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This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this assessment measure?
It measures occupational and emotional burnout symptoms. It covers exhaustion, mental distancing, cognitive and emotional difficulties, and psychological or physical complaints.
How long does it take to complete and how many items are included?
Completion typically takes about 20 minutes. The questionnaire contains 32 items.
Which time period should responses reflect?
Responses should reflect the recent period specified in the item instructions. Use the same time frame for all items to support consistent scoring.
How should items be answered if a statement seems only partly true?
Select the response option that most closely matches overall frequency or intensity. Avoid overthinking single exceptions.
How should results be interpreted?
Scores describe current symptom levels and patterns; they do not provide a diagnosis. Clinically significant scores should be reviewed by a qualified professional, especially if symptoms affect functioning.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment

Burnout Assessment Tool (BAT) Test - Symptoms and Signs

This measure is designed to assess occupational burnout symptoms across multiple domains. The Burnout Assessment Tool (BAT) provides standardized self-report ratings intended to support clinical screening and monitoring.

The instrument includes 32 items and typically takes about 20 minutes to complete. It assesses core burnout features such as exhaustion, mental distancing, cognitive and emotional impairment, and related psychological and somatic complaints, with interpretation based on the measure’s scoring procedures and clinical context. The Burnout Assessment Tool (BAT) was developed by Desart, De Witte, and Schaufeli.

Author: Desart, S., De Witte, H., Schaufeli, W. B.
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