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Conversation on Burnout with Dori Carlson and April Jasper, Part 1: Leadership and Burnout

April Jasper, OD, FAAO, and Dori Carlson, OD, MAL, FAAO, sat down for a conversation on how ODs can recognize burnout in themselves and ways they can find their way back to well-being.

  • June 17, 2026

  • 5 min

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Clinical Scorecard: Conversation on Burnout with Dori Carlson and April Jasper, Part 1: Leadership and Burnout

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionBurnout
Key MechanismsLeadership responsibilities and personal life stressors contribute to burnout recognition and management.
Target PopulationOptometrists and healthcare leaders
Care SettingClinical and leadership environments

Key Highlights

  • Dori Carlson is the first female president of the American Optometric Association (AOA).
  • Carlson emphasizes the importance of leadership and personal reflection in recognizing burnout.
  • The conversation highlights the challenges of balancing professional responsibilities with personal life.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Recognize signs of burnout through self-reflection and awareness.

Management

  • Engage in leadership training and personal development to cope with burnout.

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Regularly assess personal and professional stress levels.

Risks

  • Failure to acknowledge burnout can lead to decreased performance and personal well-being.

Patient & Prescribing Data

Optometrists experiencing burnout.

Leadership training and personal reflection may aid in managing burnout.

Clinical Best Practices

  • Encourage open discussions about burnout among healthcare professionals.
  • Promote leadership development programs to help manage stress.

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