The Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (CBI) measures fatigue and exhaustion across personal, work-related, and client-related contexts. By asking nineteen evidence-based questions, it captures how often you feel physically, emotionally, and mentally drained during the past week. Understanding these dimensions helps you recognise early signs of burnout and prompts proactive steps to maintain sustainable performance.
This web-based tool guides you through the CBI, stores answers locally, and instantly translates your selections into domain scores between 0 and 100. A colour-coded bar chart highlights severity levels—Low, Moderate, High, or Very High—so you can quickly see which area needs attention. No sign-up, network requests, or data export occur at any stage.
Complete the inventory when fatigue feels overwhelming or as part of regular wellbeing checks, then compare scores over time, share results with a mentor, or plan focused recovery strategies; *avoid interpreting the figures in isolation or making workplace decisions based solely on them*, and remember **results do not replace professional evaluation or constitute a clinical diagnosis**.
Technical Details:
All calculations execute entirely in your browser through a reactive engine that binds form inputs to a lightweight state store. Progressive disclosure keeps the interface focused: questions appear immediately, while scores and charts render only after completion, minimising cognitive load and unnecessary network traffic.
The charting layer transforms numeric domain scores into an accessible bar chart, leveraging scalable vector graphics for crisp rendering on any device. Colour palettes follow WCAG contrast standards, and every interactive element carries ARIA roles to ensure compatibility with assistive technologies and keyboard navigation.
Feature Breakdown
Local Data Storage
Your answers reside only in session memory within the browser, vanishing when you refresh or close the tab, guaranteeing privacy without cookie banners or account registration.
Adaptive Progress Indicator
A dynamic progress bar updates in real time, displaying completion percentage, supporting screen readers via role="progressbar", and encouraging users to finish the questionnaire without distraction.
Domain-specific Scoring
Separate algorithms average question groups, multiply by twenty-five, and output interpretable scores for personal, work, and client burnout, simplifying complex psychometric calculations into clear numbers.
Severity Palette
Each severity band maps to a high-contrast colour pair, drawn from an inclusive palette tested for common colour-vision deficiencies, so every user can differentiate feedback at a glance.
Responsive Bar Chart
The bar chart automatically resizes with the browser window and recalculates layout on orientation changes, maintaining clarity on phones, tablets, laptops, and large monitors.
Calculations & Scoring:
Each answer is mapped to an integer from 0 (never) to 3 (often). The application multiplies every value by 25, averages the results within each domain, then rounds to the nearest whole number to produce a 0-100 score.
Formula
score = round( Σ(response × 25) / number_of_questions )Severity Bands
- 0-49 → Low
- 50-59 → Moderate
- 60-69 → High
- 70-100 → Very High
Data Privacy: All calculations happen locally; no input or score leaves your device.
Step-by-Step Guide:
Follow these simple steps to complete the inventory and review your personalised results.
- Press the Begin Assessment button to load the first question.
- Read each statement and select one response option that best reflects your experience.
- Observe the Progress Bar as it tracks completion percentage in real time.
- Use the question list to revisit or skip ahead whenever necessary.
- After answering the nineteenth question, review the Your Scores panel and coloured summary badges.
- Study the bar chart and guidance text, then decide on practical steps for recovery or professional support.
FAQ:
Have more questions? Check these common points before starting or interpreting your results.
What are the three domains?
The CBI separates burnout into personal, work-related, and client-related dimensions to pinpoint which context drives exhaustion.
Is my data stored?
Your answers never leave your browser and are cleared when you refresh or close the tab, ensuring complete privacy.
Can I track progress?
Yes—retake the inventory periodically and record your scores manually to observe trends over weeks or months.
What is a healthy score?
Scores below 50 are generally considered low, but individual context matters; always consider professional advice when unsure.
When should I seek help?
If any domain shows High or Very High severity, or if symptoms persist, consult a qualified healthcare professional promptly.
Troubleshooting:
If something does not work as expected, try these fixes.
- No chart appears after completion: ensure JavaScript is enabled and refresh the page.
- Progress bar not updating: check that you have selected an option for every item.
- Text overlaps on mobile: rotate your device or zoom out to trigger responsive layout recalculation.
- Browser blocks script: disable strict content blockers for this site or whitelist local scripts.
- Scores seem incorrect: verify that each question has only one response and reload if necessary.
Glossary:
Key terms used throughout the inventory.
- Burnout
- A state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion.
- Domain
- Specific context—personal, work, or client—assessed separately.
- Severity
- Qualitative classification of burnout intensity.
- Progress Bar
- Visual indicator showing percentage of questions answered.
- Local Storage
- Temporary in-browser memory that deletes when the tab closes.