Burnout syndrome associated with occupational characteristics of health workers
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Health, Occupational Health, Mental Health, Burnout, Psychological, Depersonalization, DiseaseAbstract
Introduction: Burnout syndrome is considered the physical and psychological fatigue suffered by workers due to their work activity. This syndrome is characterized by the presence of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and lack of personal fulfillment.
Objetive: Therefore, the objective of this study was to identify the presence of Burnout Syndrome associated with the labor characteristics of health workers in Neiva-Colombia.
Methodology: It was a study with a quantitative-cross-sectional approach, with a non-experimental design and correlational scope. It included an approximate population of 2,600 health workers from Neiva- Colombia, from the different clinics and hospitals in the same city. The criteria for inclusion were that the Health professionals be of the legal age. Also, they were currently working in clinics and hospitals in the city of Neiva. On the other hand, the professionals who did not sign the informed consent and did not answer questions on each of the tests were excluded. The instruments for Burnout Syndrome, is made up of 22 questions and evaluates the three dimensions of Burnout syndrome: Emotional exhaustion (nine), depersonalization (five statements), and professional fulfillment (eight statements).
Results: Regarding the dimensions of Burnout, it was evidenced that 50% of health workers present emotional exhaustion, 60.2% present medium and high levels of Depersonalization, and 61.0% report having a low Personal Accomplishment.
Conclusion: the burnout syndrome in the health professionals evaluated presents a more significant commitment to the Personal Realization dimension and depersonalization and emotional exhaustion. It is necessary to develop preventive medicine programs that mitigate this health problem.
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