Síndrome de burnout en médicos de la ciudad de Arequipa (Perú)

Abstract

Introduction: The burnout syndrome is wide extended among medicine men, although, there´s no exist specific studies about this professional group in Arequipa City. Objective: In the present study, we pretend to value the prevalence of the syndrome in medic local personnel and analyze comparatively its manifestations. Method: We applied Burnout Maslach Inventory to 87 participants (65.5% male and 34.5% female) with an average age of 35 years old, who were selected in a non-probabilistic way. Results: The 6.9% of the sample presents severe levels of the burnout syndrome, and there are no significant differences according to sex, time of service and economic income, but there were significant differences according to marital status and place of work. Conclusions: We conclude that a few percentage of medicine men have severe levels of burnout syndrome, but a high percentage are at risk of having it.

Psychometric properties of the Maslach Burnout Inventory in healthcare professionals, Ancash Region, Peru

“…In Peru, it was found that 6.9% of physicians in Arequipa presented severe levels of BS. 43 Likewise, a frequency of BS was found for medical interns in Lima hospitals of 33% and 35% in the years 2017 and 2018, respectively. 44 The occurrence of symptoms related to BS, including anxiety, depression, diminished satisfaction and quality of care, as well as post-traumatic stress and higher suicide rates, are notable concerns.…”

Psychometric properties of the Maslach Burnout Inventory in healthcare professionals, Ancash Region, Peru

“…42 In Peru, it was found that 6.9% of physicians in Arequipa presented severe levels of BS. 43 Likewise, a frequency of BS was found for medical interns in Lima hospitals of 33% and 35% in the years 2017 and 2018, respectively. 44 The occurrence of symptoms related to BS, including anxiety, depression, diminished satisfaction and quality of care, as well as post-traumatic stress and higher suicide rates, are notable concerns.…”

Padecimiento del Síndrome de Burnout en personal de salud: una crisis anunciada

“…factores como la edad, estado civil, sexo tambien se asocian a este sindrome [7]. [8] Los trabajadores de salud esta proclive a desarrollar problemas de salud mental por la exposición permanente a altas cargas de trabajo y riesgo de contagio personal asi el de trasmitir estas enfermdades a su entorno inmediato.…”