El síndrome de burnout en el personal docente de la Unidad Académica del Norte del Estado de Nayarit. Análisis comparativo 2018-2020

Introduction: Burnout is a psychological syndrome, characterized by a state of high emotional exhaustion, high depersonalization and low personal accomplishment, which leads to erosion of personal, professional and health values. This study reports the incidence of burnout in Portuguese Healthcare professionals. Material and Methods: Burnout in Portugal’s health professionals was assessed with the Maslach Burnout Inventory - Human Services Survey, using a zero (never) to six (always) ordinal scale, on a sample of 1 262 nurses and 466 physicians with mean age of 36.8 year (SD = 12.2) and 38.7 (SD = 11.0), respectively. Participants came from all national districts (35% Lisbon, 18% Oporto, 6% Aveiro, 6% Setúbal, 5% Coimbra, 5% Azores and Madeira), working in hospitals (54%), Families’ Health Units (30%), Personalized Health Units (8%) and other public or private institutions (8%). Results: Analysis of MBI-HSS scores, stratified by district, revealed that both types of professionals had moderate to high levels of burnout (M = 3.0, SD = 1.7) with no significant differences between the two groups. Vila Real (M = 3.8, SD = 1.7) and Madeira (M = 2.5, SD = 1.5) were the regions where burnout levels were higher and lower, respectively. Burnout levels did not differ significantly between Hospital, Personalized Health Units and Families’ Health Centers. Professionals with more years in the function were less affected by Burnout (r = -0.15). No significant association was observed with the duration of the working day (r = 0.04). The strongest predictor of burnout was the perceived quality of working conditions (r = -0.35). Discussion: The occurrence of the burnout syndrome in Portuguese health professionals is frequent, being associated with a poor working conditions perception and reduced professional experience. The incidence of the burnout syndrome shows regional differences which may be associated with different and suboptimal conditions for health care delivery. Results suggest the need for interventions aimed at improving working conditions and initial job training of health professionals, as requisites for a good professional practice and personal well-being. Conclusions: At the national level, between 2011 and 2013, 21.6% of healthcare professionals showed moderate burnout and 47.8% showed high burnout. The perception of poor working conditions was the main predictor of burnout occurrence among the Portuguese health professionals.

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Burnout in residency: are cardiology residents more affected?

European Heart Journal ◽

10.1093/ehjci/ehaa946.3526 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 41 (Supplement_2) ◽

Author(s):

A.R Sigal ◽

A.E Alves De Lima ◽

M Cousirat Liendro

Keyword(s):

Working Conditions ◽

Suicide Risk ◽

Burnout Syndrome ◽

Categorical Variables ◽

First Year ◽

The Public ◽

Chi Squared ◽

Public Setting ◽

Second Year ◽

Personal Fulfillment

Abstract Introduction Burnout syndrome is a state of mental and physical wear caused by stressful working conditions, characterized by depersonalization, tiredness and lack of personal fulfillment. Its consequences are severe, ranging from sleep disorders to higher suicide risk. Residents in training are more prone to suffering this syndrome, especially in Argentina where over 30% of cardiology residents work over 80 hours and sleep less than 35 hours a week. There is a lack of robust data in Argentina regarding the incidence of this syndrome in residents and whether cardiology residents are more prone to suffering it compared to other clinical specialties. Methods We conducted a national, multicentric, voluntary, self-administered survey to determine burnout levels in residents across multiple specialties. Burnout syndrome was defined using the Maslach inventory tool as having all three of the following: high scores in tiredness (>26) and depersonalization (>9), and low score in personal fulfillment (>34). Discreet variables were analyzed by median and interquartile range, while proportions were used for nominal variables. We used Chi-squared test to compare categorical variables. Results 312 residents from 15 Argentinian provinces completed the survey, of which 148 (47.4%) represented cardiology residents, 112 (35.9%) other clinical specialties, and 52 (16.7%) surgical specialties. 63.1% were female. 16% were first year residents, 25% second year, 23% third year and 25% fourth year, with 8% chief of residents. 41% were from the public setting. 24% of all residents screened had a positive test for burnout syndrome. Cardiology residents had a higher burnout incidence (27.7%) than residents of other specialties (17%) (OR 1.87; 95% IC 1.02–3.45; p=0.04). A numerical (but not statistically significant) trend for higher lack of personal realization was found (OR 1.67; 95% CI 0.97–2.88; p=0.06). Conclusion In this trial, a higher incidence of burnout syndrome was found in Argentine cardiology residents than in other clinical specialties. This may be explained by an almost significant increase in lack of personal realization. Trials with an increased sample size need to be carried out to reinforce this hypothesis and determine causation, in order to support and influence policymakers to create a less stresful work environment in order to prevent burnout syndrome. Funding Acknowledgement Type of funding source: None

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Profesionalno sagorijevanje u nastavničkoj profesiji

Obrazovanje odraslih/Adult Education ◽

10.53617/issn2744-2047.2021.21.1.39 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1 2021) ◽

pp. 39-60

Author(s):

Bisera Sofović

Keyword(s):

Adult Students ◽

Emotional Exhaustion ◽

Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽

Educational Process ◽

Personal Accomplishment ◽

Burnout Syndrome ◽

Teaching Staff ◽

Educational Work ◽

Older Teachers ◽

Stress At Work

Research in the world, as well as in our region, consistently indicates that teachers at all levels of educational work are exposed to various stressors that are related to the characteristics of their work. One of the outcomes of long-term chronic stress at work that has not been successfully resolved is the development of burnout syndrome. The aim of this research was to examine burnout in educators and teachers at all levels of education in Sarajevo, taking into account burnout indicators - emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, sense of personal accomplishment, according to the theoretical and empirical assumptions of the author Christine Maslach. The instrument for testing burnout - Maslach Burnout Inventory (Maslach & Jackson 1986) was applied on a convenient sample of 517 professionals directly involved in the educational process in 13 institutions in Sarajevo Canton at diﬀerent levels of education – from kindergarten to college. The results indicate high emotional exhaustion in all participants, regardless of age, gender, type of institution and job position. The experience of the phenomenon of depersonalization in the examined sample is not emphasized on average, which means that the teaching staﬀ is still not alienated from their students to the extent that would indicate the development of burnout syndrome. Sense of personal accomplishment is perceived by participants on average as low, even when they achieve the highest academic titles. According to the results of this research, it seems that support in overcoming emotional exhaustion and depersonalization is especially important to provide to older teachers and to male teachers. In addition, it is desirable to provide support to older male and female teachers, who work with older and adult students, in gaining a sense of personal accomplishment. Furthermore, the results suggest that teachers, secondary school teachers and senior university assistants should first be covered by prevention activities and programs, as they are at greatest risk of burnout.

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Burnout and associated factors among Tunisian teachers

European Psychiatry ◽

10.1016/j.eurpsy.2016.01.2393 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 33 (S1) ◽

pp. S636-S636

Author(s):

R. Masmoudi ◽

D. Trigui ◽

S. Ellouze ◽

R. Sellami ◽

I. Baati ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Working Conditions ◽

Primary Schools ◽

Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽

Poor Quality ◽

Burnout Syndrome ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Professional Efficacy ◽

Competing Interest ◽

High Level

IntroductionTeachers are confronted with increasing difficulties and demands that make them vulnerable to burnout.AimsTo evaluate burnout among a population of Tunisian teachers and to identify factors that may be involved.MethodsIt was a cross-sectional, descriptive and analytic study, involving 165 teachers working in 10 primary schools and 7 high schools in Sfax, Tunisia. The participants completed a self-questionnaire containing their socio-demographic and professional characteristics. They were explored by the scale of the burnout: Le Maslach Burnout Inventory General Survey (MBI-GS).ResultsThe mean age of teachers was 39.96 years. The sex ratio (M:F) was 1.32. The majority (75.2%) was married. The burnout syndrome was found in 49.7% of teachers. Moderate burnout was found in 43% of cases and severe burnout in 6.7%. The causes of burnout reported by our population were bad working conditions (71.50%), quality of working relationships (65.5%) and overload work (30.3%). Bad working conditions were associated with a high level of emotional exhaustion (P < 0.005) and a low level of professional efficacy (P < 0.001), while poor quality of work relationships and overload work were associated to a high score on cynicism (P < 0.001) and a low score on professional efficacy (P < 0.001).ConclusionAccording to our study, poor working conditions, overload work and bad quality of relationships seem to be risk factors of burnout in teachers. Preventive measures should be instituted against those factors to reduce the constraints of work and improve the professional quality of life of these individuals, essential thing to optimize the educational level in our country.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

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What Makes Psychiatry such a Stressful Profession? A Qualitative Study

Australasian Psychiatry ◽

10.1080/10398560701439699 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 15 (5) ◽

pp. 417-421 ◽

Cited By ~ 17

Author(s):

Jesse Fischer ◽

Shailesh Kumar ◽

Simon Hatcher

Keyword(s):

Protective Factors ◽

Extracurricular Activities ◽

Signs And Symptoms ◽

Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽

Burnout Syndrome ◽

Theory Approach ◽

Face To Face ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Causative Factors ◽

Grounded Theory Approach

Objective: We aimed to elucidate causative and protective factors associated with burnout in New Zealand psychiatrists, to identify signs and symptoms of the burnout syndrome, and to identify any difference in the perspectives of psychiatrists who scored high versus low on the emotional exhaustion (EE) subscale of the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI). Method: Twelve participants were randomly selected, six from each group of psychiatrists (high versus low EE). A face-to-face interview based on a semi-structured questionnaire was carried out with each participant. The interviews were recorded and transcribed verbatim. The transcriptions were manually analysed by two independent reviewers using a grounded theory approach for qualitative analysis. Results: Major features of burnout were changes in appearance, behaviour and mood. Causes of burnout identified were external, internal and interpersonal factors, and changing work environment. Protective factors associated with burnout included supportive relationships, extracurricular activities, variety in one's work, a positive attitude towards one's work and high job satisfaction. Conclusions: A preliminary profile of the burnout syndrome was established and has a potential role in the prevention of burnout in psychiatrists. Causative factors associated with burnout were identified and supported previous findings. Novel factors protective against burnout were suggested and require further investigation. No differences were apparent between the two subgroups of psychiatrists (high versus low EE).

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Burnout em Profissionais da Saúde Portugueses: Uma Análise a Nível Nacional

Acta Médica Portuguesa ◽

10.20344/amp6460 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 29 (1) ◽

pp. 24

Author(s):

João Marôco ◽

Ana Lúcia Marôco ◽

Ema Leite ◽

Cristina Bastos ◽

Maria José Vazão ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Working Conditions ◽

Health Professionals ◽

Healthcare Professionals ◽

Care Delivery ◽

National Level ◽

Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽

Well Being ◽

Burnout Syndrome ◽

Ordinal Scale ◽

Personalized Health

Introduction: Burnout is a psychological syndrome, characterized by a state of high emotional exhaustion, high depersonalization and low personal accomplishment, which leads to erosion of personal, professional and health values. This study reports the incidence of burnout in Portuguese Healthcare professionals. Material and Methods: Burnout in Portugal’s health professionals was assessed with the Maslach Burnout Inventory - Human Services Survey, using a zero (never) to six (always) ordinal scale, on a sample of 1 262 nurses and 466 physicians with mean age of 36.8 year (SD = 12.2) and 38.7 (SD = 11.0), respectively. Participants came from all national districts (35% Lisbon, 18% Oporto, 6% Aveiro, 6% Setúbal, 5% Coimbra, 5% Azores and Madeira), working in hospitals (54%), Families’ Health Units (30%), Personalized Health Units (8%) and other public or private institutions (8%). Results: Analysis of MBI-HSS scores, stratified by district, revealed that both types of professionals had moderate to high levels of burnout (M = 3.0, SD = 1.7) with no significant differences between the two groups. Vila Real (M = 3.8, SD = 1.7) and Madeira (M = 2.5, SD = 1.5) were the regions where burnout levels were higher and lower, respectively. Burnout levels did not differ significantly between Hospital, Personalized Health Units and Families’ Health Centers. Professionals with more years in the function were less affected by Burnout (r = -0.15). No significant association was observed with the duration of the working day (r = 0.04). The strongest predictor of burnout was the perceived quality of working conditions (r = -0.35). Discussion: The occurrence of the burnout syndrome in Portuguese health professionals is frequent, being associated with a poor working conditions perception and reduced professional experience. The incidence of the burnout syndrome shows regional differences which may be associated with different and suboptimal conditions for health care delivery. Results suggest the need for interventions aimed at improving working conditions and initial job training of health professionals, as requisites for a good professional practice and personal well-being. Conclusions: At the national level, between 2011 and 2013, 21.6% of healthcare professionals showed moderate burnout and 47.8% showed high burnout. The perception of poor working conditions was the main predictor of burnout occurrence among the Portuguese health professionals.

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Síndrome de Burnout en el personal docente de la Facultad Ciencias de la Salud de la Universidad Técnica de Ambato

Enfermería Investiga Investigación Vinculación Docencia y Gestión ◽

10.31243/ei.uta.v5i3.905.2020 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (3) ◽

pp. 19

Author(s):

Yeisy Guarate ◽

G. Gutierrez ◽

E. Naranjo ◽

G. Tenecota

Keyword(s):

Clinical Laboratory ◽

Poor Performance ◽

Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽

Health Sciences ◽

Burnout Syndrome ◽

Teaching Staff ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Work Related ◽

Technical University ◽

Quantitative Descriptive

Introducción: El número de personas que padecen un Síndrome de Burnout (SB) a causa de estrés laboral ha ido incrementando y ha llegado a ser una de las causas principales del bajo desempeño, ausentismo laboral y discapacidades. Objetivo: Identificar SB en el personal docente de la Facultad Ciencias de la Salud de la Universidad Técnica de Ambato (UTA). Método: Investigación cuantitativa, descriptiva, de campo y de corte transversal. La Población objeto de estudio fueron todos los docentes de la Facultad Ciencias de la Salud de la Universidad Técnica de Ambato, siendo la muestra censal. Para la recolección de la información se aplicó el cuestionario Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) que consta de 22 ítems en forma de afirmaciones que permitió medir el desgaste profesional del personal docente. Finalmente, se cuidaron los aspectos éticos señalados en la Declaración de Helsinki, así como los principios éticos de respeto, autonomía y no maleficencia. Resultados: La población estudiada no manifiesta una elevada incidencia del SB, sin embargo, apuntan a una incipiente presencia del mismo ya que hubo puntuaciones en los sectores medios que actualmente no son relevantes, pero bien pudieran indicar que estamos ante una muestra de docentes no exentos de problemática y tensiones. Conclusiones: Los docentes de la Facultad Ciencias de la Salud de la UTA están en riesgo de padecer SB, ya que presentaron variaciones significativas en los aspectos agotamiento emocional y realización personal; siendo los más afectados los docentes de las carreras de estimulación temprana, medicina, terapia física y laboratorio clínico. Abstract Introduction: The number of people suffering from Burnout Syndrome (SB) due to work-related stress has been increasing and has become one of the main causes of poor performance, absenteeism and disabilities. Objective: To identify SB in the teaching staff of the Faculty of Health Sciences of the Technical University of Ambato (UTA). Method: Quantitative, descriptive, field and cross-sectional research. The Population under study were all teachers of the Faculty of Health Sciences of the Technical University of Ambato, being the census sample. For the collection of the information, the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) questionnaire was applied, consisting of 22 items in the form of affirmations that allowed measuring the professional wear of the teaching staff. Finally, the ethical aspects indicated in the Declaration of Helsinki were taken care of, as well as the ethical principles of respect, autonomy and non-maleficiency. Results: The population studied does not show a high incidence of SB, however, they point to an incipient presence of the same since there were scores in the middle sectors that are currently not relevant, but could well indicate that we are facing a sample of non-exempt teachers of problems and tensions. Conclusions: The teachers of the Faculty of Health Sciences of the UTA are at risk of suffering from SB, since they presented significant variations in the aspects of emotional exhaustion and personal fulfillment; being the most affected teachers of early stimulation careers, medicine and clinical laboratory.

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Efficacy of an intervention based on workplace exercises regarding burnout and musculoskeletal pain

European Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1093/eurpub/ckaa165.1003 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽

Author(s):

A P Amaral ◽

G Santos ◽

M Pocinho

Keyword(s):

Musculoskeletal Pain ◽

Intervention Program ◽

Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽

Physical Symptoms ◽

Burnout Syndrome ◽

Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽

Physical And Mental Health ◽

Wide Range ◽

Administrative Employees ◽

Workplace Exercises

Abstract Background Work stress is associated with a wide range of mental and physical symptoms and presents a challenge in public health. In this study, we highlighted burnout syndrome and musculoskeletal pain. The main goal was to test the efficacy of an intervention based on compensatory workplace exercises in the reduction of burnout levels and musculoskeletal pain. The questions were: 1) How high are the levels of burnout and musculoskeletal pain before the intervention? 2) Does the intervention contribute to reduce the levels of burnout and musculoskeletal pain? Methods This study was conducted in a hospital and employed a pre pos-test design using the following measures: Maslach Burnout Inventory - General Survey and the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire. The participants are 49 administrative employees, 61.2% females with a mean age of 38.3 years (SD = 11.6). The intervention program consisted of 18 sessions of compensatory workplace exercises, held for five weeks, with a frequency of three sessions per week. Results In relation to burnout, the results obtained before the intervention (mean values) suggest moderate Exhaustion (2.50±0.94), higher Cynicism (3.27±0.92) and lower Professional Efficacy (1.81±0.41). Concerning musculoskeletal pain, it was more prevalent in the shoulders (69.4%) and back (upper 67.3% and lower 65.3%), followed by the thighs and neck (both 61.2%). After intervention, the results showed a significant (p < 0.05) decrease of burnout and all musculoskeletal symptoms evaluated. Conclusions The results support the effectiveness of the compensatory workplace exercises in the reduction of burnout and musculoskeletal symptoms contributing to mental and physical health of the workers involved. This study was innovative due to the studied link between burnout and compensatory workplace exercises. Moreover, this study led to changes in the hospital, which implemented better practices for a healthier life of the workers. Key messages The intervention based on compensatory workplace exercises reduced burnout and musculoskeletal pain in a sample of administrative employees and had impact in the health policies of the hospital. The implemented intervention promoted workers' physical and mental health and led to better health practices in the hospital.

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Burnout syndrome in Spanish medical students

BMC Medical Education ◽

10.1186/s12909-021-02661-4 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Javier Gil-Calderón ◽

Jéssica Alonso-Molero ◽

Trinidad Dierssen-Sotos ◽

Inés Gómez-Acebo ◽

Javier Llorca

Keyword(s):

Medical Students ◽

Family Support ◽

Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽

Influential Factors ◽

Burnout Syndrome ◽

Small Samples ◽

Academic Efficacy ◽

Web Based ◽

Huge Impact ◽

Vocational Studies

Abstract Background Burnout syndrome is a frequent syndrome related to people that feel a deterioration in their daily activities due to highly demandant psychological requirements in their workplaces. Within last decades, this syndrome has been studied across medical professionals, concluding that stress levels that physicians suffer is high enough to make them develop burnout syndrome. In the case of medical students, there are some recent studies, although with small samples. For this reason, given that this phenomenon may produce a huge impact in medical students’ development, the aim of this study is to analyze the influential factors that may contribute to its occurrence. Methods The necessary information was gathered through a web-based questionnaire, divided in two parts. The first part of the survey included questions related to personal aspects of the students. Burnout related questions (second part) were divided in three subscales to evaluate exhaustion, cynicism, and academic efficacy levels. Results Family support for studying medicine is associated with lower burnout levels in all three scales of the Maslach Burnout Inventory. The number of years spent in the degree show the opposite trend: the more years in the degree, the higher score in all burnout scales. Conclusions Burnout syndrome is a problem among medical students in Spain that increases with the number of years studying medicine. It should be also noticed that family support and vocational studies are independent factors related to lower levels of burnout.

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Burnout Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Health-Care Professionals at Assiut University Hospitals, 2020

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18105368 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (10) ◽

pp. 5368

Author(s):

Shimaa A. Elghazally ◽

Atef F. Alkarn ◽

Hussein Elkhayat ◽

Ahmed K. Ibrahim ◽

Mariam Roshdy Elkhayat

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Health Care Providers ◽

Emotional Exhaustion ◽

Health Care Professionals ◽

Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽

Adverse Outcomes ◽

Personal Accomplishment ◽

Burnout Syndrome ◽

Care Providers ◽

University Hospitals

Background: burnout syndrome is a serious and growing problem among medical staff. Its adverse outcomes not only affect health-care providers’ health, but also extend to their patients, resulting in bad-quality care. The COVID-19 pandemic puts frontline health-care providers at greater risk of psychological stress and burnout syndrome. Objectives: this study aimed to identify the levels of burnout among health-care professionals currently working at Assiut University hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: the current study adopted an online cross-sectional design using the SurveyMonkey® website for data collection. A total of 201 physicians were included and the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) scale was used to assess the three burnout syndrome dimensions: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced personal accomplishment. Results: about one-third, two-thirds, and one-quarter of the respondents had high emotional exhaustion, high depersonalization, and low personal accomplishment, respectively. Younger, resident, and single physicians reported higher burnout scores. The personal accomplishment score was significantly higher among males. Those working more than eight hours/day and dealing with COVID-19 patients had significantly higher scores. Conclusion: during the COVID-19 pandemic, a high prevalence of burnout was recorded among physicians. Age, job title, working duration, and working hours/day were significant predictors for burnout syndrome subscale results. Preventive and interventive programs should be applied in health-care organizations during pandemics.

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