Abstract
The Burnout syndrome can be characterized by abnormalities in three domains: emotional exhaustion (EE), depersonalization (DP) and lack of personal realization (PR). In the medical profession, oncologists are especially prone to this syndrome. This study evaluates its prevalence among cancer physicians in Brazil correlating it to their demographic, work related variables and seeks possible solutions to prevent burnout. We mailed three questionnaires (Maslach burnout inventory, general and opinion questionnaires) to all 645 members of the Brazilian Cancer Society and received 136 responses after 10 weeks. The response rate was of 21%. The burnout syndrome was present at moderate or severe levels in all three domains analyzed in 15.7% of the physicians. For each of these the frequency of moderate or severe dysfunction was analyzed and found to be present in 55.8% for EE, 96.1% for DP and 23.4% for RP. Practicing physical activity or having a hobby correlated significantly with lower levels of EE (p = 0.008) while working only for the private sector correlated with higher DP scores (p = 0.021). Cancer physicians pointed out that less paper work (73.5%) and a lower patient load (72.7%) were the most important factors for prevention of this syndrome. Burnout syndrome is frequent among Brazilian cancer physicians and further studies should be conducted to evaluate its prevalence and prevention among other sub specialists.
Highlights
A síndrome da estafa profissional, também denominada síndrome do burnout, foi descrita pela primeira vez pelo psicólogo H.J
The Burnout syndrome can be characterized by abnormalities in three domains: emotional exhaustion (EE), depersonalization (DP) and lack of personal realization (PR)
This study evaluates its prevalence among cancer physicians in Brazil correlating it to their demographic, work related variables and seeks possible solutions to prevent burnout
Summary
LUCIANA TOMANIK CARDOZO DE MELO TUCUNDUVA, ANA PAULA GARCIA, FERNANDA VILAS BOAS PRUDENTE, GUILHERME CENTOFANTI, CARLA MANZONI DE SOUZA, TATIANA ALVES MONTEIRO, FLÁVIO AUGUSTO HENRIQUES VINCE, ELIANA SUECO TIBANA SAMANO, MARINA SAHADE GONÇALVES, AURO DEL GIGLIO* Trabalho realizado no Instituto de Oncologia da Faculdade de Medicina do ABC. Correlacionando-os com os resultados do questionário Maslach, foi observada significância estatística entre a prática de atividade física ou hobby e menores níveis no escore de exaustão emocional (p=0,008), o que pode ser compreensível dada à sabida importância da atividade física e prática de hobby para a qualidade de vida. Um estudo randomizado realizado com médicos reportou maiores taxas de estafa profissional no sexo feminino, com diminuição significante da síndrome nas profissionais que recebiam apoio familiar ou de amigos[16]. Os autores encontraram como mais relevantes para médicos as alternativas: menos burocracia (72,4%), limitação do número de pacientes atendidos por dia (72,4%), maior quantidade e qualidade em formação continuada (57,6%)[5].
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