Abstract
To estimate the prevalence and factors associated with the burnout syndrome and quality of life among nursing professionals. Cross-sectional, analytical study, developed with 83 professionals in emergency care units in the city of Campina Grande-PB. A questionnaire was used to characterize the sample, the Maslach Burnout Inventory scale and the SF-36. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Most professionals showed low professional effectiveness (78.3; n=65), average depersonalization (53.0%; n=44) and average emotional exhaustion (55.4%; n=46). There was a statistical difference between the scores of the syndrome and the pain (p=0.03), vitality (p=0.04) and social aspect (p=0.03); significant correlation between the syndrome and vitality (p<0.001), mental health (p=0.01) and general quality of life (p=0.04). The burnout syndrome has an influence on the outcome of quality of life of nursing professionals, being more prevalent among professionals with older age, high income and among nurses.
Highlights
OBJECTIVEWork is considered to be a source of personal achievement, strengthening interpersonal relationships, satisfying basic human needs and survival[1]
The analysis of the categories evaluated in burnout syndrome (BS) according to their levels is shown in Table 2, and it is possible to verify that most professionals had low professional effectiveness (78.3; n = 65), average depersonalization (53%; n = 44) and average emotional exhaustion (55.4%; n = 46)
As it is a non-normal distribution, data regarding the median and interquartile range are being displayed, identifying that there is a statistically significant difference between the scores of the syndrome and the median of the domains of quality of life related to pain (p = 0.03 ), vitality (p = 0.04) and social aspect (p = 0.03)
Summary
OBJECTIVEWork is considered to be a source of personal achievement, strengthening interpersonal relationships, satisfying basic human needs and survival[1]. In the health service environment, the professional is commonly exposed to dealing with suffering and is challenged to develop political, ethical and technical mechanisms to manage their own suffering under the circumstances[2]. In this sense, the work process among health professionals is constituted by potentially stressful conditions, which can directly affect their health as well as the quality of care provided to users[3]. Continuous exposure to occupational stressful events can cause burnout syndrome (BS), mental and behavioral disorders[5]
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
