
In order to describe the prevalence of the burnout syndrome in the health personnel working in the emergency area of a public hospital in Cusco, a descriptive cross-sectional analytical study was carried out in 110 workers, among which doctors, nurses, obstetricians and technical personnel were included. We found that 10% of the population suffered from the burnout syndrome. Sixteen point three percent (16.3 %) of the group of physicians, and 8.6 % of the nurses and obstetricians presented signs and symptoms of burnout, and no burnout was found in nurse technicians. Male personnel with temporary contracts who had a service time between 1 to 10 years suffered more frequently from this syndrome. Among the study population, 34.5 % presented a slight-level burnout syndrome, 18.2 % presented a moderate-level burnout syndrome, 15.5 % had high levels of emotional exhaustion, 33.6 % experienced high levels of depersonalization, and finally 51.8 % presented a low personal fulfillment. It is concluded that one out of every ten (10) emergency service workers suffered from the burnout syndrome at the time of the survey, which was greater in doctors and workers with temporary contracts. This situation, which must be corrected, can influence the quality of care in these services.
Con el objetivo de describir la prevalencia del síndrome de burnout en el personal de salud que trabaja en el área de emergencia de un hospital público del Cusco, se realizó un estudio descriptivo transversal analítico en 110 trabajadores, entre médicos, enfermeros, obstetras y personal técnico. Se encontró un 10 % de la población con síndrome de burnout. El grupo de médicos presentó 16,3 % de burnout; el personal de enfermería y obstetras, 8,6 %; y en el personal técnico de enfermería no se encontró burnout. El personal con contratos temporales, un tiempo de servicio entre 1 a 10 años y de sexo masculino presentaron el síndrome con mayor frecuencia. Se halló un cuadro leve en un 34,5 % y moderado en un 18,2 %, asimismo se halló un 15,5 % de nivel alto de agotamiento emocional, un 33,6 % de nivel alto en la dimensión de despersonalización. Finalmente, un 51,8 % de la población presentó una baja realización personal. Se concluye que uno de cada 10 trabajadores del servicio de emergencia padecía de síndrome de burnout en el momento de la encuesta, que fue mayor en médicos y trabajadores con contratos temporales. Esta situación, que debe ser corregida, puede influir en la calidad de la atención en estos servicios.
Médicos, Personal de salud, Burnout syndrome, Physicians, Emergencias, Health personnel, Emergencies, Síndrome burnout
Médicos, Personal de salud, Burnout syndrome, Physicians, Emergencias, Health personnel, Emergencies, Síndrome burnout
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