BURNOUT SYNDROME IN MEDICAL RESIDENTS FROM MONTES CLAROS/MG
Introduction: The presence of stressor factors and the work conditions of medical residents favor the emergence of burnout syndrome, characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and decrease of professional fulfilment. Objective: Verify the relation between the Burnout syndrome and profe...
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| Tipo de recurso: | artículo |
| Estado: | Versión publicada |
| Fecha de publicación: | 2017 |
| País: | Brasil |
| Institución: | Universidade Municipal de São Caetano do Sul (USCS) |
| Repositorio: | Revista de Atenção à Saúde |
| Idioma: | portugués |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:ojs2.seer.uscs.edu.br:article/4587 |
| Acceso en línea: | http://seer.uscs.edu.br/index.php/revista_ciencias_saude/article/view/4587 |
| Access Level: | acceso abierto |
| Palabra clave: | Residência médica estresse medicina Medical residency stress medicine |
| Sumario: | Introduction: The presence of stressor factors and the work conditions of medical residents favor the emergence of burnout syndrome, characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and decrease of professional fulfilment. Objective: Verify the relation between the Burnout syndrome and professional and socio-demographic variables in doctors from the programs of medical residences of the main hospitals in Montes Claros/MG, Brazil. Materials and methods: The Maslach Burnout Inventory was used as a research tool, along with a socio-demographic assessment form. The sample consisted of 37 residents of three hospitals in Montes Claros/MG, Brazil. Results: A high rate (75.7%) of burnout syndrome was shown among the participants, although it was not evident its relation with gender, marital status, family income or working hours. Conclusion: Nevertheless, the data reinforce the importance of preventive measures against the physical and mental exhaustion of these professionals, as demonstrated by the high prevalence identified in this study. |
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