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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Autores: Ferreira, Emillyo César Neves, Ribeiro, Frederico Victor, Santos Neto, Rodrigo Pereira, Santos, Bruna Nathália, Espirito Santo, Luçandra Ramos, Prince, Karina Andrade, Oliveira, Marcos Vinícius Macedo de
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
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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.