Work-family interface on hazardous alcohol use and increased risk for prescription drug misuse among diverse working parents in STEM.

BACKGROUND: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) industries are competitive and can be stressful work environments leading to an increase in substance misuse. Little is known on the role of work-related risk and protective factors on substance misuse among working parents navigating multiple roles. OBJECTIVES: This study aims to examine work-life balance as a protective factor and various risk factors (emotional exhaustion, work-family, family-work conflicts) for hazardous alcohol use and increased risk for prescription drug misuse among diverse working parents in STEM. METHODS: Participants (n = 1,228) were recruited via Qualtrics from across the US and the sample was racially ethnic and gender (50% men, 50% women) diverse. An overall path analysis was conducted to explore direct and indirect effects of work-life balance on hazardous alcohol use and increased risk for prescription drug misuse. Path analyses explored the racial-ethnic and gender differences across the overall model. RESULTS: Path analysis revealed that healthy work-life balance indirectly predicts decreased hazardous alcohol use (b = -.149, p = .004) and decreased risk for prescription drug misuse (b = -.185, p < .001). Exploration of the model across racial-ethnic and gender groups revealed that higher work-life balance indirectly predicts decreased hazardous alcohol use for Black and Asian Americans, but not for Latinos and Whites; and higher work-life balance indirectly predicts decreased hazardous alcohol use for men, but not women. CONCLUSIONS: Identifying the work-family interface can help providers understand prevention, risk-reduction practices, and interventions for hazardous alcohol use and prescription drug misuse among diverse working parents in STEM.

[Burnout and teamwork in primary care teams]. / Burnout y trabajo en equipo en los profesionales de Atención Primaria.

OBJECTIVE: To estimate the prevalence of burnout and the perception of teamwork in Primary Care teams from Barcelona. DESIGN: Multicenter cross-sectional. LOCATION: Primary Health Care Teams from Barcelona. Institut Català de la Salut. PARTICIPANTS: All permanent employees or temporary professionals of all categories from 51 teams (N=2398). A total of 879 responses (36.7%) were obtained. MEASUREMENTS: The Maslach Burnout Inventory questionnaire, with 3 dimensions, was sent by emotional exhaustion (AE), depersonalization (DP), and personal accomplishment (RP). Burnout is considered present when two or more dimensions scored high marks. Perception of teamwork and evaluation of leaders was evaluated using an ad hoc questionnaire. RESULTS: The prevalence of burnout was17.2% (two or more dimensions affected), and 46.2% had at least one of the three dimensions with a high level. A high level of AE was found in 38.2%, of DP in 23.8%, and 7.7% had low RP. Almost half (49.2%) believe that teamwork is encouraged in their workplace. Social workers overall, have a higher average of dimensions affected at a high level, followed by administrative personnel, dentists, doctors and nurses (p<0.001). Permanent staff have a greater degree of emotional exhaustion (p<0.002). Those who rated their leaders worst and least rated teamwork had more emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and higher level of burnout in general (p<0.001). CONCLUSIONS: The level of burnout among professionals is considerable, with differences existing between occupational categories. Teamwork and appreciating their leaders protect from burnout.

Prevalence of burnout syndrome in Spanish radiologists.

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: The primary objective was to analyze the prevalence and degree of professional burnout in radiologists in Spain. Secondary objectives were to identify possible factors that increase or decrease the risk of burnout to enable preventive and corrective measures, decrease the stress associated with this condition, and thereby increase radiologists' performance and satisfaction at work. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This cross-sectional observational study used a voluntary, anonymous online survey of attending radiologists and residents through Google Forms®. The survey was structured into three sections: a qualitative assessment of the degree of professional burnout with the Maslach Burnout Inventory Human Services Survey (MBI-HSS), a series of sociodemographic and work-related questions, and a final section centered on possible causes of stress and improvements to the working environment. The results of the survey were analyzed statistically to determine which variables were associated with burnout syndrome as well as to identify possible risk factors and protective factors. RESULTS: After disseminating the survey through social networks and email contacts, we received a total of 226 responses (175 from attending radiologists and 51 from residents; 52% men; mean age, 41 ± 11 years; age range, 25-68). The prevalence of the syndrome was 33%, without significant differences between attending radiologists and residents. No risk factors associated with burnout were identified. Teaching in the workplace was the only protective factor. CONCLUSIONS: One-third of the respondents had burnout syndrome. Because the consequences of this syndrome can affect professionals' personal life and their ability to do their jobs, early detection and intervention should be prioritized.

[The worst year of my life. Emotional exhaustion and burnout due to COVID-19 in nursing home professionals. RESICOVID study]. / El peor año de mi vida. Agotamiento emocional y burnout por la COVID-19 en profesionales de residencias. Estudio RESICOVID.

INTRODUCTION: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to major changes in the day-to-day operations of residential care facilities. Little is known about the impact it has had on professionals working in nursing homes in Spain. This research arose from the need to explore the situation experienced during the pandemic and to delve into the experiences as narrated by professionals working in nursing homes. The aim of the RESICOVID study was to analyze the effects on professionals of the measures taken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in nursing homes. MATERIAL AND METHOD: 31 professionals (mean age: 32.9 years; 83.8% women, in various areas of care) were interviewed. Seventy-one percent of the sample presented a diagnosis of COVID-19. The analysis was performed with the Atlas-ti v8 program. RESULTS: From the analysis of the interviews, 128 quotations were extracted, coded in the following dimensions: 1. experience of confinement; 2. perception of changes; 3. health problems; 4. cognitive and functional changes; 5. loneliness. CONCLUSIONS: Burnout, overload, lack of resources and uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have generated feelings of fear, exhaustion, anxiety, frustration and sadness in professionals who continue to this day without sufficient resources to face the situation. The design of contingency plans for future health crises should take into account this impact on care professionals.

Prevalence of burnout syndrome during the COVID-19 pandemic and associated factors.

BACKGROUND: The coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) epidemic spread throughout the world from the beginning of 2020, increasing healthcare professionals' workloads and levels of physical and emotional stress. AIMS: To determine the prevalence of burnout syndrome in Spanish radiologists during the COVID-19 pandemic and the factors associated with the development of this syndrome, and to compare these findings with those obtained before the pandemic. METHODS: This observation study took place between April 2020 and August 2020 (during the pandemic) through an online survey. A total of 150 responses were obtained. Demographic and work-related information was compiled. Burnout syndrome was measured with the Maslach Burnout Inventory Human Services Survey (MBI-HSS). The prevalence and characteristics of burnout syndrome obtained in this survey were compared with those of the same survey done in 2019. We performed a statistical analysis to identify possible risk factors and protective factors associated with this syndrome and to determine the homogeneity of the two samples. RESULTS: The prevalence of burnout syndrome increased during the COVID-19 pandemic (49.3% vs. 33.6%, p = 0.002). No risk factors or protective factors that were valid both before and after the pandemic were identified. No correlations were identified between sociodemographic or work-related characteristics and burnout syndrome. CONCLUSION: This study demonstrates that burnout syndrome increased significantly in radiologists during the COVID-19 pandemic, affecting nearly half of all those who responded to the survey. These results underline the need to assess support for professional wellbeing of radiologists in Spain. No correlations were identified between burnout and gender, age, number of calls, years in the job, annual income, teaching, marital status, number of children, or type of contract.

The mediating role of COVID-19-related burden in the association between adverse childhood experiences and emotional exhaustion: results of the egePan - VOICE study.

Background: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) increase the risk for mental health problems. However, there is a lack of data targeting the role of ACEs for one of the most prevalent mental health problems in health-care professionals: burnout. Objective: We aimed to assess the relationship between ACEs and the core burnout dimension 'emotional exhaustion' (EE). As health-care professionals have been facing particular challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, we furthermore aimed to assess the role of COVID-19 associated burden in the interplay between ACEs and EE. Methods: During the first lockdown in Germany, a total of 2500 medical healthcare professionals were questioned in a cross-sectional online survey. Questions targeted, among others, sociodemographics, ACEs, COVID-19-associated problems (e.g. increase of workload, worries about relatives and patients) and emotional exhaustion, measured by the respective dimension of the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI). Results: In German health-care professionals, ACEs were associated with a higher EE score. The number of experienced ACEs was associated with the majority of assessed COVID-19-associated problems. An increasing number of ACEs predicted higher EE scores, controlling for gender. The association between ACEs and EE was mediated significantly by COVID-19-associated problems. These included maladaptive coping strategies such as increased smoking, drinking and use of antidepressants/tranquilizers, feeling less protected by measures of the employee or the state, a greater feeling of being burdened by COVID-19-associated problems and greater exhaustion and sleep problems. Conclusion: Our findings suggest ACEs as significant risk factor for EE in German health-care professionals. The current pandemic means a significant burden that further pronounces this risk.

Antecedentes: Las experiencias adversas en la niñez (ACEs en sus siglas en inglés) aumentan el riesgo de problemas de salud mental. Sin embargo, faltan datos sobre el papel de las ACEs en uno de los problemas de salud mental más prevalentes en los profesionales de la salud: el agotamiento (burnout).Objetivo: Nuestro objetivo fue evaluar la relación entre las ACEs y la dimensión central del agotamiento 'agotamiento emocional' (AE). Dado que los profesionales de la salud se han enfrentado a desafíos particulares durante la pandemia de COVID-19, además nos propusimos evaluar el papel de la carga asociada a COVID-19 en la interacción entre las ACEs y la AE.Métodos: Durante la primera cuarentena en Alemania, se interrogó a un total de 2500 profesionales de la salud en una encuesta transversal en línea. Las preguntas fueron dirigidas, entre otros, a datos sociodemográficos, ACEs, problemas asociados a COVID-19 (por ejemplo, aumento de la carga de trabajo, preocupaciones sobre familiares y pacientes) y agotamiento emocional, medidos por la dimensión respectiva del Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI).Resultados: En los profesionales sanitarios alemanes, las ACEs se asociaron con una puntuación de AE más alta. El número de ACEs experimentados se asoció con la mayoría de los problemas asociados a COVID-19 evaluados. Un mayor número de ACEs predijo puntuaciones de AE más altas, controlado por género. La asociación entre ACEs y AE fue mediada significativamente por problemas asociados con COVID-19. Estos incluyeron estrategias de afrontamiento desadaptativas, como fumar, beber y usar antidepresivos/tranquilizantes, sentirse menos protegido por las medidas del empleador o el estado, una mayor sensación de estar agobiado por los problemas asociados con COVID-19 y un mayor agotamiento y problemas de sueño.Conclusión: Nuestros hallazgos sugieren que las ACEs son un factor de riesgo significativo para la AE en los profesionales de la salud alemanes. La pandemia actual implica una carga importante que acentúa aún más este riesgo.

Professional burnout syndrome in specialist surgeons: prevalence and risk factors.

BACKGROUND: Medical surgeons specialists are exposed to risk factors, the most frequent being those of the psychosocial type, where burnout syndrome is included due to the type of exposure and diversification of their activities as a member of the health team and the legal and socio-labor repercussions. OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence and risk factors of burnout in medical surgeons. METHOD: Observational, descriptive and cross-sectional study in 296 specialists. The data was processed descriptively and inferentially with the support of the SPSS 15.0 and Epi-infoV6.1 program. RESULTS: There was a response in 92.5% of the interviewees and the burnout was found in 40.2%. Significant differences were detected in age under 40 years, not having a stable partner, and < 15 years with your partner, being a medical oncologist, having < 10 years of professional seniority and in the workplace. CONCLUSIONS: Burnout is frequent (40.2%), as risk factors are, being: woman; under 40 years old; not having a stable partner, under 15 years with her and not working this, without children; surgical medical oncologist; < 10 years of professional seniority and job position, night shift; definitive hiring; not having another job and more than 4 h in it. The involvement of the subscales behaves like the syndrome. There was a negative correlation with burnout between emotional exhaustion and depersonalization, and positive with lack of personal fulfillment at work.

ANTECEDENTES: Los médicos cirujanos especialistas están expuestos a factores de riesgo, siendo los más frecuentes los de tipo psicosocial, incluyendo el síndrome de desgaste profesional (burnout) por el tipo de exposición y la diversificación de sus actividades como miembros del equipo de salud, y las repercusiones jurídicas y sociolaborales. OBJETIVO: Determinar la prevalencia y los factores de riesgo del burnout en médicos cirujanos especialistas. MÉTODO: Estudio observacional, descriptivo y transversal, en 296 especialistas. Los datos se procesaron descriptivamente y de manera inferencial con apoyo de los programas SPSS 15.0 y Epi-infoV6.1. RESULTADOS: Hubo respuesta en el 92.5% de los entrevistados y el burnout se encontró en el 40.2%. Se detectaron diferencias significativas en edad menor de 40 años, no tener pareja estable o menos de 15 años con pareja, ser médico oncólogo quirúrgico, y tener menos de 10 años de antigüedad profesional o en puesto de trabajo. CONCLUSIONES: El burnout es frecuente (40.2%) y como factores de riesgo están ser mujer, ser menor de 40 años, no tener pareja estable o menos de 15 años con pareja y que esta no trabaje, no tener hijos, ser médico oncólogo quirúrgico, tener menos de 10 años de antigüedad profesional o en puesto de trabajo, trabajar en turno nocturno, tener contratación definitiva, no tener otro trabajo y trabajar más de 4 horas en él. La afectación de las subescalas se comporta como el síndrome. Hubo correlación negativa con el burnout entre agotamiento emocional y despersonalización, y positiva con falta de realización personal en el trabajo.

Síndrome de Burnout um risco aos profissionais de educação física: uma revisão integrativa / Burnout syndrome a risk to physical education profes-sionals: an integrative review / El síndrome de Burnout un riesgo para los profesionales de la educación física: una revisión integrativa

Objetivou-se identificar e analisar as características da síndro-me de burnout em profissionais da educação física no Brasil. Foi realiza-da uma revisão integrativa, entre os meses de janeiro e julho de 2022, com buscas nos BVS/ Portal Bireme, Scielo, Lilacs, e Google Acadêmico. Foram identificados 10 estudos nos últimos 20 anos. A prevalência da síndrome de Burnout foi em média de 11,55%. Os estudos associam o esgotamento profissional a sobrecarga de trabalho, pluriemprego e remuneração inadequada. Desta forma, evidenciou-se os riscos aos quais essa classe profissional é exposta, ressaltando a importância de manter condições e ambientes de trabalhos adequados. Todavia, mais estudos sobre a síndrome de Burnout em profissionais da educação física devém ser conduzidos no Brasil (AU).

This research aimed to identify and analyze the Burnout syn-drome characteristics in physical education professionals in Brazil. An in-tegrative review was carried out, from January to July 2022. The research were performed in the BVS/Portal Bireme, Scielo, Lilacs and Google Scholar. The literature reported 10 studies in Brazil in the last 20 years. In general, the mean prevalence of Burnout syndrome was 11,55%. Moreover, the studies associate professional exhaustion with overwork, multiple jobs and inadequate remuneration. The study highlighted the syndrome incidence and risks to this professional class and emphasized the importance of maintaining adequate working conditions and envi-ronments. However, more studies on Burnout syndrome in physical ed-ucation professionals should be conducted in Brazil (AU).

El objetivo fue identificar y analizar las características del síndrome de burnout en profesionales de educación física en Brasil. Se realizó una revisión integradora entre enero y julio de 2022, con búsque-das en el Portal BVS/Bireme, Scielo, Lilacs y Google Scholar. Se identifica-ron 10 estudios en los últimos 20 años. El predominio del síndrome de Burnout fue en promedio de 11,55%. Los estudios asocian el desgaste profesional con el exceso de trabajo, el pluriempleo y la remuneración inadecuada. De esta manera, se resaltaron los riesgos a los que está ex-puesta esta clase profesional, resaltando la importancia de mantener condiciones y ambientes de trabajo adecuados. Sin embargo, se deben realizar más estudios sobre el síndrome de Burnout en profesionales de la educación física en Brasil (AU).

Síndrome de Burnout um risco aos profissionais de educação física: uma revisão integrativa / Burnout syndrome a risk to physical education profes-sionals: an integrative review / El síndrome de Burnout un riesgo para los profesionales de la educación física: una revisión integrativa

Objetivou-se identificar e analisar as características da síndro-me de burnout em profissionais da educação física no Brasil. Foi realiza-da uma revisão integrativa, entre os meses de janeiro e julho de 2022, com buscas nos BVS/ Portal Bireme, Scielo, Lilacs, e Google Acadêmico. Foram identificados 10 estudos nos últimos 20 anos. A prevalência da síndrome de Burnout foi em média de 11,55%. Os estudos associam o esgotamento profissional a sobrecarga de trabalho, pluriemprego e remuneração inadequada. Desta forma, evidenciou-se os riscos aos quais essa classe profissional é exposta, ressaltando a importância de manter condições e ambientes de trabalhos adequados. Todavia, mais estudos sobre a síndrome de Burnout em profissionais da educação física devém ser conduzidos no Brasil.

This research aimed to identify and analyze the Burnout syn-drome characteristics in physical education professionals in Brazil. An in-tegrative review was carried out, from January to July 2022. The research were performed in the BVS/Portal Bireme, Scielo, Lilacs and Google Scholar. The literature reported 10 studies in Brazil in the last 20 years. In general, the mean prevalence of Burnout syndrome was 11,55%. Moreover, the studies associate professional exhaustion with overwork, multiple jobs and inadequate remuneration. The study highlighted the syndrome incidence and risks to this professional class and emphasized the importance of maintaining adequate working conditions and envi-ronments. However, more studies on Burnout syndrome in physical ed-ucation professionals should be conducted in Brazil.

El objetivo fue identificar y analizar las características del síndrome de burnout en profesionales de educación física en Brasil. Se realizó una revisión integradora entre enero y julio de 2022, con búsque-das en el Portal BVS/Bireme, Scielo, Lilacs y Google Scholar. Se identifica-ron 10 estudios en los últimos 20 años. El predominio del síndrome de Burnout fue en promedio de 11,55%. Los estudios asocian el desgaste profesional con el exceso de trabajo, el pluriempleo y la remuneración inadecuada. De esta manera, se resaltaron los riesgos a los que está ex-puesta esta clase profesional, resaltando la importancia de mantener condiciones y ambientes de trabajo adecuados. Sin embargo, se debenrealizar más estudios sobre el síndrome de Burnout en profesionales de la educación física en Brasil.

Síndrome de Burnout en profesionales de la salud antes y durante la pandemia de COVID-19 / Burnout Syndrome Among Health Professionals Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Objective: To describe the differences in burnout syndrome (BS) before and during the COVID-19 pandemic among health professionals, according to prevalence, levels, sociodemographic, occupational, risk, and protective factors. Methods: A comparative descriptive study was conducted, with two samples of similar characteristics from public hospitals in Peru. The sample was 177 for 2019 and 167 for 2021. The instrument used was the Maslach Burnout Inventory. Results: It was found that there is a higher prevalence of BS and lower personal fulfillment (PF) during the pandemic. For BS, female sex is a risk factor during the pandemic. For emotional exhaustion (EE), the female gender is a risk factor before and during the pandemic. For depersonalization (DP), being 39 years of age or older is a protective factor before the pandemic. Conclusions: There are significant differences in the scores of BS, EE, and PF; no significant differences for DP were found in both periods(AU)

Objetivo: Describir las diferencias en el síndrome de burnout (BS) antes y durante la pandemia de COVID-19 en los profesionales de la salud, según la prevalencia, niveles, factores sociodemográficos, ocupacionales, de riesgo y protectores. Materiales y Métodos: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo comparativo, con dos muestras de características similares de hospitales públicos en Perú. La muestra fue de 177 para 2019 y 167 para 2021. El instrumento utilizado fue el Inventario de Burnout de Maslach. Resultados: Se encontró que existe una mayor prevalencia de BS y menor realización personal (RP) durante la pandemia. Para BS, el sexo femenino es un factor de riesgo durante la pandemia. Para el agotamiento emocional (AE), el género femenino es un factor de riesgo antes y durante la pandemia. Para la despersonalización (DE), la edad de 39 años y más es un factor protector antes de la pandemia. Conclusiones: Existen diferencias significativas en las puntuaciones de BS, AE y RP; para DE no se encontraron diferencias significativas en ambos períodos(AU)

Fadiga por compaixão em enfermeiros intensivistas: revisão integrativa / Compassion fatigue in intensive care nurses: integrative review / Fatiga por compasión en enfermeras de cuidados intensivos: revisión integradora

Introdução: A fadiga por compaixão é caracterizada pelo desenvolvimento de exaustão emocional, física e/ou espiritual como resultado do trabalho com indivíduos em estado crítico. Objetivos: analisar as evidências empíricas atuais relacionadas à prevalência, causas e resultados da fadiga por compaixão entre enfermeiros de cuidados intensivos. Método: Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa por meio de uma pesquisa avançada em bancos de dados: Pubmed, Scielo e Medline. A amostra foi composta por dez artigos que atenderam aos critérios de inclusão. A busca limitou-se a pesquisas realizadas de 2017 a 2022. Resultados: Os principais achados desta revisão integrativa foram que a prevalência de fadiga por compaixão entre os enfermeiros variou entre os diversos ambientes de cuidados intensivos. Em relação às causas e consequências da fadiga por compaixão, esta revisão descobriu que o ambiente de trabalho e a demografia dos enfermeiros, como idade e anos de experiência, foram preditores de fadiga por compaixão, e os fatores que atenuam os efeitos da fadiga por compaixão entre enfermeiros intensivista incluíram líder e suporte administrativo dentro do cenário clínico e as estratégias de enfrentamento empregadas pelos enfermeiros. Há evidências inconclusivas para identificar preditores explícitos de fadiga por compaixão entre enfermeiros intensivistas. Conclusão: É provável que o início da fadiga por compaixão entre os enfermeiros de cuidados intensivos possa ser reduzido com uma monitorização cuidadosa do bem-estar físico e emocional no ambiente de cuidados intensivos, bem como através da oferta de educação em saúde aos enfermeiros para ajudar no desenvolvimento de estratégias de enfrentamento para evitar fadiga da compaixão.

Introduction: Compassion fatigue is characterized by the development of emotional, physical, and/or spiritual exhaustion as a result of working with critically ill individuals. Aims: To analyze the current empirical evidence related to the prevalence, causes, and outcomes of compassion fatigue among critical care nurses. Method: This is an integrative review by means of an advanced search in databases: Pubmed, Scielo and Medline. The sample was composed of ten articles that met the inclusion criteria. The search was limited to research conducted from 2017 to 2022. Results: The main findings of this integrative review were that the prevalence of compassion fatigue among nurses varied across different acute care settings. Regarding the causes and consequences of compassion fatigue, this review found that work environment and nurse demographics, such as age and years of experience, were predictors of compassion fatigue, and factors that mitigate the effects of compassion fatigue among intensivist nurses included leader and administrative support within the clinical setting and the coping strategies employed by nurses. There is inconclusive evidence to identify explicit predictors of compassion fatigue among intensivist nurses. Conclusion: It is likely that the onset of compassion fatigue among intensive care nurses can be reduced with careful monitoring of physical and emotional well-being in the intensive care setting, as well as through the provision of health education to nurses to assist in the development of coping strategies to avoid compassion fatigue.

Introducción: La fatiga por compasión se caracteriza por el desarrollo de agotamiento emocional, físico y/o espiritual como resultado del trabajo con enfermos críticos. Objetivos: Analizar la evidencia empírica actual relacionada con la prevalencia, las causas y los resultados de la fatiga por compasión entre las enfermeras de cuidados intensivos. Método: Se trata de una revisión integradora a través de una búsqueda avanzada en las bases de datos: Pubmed, Scielo y Medline. La muestra se compuso de diez artículos que cumplían los criterios de inclusión. La búsqueda se limitó a investigaciones realizadas entre 2017 y 2022. Resultados: Los principales hallazgos de esta revisión integradora fueron que la prevalencia de la fatiga por compasión entre las enfermeras varió en los diferentes entornos de cuidados agudos. En relación con las causas y consecuencias de la fatiga por compasión, esta revisión encontró que el entorno de trabajo y los datos demográficos de las enfermeras, como la edad y los años de experiencia, fueron predictores de la fatiga por compasión, y los factores que mitigan los efectos de la fatiga por compasión entre las enfermeras de cuidados intensivos incluyeron el apoyo del líder y administrativo dentro del entorno clínico y las estrategias de afrontamiento empleadas por las enfermeras. No hay pruebas concluyentes para identificar predictores explícitos de la fatiga por compasión entre las enfermeras de cuidados intensivos. Conclusión: Es probable que la aparición de la fatiga por compasión entre las enfermeras de cuidados intensivos pueda reducirse con una cuidadosa monitorización del bienestar físico y emocional en el entorno de los cuidados intensivos, así como mediante la provisión de educación sanitaria a las enfermeras para ayudar en el desarrollo de estrategias de afrontamiento para evitar la fatiga por compasión.

Prevalencia de síndrome de Burnout en internos de pediatría de la Universidad Católica del Maule / Burnout Syndrome Prevalence in pediatric interns of the Catholic University of Maule

Burnout syndrome is a public health problem, a pathological entity that affects professionals who work directly with people, such as health professionals. It is currently described as being composed of three dimensions: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and personal fulfillment, and its evaluation is carried out through the Maslach Burnout Inventory questionnaire. The present study aims to measure, by means of the aforementioned instrument, the prevalence of Burnout Syndrome in pediatric interns of the Universidad Católica del Maule and find out which is the most frequent characteristic that the pathology presents, in relation to the 3 subgroups. It corresponds to a descriptive and cross-sectional study, in which the Maslach Burnout Inventory questionnaire was applied to a sample of 18 pediatric inmates of the Regional Hospital of Talca, together with an informed consent to each participant. The results showed that the burnout syndrome is present in 11,11% of pediatric interns, in addition it was observed that a high percentage manifests alterations in the studied subdimensions, which makes us conclude that attention should be given urgently to this problem, in order to guarantee mental health support to those who need it.

Psychometric analysis of the Escala de Cansancio Emocional in Ecuadorian college students during the COVID-19 outbreak

Academic emotional exhaustion is the first stage of academic burnout syndrome, and it is necessary to evaluate it and intervene early since the consequences are significant for people. The objective of this research is to perform a psychometric analysis of the Emotional Exhaustion Scale (Escala de Cansancio Emocional, ECE) to evaluate its internal structure, measurement invariance, and internal consistency reliability, in a sample of Ecuadorian college students in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Four hundred and fifty-three college students from Ecuador participated (76.21 % women) between the ages of 17 and 35 (M = 22.76 years). Results show that the one-dimensional structure has statistical support, is invariant concerning sex, and shows adequate internal consistency reliability. It is concluded that the ECE has adequate psychometric properties that allow its use in Ecuadorian college students.

El agotamiento emocional académico es la primera etapa del síndrome de burnout académico, y es necesario evaluarlo e intervenir temprano ya que las consecuencias son significativas para las personas. El objetivo de esta investigación es realizar un análisis psicométrico de la Escala de Cansancio Emocional (ECE) para evaluar su estructura interna, invariancia de medida y confiabilidad de consistencia interna, en una muestra de estudiantes universitarios ecuatorianos en el contexto de la pandemia COVID-19. Participaron 453 estudiantes universitarios de Ecuador (76.21 % mujeres) de entre 17 y 35 años (M = 22.76 años). Los resultados muestran que la estructura unidimensional tiene soporte estadístico, es invariante en cuanto al sexo y muestra una adecuada confiabilidad de consistencia interna. Se concluye que la ECE tiene propiedades psicométricas adecuadas que permiten su uso en estudiantes universitarios ecuatorianos.

O esgotamento emocional acadêmico é o primeiro estágio da Síndrome de Burnout Acadêmico, sendo necessário avaliá-lo e intervir precocemente, pois as consequências são significativas para as pessoas. O objetivo desta pesquisa é realizar uma análise psicométrica da Escala de Cansaço Emocional (Escala de Cansancio Emocional, ECE) para avaliar sua estrutura interna, invariância de medida e confiabilidade da consistência interna, em uma amostra de estudantes universitários equatorianos no contexto da pandemia COVID-19. Participaram 453 estudantes universitários do Equador (76,21 % mulheres) entre 17 e 35 anos (M = 22,76 anos). Os resultados mostram que a estrutura unidimensional possui suporte estatístico, é invariável em relação ao sexo e apresenta adequada confiabilidade de consistência interna. Conclui-se que a ECE possui propriedades psicométricas adequadas que permitem seu uso em estudantes universitários equatorianos.

Percepción social del agotamiento emocional en profesionales de enfermería: experiencias con el paciente y la organización / Social perception of emotional exhausti on in nurses: experiences with the patient an d the organization

Objetivo: comprender las percepciones de los profesionales de enfermería sobre el agotamiento emocional y sus consecuencias sobre el trabajador, el paciente y la organización. Método: a partir de un diseño cualitativo se realizó un estudio en la ciudad de Medellín, en el año 2019, por medio de entrevistas en profundidad, a profesionales en enfermería, en quienes se indago sobre las fuentes y consecuencias del agotamiento emocional, hasta alcanzar la saturación teórica. El estudio se abordó con una perspectiva y un análisis fenomenológico. Resultados: durante las entrevistas emergieron siete temas como generadores de agotamiento emocional; quehacer propio de la enfermería, exceso de labores administrativas, conflicto familia-trabajo, relacionamiento, falta de control sobre el trabajo, sobrecarga de trabajo y los desenlaces negativos observados en los pacientes. Como consecuencias del agotamiento emocional se identifican las fallas sobre la seguridad del paciente, insatisfacción laboral y baja productividad. Conclusión: el agotamiento emocional es una experiencia compleja, nuestros resultados señalan algunas áreas potenciales para su intervención en los profesionales de la enfermería, tales como la comunicación con los pacientes y familias, el aumento del control sobre el trabajo y las expectativas realistas en la atención en salud. El trabajo de tipo administrativo y la participación en instancias de decisión dentro de las instituciones de salud, deberán realizarse con base en la evaluación de la pertinencia y de carga laboral de cada profesional de enfermería(AU)

Objective: to understand the perceptions nurses have regarding emotional exhaustion and its consequences on the worker, the patient and the organization. Method: In 2019, we conducted a qualitative study in Medellin (Colombia), through in-depth interviews with nursing professionals, in whom the sources and consequences of emotional exhaustion were explored until reaching theoretical saturation. The study was approached using a phenomenological perspective and analysis.Results: during the interviews, seven themes emerged as generators of emotional exhaustion: nursing work, excessive administrative tasks, family-work conflict, relationship, lack of control over work, work overload and negative outcomes observed in patients. Consequences of emotional exhaustion included patient safety errors, job dissatisfaction and low productivity. Conclusion: emotional exhaustion is a complex experience. Our results indicate some potential areas for intervention in nurses, including communication with patients and families, greater job control and realistic expectations regarding health care outcomes. Administrative tasks and participation in decision-making groups within health institutions must be conducted out based on an evaluation of the relevance and workload of each nursing professional(AU)

Prevalencia y severidad del burnout académico en estudiantes universitarios durante la pandemia por la COVID-19

Introducción: El burnout académico (BA) es un proceso insidioso caracterizado por el sentimiento de agotamiento emocional a causa de las demandas de la vida académica, y pese a su repercusión en la salud de las personas, su prevalencia aún no ha sido reportada en Perú. El objetivo del presente trabajo fue reportar la prevalencia de BA, basado en el agotamiento emocional, que experimentan los estudiantes universitarios, y la diferencia según sexo y año de estudio. Método: Participaron 341 estudiantes universitarios (76% mujeres) de diversas instituciones que se encontraban entre el segundo y cuarto año de estudios. Fue utilizada la Escala de Cansancio Emocional en la evaluación de los estudiantes. Resultados: La prevalencia de BA fue descrita mediante porcentajes y la comparación entre grupos fue realizada con medidas de magnitud del efecto. Los resultados revelan niveles de BA a un nivel alto (31.4%) y en riesgo (11.7%). Por otro lado, las mujeres puntúan más alto que los hombres en BA, pero no se hallaron diferencias según el año de estudio. La asociación con ansiedad y depresión fue moderada. Conclusiones: La prevalencia de burnout académico fue significativa, y se asocia con ansiedad y depresión.

Background: Academic burnout (AB) is an insidious process characterized by the feeling of emotional exhaustion due to the demands of academic life. Despite its impact on people's health, its prevalence has not yet been reported in Peru. The objective was to estimate the prevalence of AB, based on the emotional exhaustion experienced by university students, and the differences according to the student's year of study and sex. Method: Participants were 341 college students (76% women) from several institutions who were enrolled between the second and fourth year-of-studies. The Emotional Exhaustion Scale was used to measure students' AB. Results: The prevalence of AB was described by percentages and the comparison between groups was performed with effect size measures. The results reveal BA levels at a high level (31.4%) and risk (11.7%). On the other hand, women score higher than men in BA, but no differences were found according to the year of study. The association with anxiety and depression was moderate. Conclusions: The prevalence of academic burnout was significant, and it is associated with anxiety and depression.

Síndrome de Burnout en psiquiatras de Pinar del Río / Burnout syndrome in Psychiatrists from Pinar del Río Province

Introducción: Las frecuentes quejas expresadas por profesionales de diferentes especialidades vinculadas a las tensiones generadas por el trabajo favorecen conductas que expresan agotamiento emocional, pérdida de interés en el trabajo y actitudes indiferentes ante las personas a las cuales atiende, lo que ha sido llamado síndrome de burnout. La apreciable frecuencia en que estas manifestaciones son expresadas por los colegas motivó la realización de la investigación. Objetivo: Identificar la presencia del síndrome de burnout en un grupo de psiquiatras de la provincia de Pinar del Río. Métodos: Se realizó una investigación transversal mediante la aplicación del Maslach Burnout Inventory a 35 psiquiatras de la provincia Pinar del Río, se utilizó el método porcentual de cálculo. Resultados: Se identificaron 12 profesionales (34,2 por ciento) que se les diagnosticó síndrome de burnout o en riesgo, así como una baja incidencia de casos en los 10 primeros años de graduado como médico, no así en los psiquiatras en que sí se diagnosticó mayoritariamente en los primeros años de ejercer la especialidad. La relación mental estable presupone un mayor riesgo de padecer el síndrome o estar en riesgo. Conclusiones: El síndrome de burnout o el riesgo de padecerlo se diagnosticó en poco más de un tercio de los psiquiatras, la relativa alta frecuencia del síndrome en los que tienen pareja estable pudiera atribuirse a otros factores que gravitan junto a los vinculados al trabajo y no a este solamente(AU)

Introduction: Complaints frequently expressed by professionals from different specialties and related to the tensions produced by work may provoke behaviors consistent with emotional exhaustion, loss of interest in work and indifferent attitudes towards the people they attend. This has been called burnout syndrome. The appreciable frequency in which these manifestations are expressed by colleagues motivated this research. Objective: To identify the presence of burnout syndrome in a group of psychiatrists in Pinar del Río Province. Methods: A cross-sectional research was carried out through the application of the Maslach Burnout Inventory to 35 psychiatrists from Pinar del Río Province. The percentage method of calculation was used. Results: Twelve professionals (34.2 percent) were identified as diagnosed with burnout syndrome or at risk of it, together with a low incidence of cases in the first ten years after graduating as a medical doctor; but not among psychiatrists, in which it was diagnosed mostly in the first years of practicing the specialty. The stable mental relationship presupposes a greater risk for suffering from the syndrome or for being at risk. Conclusions: Burnout syndrome or the risk of suffering from was diagnosed in just over one third of psychiatrists. The relative high frequency of the syndrome in those with a stable partner could be attributed to other factors together with those related to work and not to this alone(AU)

Síndrome de burnout en los neurólogos colombianos: prevalência y factores asociados / Burnout syndrome in Colombian neurologists: prevalence and associated factors

RESUMEN INTRODUCCIÓN: El síndrome de burnout es una condición de prevalência creciente que afecta la calidad de vida y los resultados laborales de quienes lo padecen. OBJETIVO: Describir la prevalencia y factores asociados del síndrome de burnout en neurólogos colombianos. METODOLOGÍA: Mediante encuesta autoadministrada se obtuvo información de 119 neurólogos laboralmente activos en Colombia. Se incluyeron datos correspondientes a variables sociodemográficas junto con la escala Maslasch Burnout Inventory. Para calcular la correlación estadística de variables se utilizó regresión logística. RESULTADOS: El síndrome de burnout se determinó en el 49,6 % de los entrevistados (afectación de 2 o más dimensiones). Esta condición se correlacionó con el sexo femenino (P=0,036), el número de horas trabajadas por semana (P=0,040) y la frecuencia de satisfacción con el trabajo (P<0,001). La práctica de actividades de esparcimiento fue estadísticamente significativa (P=0,024) como factor protector. CONCLUSIÓN: El síndrome de burnout es una condición prevalente en los neurólogos en Colombia. Esta información es útil para la creación de políticas encaminadas a mejorar las condiciones del ejercicio de esta especialidad en nuestro país.

SUMMARY INTRODUCTION: Burnout syndrome is a condition of increasing prevalence that affects quality of life and labor outcomes. OBJECTIVE: To describe the prevalence and factors related to burnout syndrome in Colombian neurologists. METHODOLOGY: By mean of a self-administered survey we obtained information from 119 neurologists currently working in Colombia. Sociodemographic and Maslasch Burnout Inventory data were collected. To calculate statistical correlation of variables related to the syndrome a logistic regression model was used. RESULTS: Burnout syndrome was determined in 49.6% of interviewed neurologists (2 or more affected dimensions).This condition was related to female gender (P=0.036), number of hours worked weekly (P=0.040) and level of work satisfaction (P<0.001). Having a hobby was determined as protector for burnout (P=0.024). CONCLUSION: Burnout syndrome is a prevalent condition in Colombian neurologists. This information should be considered for designing policies directed to better labor conditions for this specialty in our country.

Agotamiento Emocional en estudiantes universitarios del área de la salud / Emotional exhaustion in university students within the health field

Resumen Introducción: El Agotamiento Emocional (AE) es la disminución de energía, sentimiento de desgaste emocional y físico, asociados a una sensación de frustración y fracaso. Los estudiantes universitarios experimentan situaciones que conjugan diversos elementos estresores. Objetivo: Describir el AE en estudiantes universitarios del área de la salud en instituciones de educación superior (IES) de la ciudad de Bucaramanga - Colombia. Materiales y métodos: Estudio cualitativo que siguió un diseño flexible de tipo descriptivo interpretativo, articulado al análisis de contenido. Se realizaron 175 entrevistas abiertas de forma consentida y voluntaria. Resultados: Se encontraron tres categorías con sus respectivas subcategorías: agotamiento emocional (consecuencias fisiológicas y psicológicas), dificultades asociadas (académicas, socio-familiares), estrategias de afrontamiento (activas y resolutivas, pasivas y negativas). Conclusiones: Los estudiantes experimentan el AE, hecho que repercute en su salud física y mental, disminución del desempeño académico y afectación en la vida familiar y social. Las estrategias de afrontamiento para algunos de ellos, son de carácter resolutivo, mientras que para otros son de tipo negativo. El AE puede ser mitigado con estrategias de prevención y apoyo psicosocial.

Abstract Introduction: Emotional exhaustion (EE) is a state of emotional and physical burnout and energy depletion that are associated with feelings of frustration and failure. University students experience situations that combine various stressful elements. Objective: To describe EE health field students from universities of the city of Bucaramanga - Colombia. Materials and methods: A qualitative study with a flexible, descriptive and interpretative design was carried out, which included 175 open interviews conducted in a consensual and voluntary manner. Results: Three categories and respective subcategories were revealed: (i) emotional exhaustion (physiological and psychological consequences); (ii) associated difficulties (academic, social and familiar); and (iii) coping strategies (active and decisive or passive and negative). Conclusions: Students experience EE, which affects their physical and mental health, decreases their academic performance and disturbs their familiar and social interactions. Some students apply decisive coping strategies, while others use negative ones. EE can be mitigated through prevention strategies and psychosocial support.

SARS-Cov-2 como detonante del síndrome de desgaste profesional en el personal de un centro de salud / SARS-Cov-2 as a trigger for professional wear syndrome in the staff of a health center

Introducción: La Organización Mundial de la Salud declaró el 11 de marzo del 2020 a la COVID-19 como pandemia debido a su rápido mecanismo de transmisión y difícil control epidemiológico, lo que representa una pesada carga para el sistema sanitario mundial. Objetivo: Determinar el nivel del síndrome de desgaste profesional que presenta el personal profesional y no profesional del Centro de Salud Jorge Chávez de Puerto Maldonado, frente a la llegada de la pandemia de la COVID-19. Métodos: Estudio no experimental, tipo descriptivo y transversal, con una muestra de 69 personas profesionales y no profesionales que laboran en el Centro de Salud Jorge Chávez de Puerto Maldonado, Perú, abril 2020. A quienes se les aplicó el inventario Maslach Burnout Inventory para valorar el síndrome de agotamiento frente al incremento de casos de COVID-19. Resultados: El 50,72 por ciento (n = 35) del personal que labora en el Centro de Salud Jorge Chávez presentó un nivel medio del síndrome de desgaste profesional, con el mayor peso en la subescala de agotamiento emocional con un 60,87 por ciento (n = 42) en nivel medio. La situación que más le preocupaba al personal es la escasez del equipo personal de protección como tapabocas, guantes y uniformes. Conclusiones: La mitad de los trabajadores profesionales y no profesionales del Centro de Salud Jorge Chávez presentan niveles medios del síndrome de desgaste profesional. El cansancio emocional es la dimensión más afectada, según las dimensiones definidas por Maslach Burnout Inventory. Entre las estrategias para afrontar la emergencia por COVID-19 están la planificación anticipada, el trabajo en equipo y la disponibilidad adecuada de equipos de protección personal, los cuales son factores fundamentales para prevenir el síndrome de desgaste profesional(AU)

Introduction: The World Health Organization declared COVID-19 on 11 March, 2020 as a pandemic due to its quick transmission mechanism and difficult epidemiological control, which poses a heavy burden on the global health system. Objective: Determine the level of professional wear syndrome presented by professional and non-professional staff of Jorge Chavez Health Center in Puerto Maldonado, facing the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: Non-experimental study, descriptive and transversal type, with a sample of 69 professional and non-professional persons working at Jorge Chavez Health Center in Puerto Maldonado, Peru, April 2020. The staff underwent Maslach Burnout Inventory applied to assess exhaustion syndrome while facing increased COVID-19 cases. Results: 50.72 percent (n=35) of staff working at Jorge Chavez Health Center had an average level of professional wear syndrome, with the highest weight in the emotional exhaustion subscale with 60.87 percent (n=42) at the mid-level. The situation of greatest concern to staff is the scarcity of personal protective equipment such as facemasks, gloves and uniforms. Conclusions: Half of the professional and non-professional workers at Jorge Chavez Health Center have average levels of professional wear syndrome. Emotional fatigue is the most affected dimension, according to the dimensions defined by Maslach Burnout Inventory. Among the strategies to address COVID-19 emergency are included: advance planning, teamwork, and adequate availability of personal protective equipment, which are key factors in preventing professional wear syndrome(AU)

Pandemia da Covid-19: perspectiva feminina sobre o isolamento social / Covid-19 pandemic: the female perspective on social isolation / Pandemia de Covid-19: perspectiva femenina acerca del aislamiento social

O isolamento decorrente do coronavírus (covid-19) trouxe diversas implicações no âmbito familiar, profissional e social, repercutindo intensamente no cotidiano. Assim, este estudo objetivou compreender a perspectiva feminina sobre o isolamento social, decorrente da pandemia da covid-19. O delineamento foi qualitativo, descritivo-exploratório e transversal, realizado com servidoras públicas de uma universidade federal do Sul do Brasil. As informações foram coletadas por questionário sociodemográfico e grupo focal. A partir da análise dos dados, emergiram quatro temáticas: a) (des)adaptação à nova rotina; b) "panela de pressão" dentro de casa; c) individualidade e conjugalidade; e d) estratégias de enfrentamento. Os resultados evidenciaram o agravo de um fenômeno conhecido: a sobrecarga feminina. Foram revelados os desafios da adaptação à nova rotina, as demandas dos diferentes papéis desempenhados pelas mulheres (mãe, trabalhadora, dona de casa, esposa) e o esgotamento emocional diante da expectativa de dar conta de tudo.

The isolation resulting from the coronavirus (covid-19) brought several implications to the family, professional and social spheres, with an intense repercussion in daily life. Hence, this study aimed to understand the female perspective on social isolation experienced due to the covid-19 pandemic. The design was qualitative, descriptive exploratory and cross-sectional, carried out with female public workers from a federal university of southern Brazil. The data were collected by sociodemographic questionnaire and focus group, and the analysis pointed to four themes: a) (dis)adaptation to the new routine; b) "pressure cooker" at home; c) individuality and conjugality; and d) coping strategies. The results highlighted the aggravation of a known phenomenon: women's overload. Also, the challenges of adapting to the new routine were revealed, as well as the demands of the different roles played by women (mother, worker, housewife, wife) and the psychological exhaustion from the expectation of taking care of everything.

El aislamiento resultante del coronavirus (covid-19) trajo varias implicaciones en el ámbito familiar, profesional y social, con una intensa repercusión en la vida cotidiana. Así, este estudio tuvo el objetivo de comprender la perspectiva femenina acerca del aislamiento social, experimentado debido a la pandemia covid-19. El diseño fue cualitativo, descriptivo-exploratorio y transversal, realizado con servidoras públicas de una universidad federal del sur de Brasil. La información se recogió a partir de un cuestionario sociodemográfico y un grupo focal. Del análisis de los datos emergieron cuatro temas: a) (des)adaptación a la nueva rutina; b) "olla a presión" dentro de la casa; c) individualidad y conyugalidad; y d) estrategias de afrontamiento. Los resultados evidenciaron el agravamiento de un fenómeno conocido: la sobrecarga femenina. Se revelaron los desafíos de adaptarse a la nueva rutina, las exigencias de los diferentes roles que desempeñan las mujeres (madre, trabajadora, ama de casa, esposa) y el agotamiento emocional frente a la expectativa de ocuparse de todo.