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Introdução: A Síndrome de Burnout definida por Shirom como um estado afetivo crónico composto por Fadiga Física, Fadiga Cognitiva e Exaustão Emocional. É entendida como uma consequência do trabalho em que o indivíduo não consegue lidar com as exigências deste a longo prazo. A sua correlação com sintomas (distúrbios do sono, cefaleias recorrentes, problemas gastrointestinais) e biomarcadores (proteína C reativa, fibrinogénio, fator de necrose tumoral-α) tem vindo a ser demonstrada ao longo dos últimos anos. A existência desta nos profissionais que trabalham no sector da saúde tem sido bastante estudada, no entanto, o seu impacto nos profissionais de cuidados que trabalham em lares de terceira idade é uma área ainda por estudar.
Objetivo: Caraterizar a Síndrome de Burnout em prestadores de cuidados gerais e de saúde a trabalhar em lares de terceira idade no interior de Portugal, e analisar a relação de alguns fatores com a Síndrome neste contexto laboral.
Material e Métodos: Realizou-se um estudo transversal com uma amostra de 173 profissionais, 159 (91,9%) são mulheres, com uma média de idade de 42 (DP=10,4). A amostra foi recolhida em três concelhos do interior de Portugal (Covilhã, Guarda, Miranda do Douro). Em cada concelho foram selecionados dois lares, um de pequena e outro de maior dimensão, onde foi aplicado um questionário que incluía o SMBM de modo a avaliar a Síndrome de Burnout.
Resultados: O valor médio de Burnout nesta amostra foi de 2,74 (escala de 1 a 7). Maiores níveis da Síndrome foram associados a participantes casados, trabalhadores efetivos, doentes crónicos e aqueles que trabalham como auxiliares. As instituições apresentaram níveis de Burnout diferentes. Nos trabalhadores em horário rotativo observou-se uma maior exaustão emocional. Um rácio baixo de funcionários por utente e o enquadramento do lar numa zona mais urbana poderão ainda associar-se a níveis de Burnout mais elevados. O aumento dos níveis de Burnout pode ser explicado pelo aumento de experiência profissional (número de horas de trabalho) em 1,6%, de número de meses de baixa em 1,8%, e de tempo gasto no trajeto casa-trabalho em 2%.
Discussão/Conclusão: Na população em estudo foi possível identificar vários fatores influenciadores da Síndrome de Burnout podendo ser subdivididos em fatores individuais e fatores laborais e condições gerais de vida. As várias instituições incluídas no estudo apresentam níveis diferentes de Burnout, sugerindo que a gestão organizacional pode contribuir para agravar ou diminuir o Burnout. O estudo nesta população pretende contribuir para a prevenção e correção da Síndrome, revestindo-se de triplo benefício: para o funcionário portador da mesma, para os seus pares e para o idoso.
Introduction: Shirom defined Burnout Syndrome as a chronic affective state that is composed by Physical fatigue, Cognitive Fatigue and Emotional Exhaustion. It is understood as a consequence of work in which the individual can’t cope with long term demands. Its correlation with symptoms (sleep disturbances, recurring headaches, gastrointestinal problems) and biomarkers (C-reactive protein, fibrinogen, tumor necrosis factor-α) has been demonstrated over the past few years. The existence of burnout in health sector professionals has been well studied, however, the impact on professionals working in care homes for the elderly is an area for further study. Objective: Characterize Burnout Syndrome in general care providers and health workers in nursing homes in the interior of Portugal, and analyze the relationship of some factors to this Syndrome in this employment context. Material and Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study with a sample of 173 professionals, 159 (91.9%) are women, with a mean age of 42 (SD = 10.4). The sample was collected in three cities in the interior of Portugal (Covilhã, Guarda, Miranda do Douro). In each city were selected two homes, one small and one larger, where was applied a questionnaire that included SMBM to evaluate Burnout Syndrome. Results: The average value of burnout in this sample was 2.74 (range 1 to 7). Higher levels of syndrome were associated with married participants, staff workers, the chronically ill and those who work as assistants. Institutions had different levels of burnout. Greater emotional exhaustion was observed in rotating schedule workers. A low ratio of employees per user and the home environment in a more urban area may also be associated with higher levels of Burnout. The increased levels of burnout can be explained by the increase of professional experience (number of hours) at 1.6%, the number of sick leave at 1.8%, and time spent on the way home to work in 2 %. Discussion / Conclusion: In the study population were identified several factors influencing Burnout Syndrome that can be subdivided into individual factors and labor factors and general living conditions. The various institutions included in the study have different levels of Burnout, suggesting that the organizational management can contribute to aggravate or decrease Burnout. The study in this population aims to contribute to the prevention and correction of the Syndrome, putting on a triple benefit: for the worker with the Syndrome, for their peers and for the elderly.
Introduction: Shirom defined Burnout Syndrome as a chronic affective state that is composed by Physical fatigue, Cognitive Fatigue and Emotional Exhaustion. It is understood as a consequence of work in which the individual can’t cope with long term demands. Its correlation with symptoms (sleep disturbances, recurring headaches, gastrointestinal problems) and biomarkers (C-reactive protein, fibrinogen, tumor necrosis factor-α) has been demonstrated over the past few years. The existence of burnout in health sector professionals has been well studied, however, the impact on professionals working in care homes for the elderly is an area for further study. Objective: Characterize Burnout Syndrome in general care providers and health workers in nursing homes in the interior of Portugal, and analyze the relationship of some factors to this Syndrome in this employment context. Material and Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study with a sample of 173 professionals, 159 (91.9%) are women, with a mean age of 42 (SD = 10.4). The sample was collected in three cities in the interior of Portugal (Covilhã, Guarda, Miranda do Douro). In each city were selected two homes, one small and one larger, where was applied a questionnaire that included SMBM to evaluate Burnout Syndrome. Results: The average value of burnout in this sample was 2.74 (range 1 to 7). Higher levels of syndrome were associated with married participants, staff workers, the chronically ill and those who work as assistants. Institutions had different levels of burnout. Greater emotional exhaustion was observed in rotating schedule workers. A low ratio of employees per user and the home environment in a more urban area may also be associated with higher levels of Burnout. The increased levels of burnout can be explained by the increase of professional experience (number of hours) at 1.6%, the number of sick leave at 1.8%, and time spent on the way home to work in 2 %. Discussion / Conclusion: In the study population were identified several factors influencing Burnout Syndrome that can be subdivided into individual factors and labor factors and general living conditions. The various institutions included in the study have different levels of Burnout, suggesting that the organizational management can contribute to aggravate or decrease Burnout. The study in this population aims to contribute to the prevention and correction of the Syndrome, putting on a triple benefit: for the worker with the Syndrome, for their peers and for the elderly.
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Síndrome de Burnout Síndrome de Burnout - Prestadores de cuidados de saúde - Lar de idosos
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Universidade da Beira Interior