Efficacy and Safety of Topical Application of Olive Oil for Preventing Pressure Ulcers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

The purpose was to identify and summarize the existing evidence on the efficacy and safety of the topical application of olive oil for preventing pressure ulcers (PUs). We included only randomized controlled trials (RCTs) involving patients at risk of developing PUs, testing the topical application of olive oil versus other products for PU prevention. We assessed the risk of bias using the RoB 2 tool, and the certainty of the evidence with GRADE. Four RCTs met the eligibility criteria. All studies were judged at a low risk of bias overall. The meta-analysis showed that the clinical efficacy of olive oil for prevention occurs by reducing the incidence of PUs (RR = 0.56, 95% CI = 0.30 to 0.79, I2 = 0%); with no differences in adverse effects, it may be associated with a shorter development time of PUs and shorter hospital stays. The certainty of the evidence assessed by the GRADE approach was moderate and low. The topical application of olive oil is effective and safe in reducing the incidence of PUs compared to other treatments. These findings could provide new insights into olive oil as a preventive and alternative treatment for PUs as it is accessible and inexpensive compared to other products.

[Knowledge about warfarin treatment in patients with atrial fibrillation or mechanical prosthetic valves]. / Conocimientos acerca del tratamiento con warfarina en pacientes con fibrilación auricular o portadores de válvulas protésicas mecánicas.

Objective: To determine the degree of knowledge about warfarin treatment in patients with atrial fibrillation or with mechanical prosthetic valves. Materials and methods: Descriptive, observational, cross-sectional study. The OAK test was applied to all adult patients with a diagnosis of atrial fibrillation or with mechanical prosthetic valves treated with warfarin, who attended the hematology consultation from May 17 to November 10, 2022, at the "Instituto Nacional Cardiovascular Carlos Alberto Peschiera Carrillo". Results: A total of 150 patients participated, 64% were male, with a mean age of 60.3 ± 15 years, 45.3% with a diagnosis of atrial fibrillation and 54.7% with mechanical prosthetic valves. The mean OAK test score was 44.4% (8.4/19), only 6% (n=9) achieved a satisfactory score ≥75.0%, the percentage of correct answers according to dimensions was: 68 % in forms of use, 39.3% in interactions and complications and 41.1% in INR control. A 40.7% did not understand the meaning of the term INR and 81.3% did not know their optimal values. Conclusions: The patient's degree of knowledge about warfarin treatment was inadequate; both in its use, interactions and complications. Considering that it is a difficult drug to use, due to its narrow therapeutic window and its multiple interactions, inadequate knowledge of its use may contribute to inappropriate anticoagulation.

Prevalence of suicidal behaviors and associated factors among Peruvian adolescent students: an analysis of a 2010 survey. / Prevalencia de comportamientos suicidas y sus factores asociados en estudiantes adolescentes peruanos: análisis de encuesta de 2010.

INTRODUCTION: Adolescence is one of the stages in life most affected by suicide. In Peru, 22% of suicides occur in people 10 to 19 years old. However, mental health overall and factors associated with suicidal behaviors have not been well studied. OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of suicidal behaviors (ideation and ideation plus suicidal planning) and associated factors in Peruvian adolescent students. METHODS: A cross-sectional study analyzing data from the Global School-based Student Health Survey for Peru in 2010 was conducted to measure the prevalence of suicidal behaviors (ideation and ideation plus suicidal planning) and associated factors in Peruvian adolescent students. RESULTS: Of the 2521 students evaluated, 19.9% (95% CI: 17.8 to 22.2) presented suicidal ideation and 12.7% (95% CI: 11.1 to 14.5) presented suicidal planning in the last 12 months. Females had a higher prevalence of both ideation (27.5%, 95% CI: 24.9 to 30.4) and ideation plus suicidal planning (18.5%, 95% CI: 16.4 to 20.7). Multivariate analysis found that being female, having little parental support, having felt loneliness, having suffered from physical aggression, having been bullied, and alcohol consumption, were associated with ideation and ideation plus suicidal planning in adolescent students. CONCLUSION: Ideation and ideation plus suicidal planning is a problem in the Peruvian adolescent population and is associated with several factors. Strategies are needed to identify and register suicide in adolescents in Peru and to develop prevention programs.

INTRODUCCIÓN: La adolescencia es una de las etapas de la vida que presenta mayor cantidad de suicidios. En Perú, 22% de los suicidios ocurren en personas entre 10 y 19 años. Sin embargo, existen pocos estudios en salud mental y sobre los factores asociados con los comportamientos suicidas. OBJETIVO: Determinar la prevalencia de comportamientos suicidas (ideación e ideación más planificación suicida) y sus factores asociados en adolescentes escolares peruanos. MÉTODOS: Se realizó un estudio transversal que analizó los datos para Perú de la Global School-based Student Health 2010, para medir la prevalencia de comportamientos suicidas (ideación e ideación más planificación) y sus factores asociados en adolescentes peruanos. RESULTADOS: De los 2521 estudiantes evaluados, el 19,9% (intervalo de confianza 95%: 17,8 a 22,2) presentaron ideación suicida el 12,7% (intervalo de confianza 95%: 11,1 a 14,5) presentaron planificación suicida en los últimos 12 meses. En las mujeres se presentó una mayor prevalencia de ideación (27,5%, intervalo de confianza 95%: 24,9 a 30,4) e ideación más planificación suicida (18,5%, intervalo de confianza 95%: 16,4 a 20,7) en comparación con los hombres. El análisis multivariado encontró que ser mujer, tener poco apoyo o comprensión de los padres, sentirse solo, haber sufrido agresiones físicas, haber sido acosado y el consumo de alcohol se asociaron con la ideación e ideación más la planificación suicida en estudiantes adolescentes. CONCLUSIÓN: La ideación y la ideación más la planificación suicida son un problema en la población adolescente peruana y se vincula con varios factores. Se necesitan estrategias para identificar y registrar el suicidio entre los adolescentes en Perú y para desarrollar programas de prevención.

Purchase of medications without prescription in Peru: a cross-sectional population-based study.

Background: Low availability of medicines in health services, self-medication, inadequate use of medicines, and inadequate dispensing practices in pharmacies are frequent problems in Peru. We aimed to evaluate how frequent the purchase of medications without medical prescription is in Peru, and which factors are associated with this practice. Methods: We conducted a secondary analysis of the 2016 ENSUSALUD national survey data. Purchase of one or more medicines that require a prescription was measured as a dichotomous variable. Crude and adjusted prevalence ratios (PR) and their 95% confidence intervals (95% CI) were calculated using Poisson regressions model with robust variance to assess the association of purchasing of medicines that require prescriptions with sociodemographic factors. Results: There were 3858 participants in the dataset. The prevalence of purchasing medications without prescriptions was 47.2%. History of having previously consumed the same medication (31.6%), and the delay in receiving an appointment at health facilities (26.9%) were the main reasons to buy medications without a prescription. Regarding the recommendation of the medication purchased, the advice of the pharmacy, and remembering a previous old prescription, were the most frequent reasons (38.3%, and 25.9%, respectively). On the multivariable analysis, users that buy medications without prescription were more likely to be of aged 25-44; reside in the Jungle  and Highlands regions; and self-consumption of the purchase. Individuals with Seguro Integral de Salud (Comprehensive Health Insurance) were less likely to buy medications without prescription. Conclusions: There is a high prevalence of prescription requiring medication being bought without one from pharmacies in Peru. It is necessary to include the evaluation of consumer patterns to develop strategies with the aim to regulate the consumption of prescription drugs in the Peruvian population.

[Spatial analysis of childhood obesity and overweight in Peru, 2014]. / Análisis espacial del sobrepeso y la obesidad infantil en el Perú, 2014.

OBJECTIVES.: To estimate regional prevalence and identify the spatial patterns of the degree of overweight and obesity by districts in under five years children in Peru during 2014. MATERIALS AND METHODS.: Analysis of the information reported by the Information System Nutritional Status (SIEN) of the number of cases of overweight and obesity in children under five years recorded during 2014. Regional prevalence for overweight and obesity, and their respective confidence intervals to 95% were calculated. Moran index was used to determine patterns of grouping districts with high prevalence of overweight and/or obesity. RESULTS.: Data from 1834 districts and 2,318,980 children under five years were analyzed. 158,738 cases (6.84%; CI 95%: 6.81 to 6.87) were overweight, while 56,125 (2.42%; CI 95%: 2.40 to 2.44) obesity. The highest prevalence of overweight were identified in the regions of Tacna (13.9%), Moquegua (11.8%), Callao (10.4%), Lima (10.2%) and Ica (9.3%), and in the same regions for obesity with 5.3%; 4.3%; 4.0%; 4.0% and 3.8% respectively. The spatial analysis found grouping districts of high prevalence in 10% of all districts for both overweight and obesity, identifying 199 districts for overweight (126 urban and 73 rural), and 184 for obesity (136 urban and 48 rural). CONCLUSIONS.: The highest prevalence of overweight and obesity were identified in the Peruvian coast regions. Moreover, these regions are predominantly exhibited a spatial clustering of districts with high prevalence of overweight and obesity.

Análisis espacial del sobrepeso y la obesidad infantil en el Perú, 2014 / Spatial analysis of childhood obesity and overweight in Peru, 2014

RESUMEN Objetivos. Estimar las prevalencias regionales e identificar los patrones espaciales del grado de sobrepeso y obesidad por distritos, en menores de cinco años en el Perú durante el año 2014. Materiales y métodos. Análisis de la información reportada por el Sistema de Información del Estado Nutricional (SIEN) del número de casos de sobrepeso y obesidad en menores de cinco años registrados durante el año 2014. Se calcularon prevalencias regionales para sobrepeso y obesidad y sus respectivos intervalos de confianza al 95%. El índice de Moran fue utilizado para determinar los patrones de agrupación de distritos con altas prevalencia de sobrepeso y/o obesidad. Resultados. Se analizaron datos de 1834 distritos y 2 318 980 menores de cinco años, 158 738 casos (6,84%; IC 95%: 6,81-6,87) presentaron sobrepeso, mientras que 56 125 (2,42%; IC 95%: 2,40-2,44) obesidad. Las mayores prevalencias de sobrepeso fueron identificadas en las regiones de Tacna (13,9%), Moquegua (11,8%), Callao (10,4%), Lima (10,2%) e Ica (9,3%), y en las mismas regiones para obesidad con 5,3%; 4,3%; 4,0%; 4,0% y 3,8% respectivamente. El análisis espacial encontró agrupaciones distritales de altas prevalencias en un 10% del total de distritos tanto para sobrepeso y obesidad, identificándose 199 distritos para sobrepeso (126 urbanos y 73 rurales), y 184 para obesidad (136 urbanos y 48 rurales). Conclusiones. Se identificó las mayores prevalencias de sobrepeso y obesidad en regiones de la costa peruana. Asimismo, estas regiones son las que exhibieron predominantemente una agrupación espacial de distritos con altas prevalencias de sobrepeso y obesidad.

ABSTRACT Objectives. To estimate regional prevalence and identify the spatial patterns of the degree of overweight and obesity by districts in under five years children in Peru during 2014. Materials and methods. Analysis of the information reported by the Information System Nutritional Status (SIEN) of the number of cases of overweight and obesity in children under five years recorded during 2014. Regional prevalence for overweight and obesity, and their respective confidence intervals to 95% were calculated. Moran index was used to determine patterns of grouping districts with high prevalence of overweight and/or obesity. Results. Data from 1834 districts and 2,318,980 children under five years were analyzed. 158,738 cases (6.84%; CI 95%: 6.81 to 6.87) were overweight, while 56,125 (2.42%; CI 95%: 2.40 to 2.44) obesity. The highest prevalence of overweight were identified in the regions of Tacna (13.9%), Moquegua (11.8%), Callao (10.4%), Lima (10.2%) and Ica (9.3%), and in the same regions for obesity with 5.3%; 4.3%; 4.0%; 4.0% and 3.8% respectively. The spatial analysis found grouping districts of high prevalence in 10% of all districts for both overweight and obesity, identifying 199 districts for overweight (126 urban and 73 rural), and 184 for obesity (136 urban and 48 rural). Conclusions. The highest prevalence of overweight and obesity were identified in the Peruvian coast regions. Moreover, these regions are predominantly exhibited a spatial clustering of districts with high prevalence of overweight and obesity.

Acceso a servicios de salud dental en menores de doce años en Perú, 2014 / Access to oral health services in children under twelve years of age in Peru, 2014

RESUMEN El objetivo del estudio fue explorar los patrones de acceso a servicios de salud dental en menores de doce años en Perú. Se revisaron datos de 25.285 niños menores de 12 años que participaron en la Encuesta Demográfica y de Salud Familiar 2014. Se realizó un análisis exploratorio espacial para proyectar las proporciones de menores con acceso a servicios de salud dental según regiones a nivel nacional, tipo de servicio de salud y lugar de residencia urbana o rural. Los resultados muestran que el 26,7% de la muestra tuvo acceso a los servicios de salud dental en los últimos seis meses. El 39,6% pertenecía al grupo etario de 0 a 4 años, el 40,6% habitaba en la zona andina y un 58,3% residía en zonas urbanas. Las regiones de Huancavelica, Apurímac, Ayacucho, Lima y Pasco tuvieron los mayores porcentajes de población que accedió a servicios de salud dental a nivel nacional. En conclusión, existe un bajo acceso a los servicios de salud dental para la población menor de 12 años en Perú. La distribución espacial del acceso a los servicios de salud dental permitiría identificar y agrupar regiones según patrones comunes de acceso para enfocar acciones en materia de salud pública.

ABSTRACT The aim of the study was to explore the patterns of dental health services access in children under twelve years of age in Peru. Data from 25,285 children under 12 years who participated in the Demographic and Family Health Survey of 2014 were reviewed. An exploratory spatial analysis was performed to project the proportions of children with access to dental health services, according to national regions, type of health service and urban or rural place of residence. The results show that of the total sample, 26.7% had access to dental health services in the last six months, 39.6% belonged to the age group 0-4 years, 40.6% lived in the Andean region and 58.3% lived in urban areas. The regions of Huancavelica, Apurimac, Ayacucho, Lima and Pasco had the highest percentages of access nationwide. In conclusion, there is low access to dental health services in the population under 12 years of age in Peru. The spatial distribution of access to dental health services allows regions to be identified and grouped according to similar access patterns, in order to better focus public health actions.

[Potential vulnerability to flooding at public health facilities in four northern regions of Peru]. / Potencial vulnerabilidad frente a inundaciones de los establecimientos de salud públicos de cuatro regiones del norte del Perú.

In order to determine the potential vulnerability of public health facilities in four northern regions of Peru to the possible effects of El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) phenomenon. An exploratory spatial analysis was performed using the geo-referenced points for at-risk areas based on the activation of gullies that were reported by the National Water Authority, and the location of the four regional public health facilities of the Ministry of Health. Concentric areas of influence were simulate from the points of risk towards the public health facilities using radii of 200, 1000 and 1500 meters. The Tumbes region would be the most affected with 37.2% of its health facilities being affected by floods and landslides. The I-2 and I-3 categories of health facilities appeared to be the most affected with 28.9% and 31.6% respectively. Therefore, public health facilities near the risk zones may be affected by the ENSO.

[Spatial distribution of accidents, incidents and diseases related to work in Peru, 2012-2014]. / Distribución espacial de los accidentes y enfermedades relacionados con el trabajo en el Perú, 2012-2014.

We analyzed geospatially accidents, incidents and diseases related to work of regional reports in Peru (2012-2014). The 52887 events were classified as work related accidents (93%), dangerous incidents (5.1%), occupational diseases (1%) and fatal accidents (0.9%). The highest rates of fatal accidents were reported in Pasco, Callao, Lima, Moquegua and Arequipa. Callao and Lima are the regions with the highest rates of occupational accidents. The highest rates of dangerous incidents were reported in Arequipa, Callao, Lima, Ica and Piura. Occupational diseases are distributed with high rates in Huancavelica, Ancash, Pasco, Callao and Cusco. The economic activities that reported most of the occupational diseases were mining and quarrying (49.2%); followed by manufacturing industry (23.4%); and construction (8%). It is concluded that there are high rates and common spatial patterns of laboral accidents in Peru that could be used by decision makers to focus interventions.

Potencial vulnerabilidad frente a inundaciones, de los establecimientos de salud públicos de cuatro regiones del norte del Perú / Potential vulnerability to flooding at public health facilities in four northern regions of Peru

Con el objetivo de determinar la potencial vulnerabilidad de los establecimientos de salud públicos de cuatro regiones del norte del Perú ante los posibles efectos del fenómeno El Niño (ENSO), se realizó un análisis espacial exploratorio con los puntos georreferenciados de las zonas de riesgos por activación de quebradas, reportadas por la Autoridad Nacional del Agua, y los establecimientos de salud públicos del Ministerio de Salud. Se simularon áreas de influencia concéntricas desde los puntos de riesgo hacia los establecimientos de salud públicos en un radio de 200, 1000 y 1500 metros. La región Tumbes sería la más afectada con el 37,2% de sus establecimientos afectados por inundaciones o deslizamientos. Las categorías I-2 y I-3 serían las más afectadas con el 28,9 y 31,6% respectivamente. En conclusión, se identificaron establecimientos de salud cercanos a puntos de riesgo que podrían ser afectados ante la presencia del ENSO...

In order to determine the potential vulnerability of public health facilities in four northern regions of Peru to the possible effects of El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) phenomenon. An exploratory spatial analysis was performed using the geo-referenced points for at-risk areas based on the activation of gullies that were reported by the National Water Authority, and the location of the four regional public health facilities of the Ministry of Health. Concentric areas of influence were simulate from the points of risk towards the public health facilities using radii of 200, 1000 and 1500 meters. The Tumbes region would be the most affected with 37.2% of its health facilities being affected by floods and landslides. The I-2 and I-3 categories of health facilities appeared to be the most affected with 28.9% and 31.6% respectively. Therefore, public health facilities near the risk zones may be affected by the ENSO...

Distribución espacial de los accidentes y enfermedades relacionados con el trabajo en el Perú, 2012-2014 / Spatial distribution of accidents, incidents and diseases related to work in Peru, 2012-2014

Se analizaron geoespacialmente los accidentes, incidentes peligrosos y enfermedades ocupacionales que se reportaron a nivel regional en el Perú (2012-2014). 52 887 eventos se notificaron entre accidentes de trabajo (93%), incidentes peligrosos (5,1%), enfermedades ocupacionales (1%) y accidentes mortales (0,9%). Se evidenciaron altas tasas de accidentes mortales en Pasco, Callao, Lima, Moquegua y Arequipa. Callao y Lima son las regiones con tasas más altas de accidentes de trabajo. Las mayores tasas de incidentes peligrosos se reportaron en Arequipa, Callao, Lima, Ica y Piura. Las enfermedades ocupacionales se distribuyeron con altas tasas en Huancavelica, Ancash, Pasco, Callao y Cusco. La explotación de minas y canteras (49,2%); seguida por la industria manufacturera (23,4%); y, la construcción (8%) son las actividades económicas que concentraron elevadas tasas de enfermedades ocupacionales. Se concluye que existen altas tasas y patrones espaciales comunes de accidentabilidad en el Perú que pueden servir para enfocar intervenciones...

We analyzed geospatially accidents, incidents and diseases related to work of regional reports in Peru (2012-2014). The 52887 events were classified as work related accidents (93%), dangerous incidents (5.1%), occupational diseases (1%) and fatal accidents (0.9%). The highest rates of fatal accidents were reported in Pasco, Callao, Lima, Moquegua and Arequipa. Callao and Lima are the regions with the highest rates of occupational accidents. The highest rates of dangerous incidents were reported in Arequipa, Callao, Lima, Ica and Piura. Occupational diseases are distributed with high rates in Huancavelica, Ancash, Pasco, Callao and Cusco. The economic activities that reported most of the occupational diseases were mining and quarrying (49.2%); followed by manufacturing industry (23.4%); and construction (8%). It is concluded that there are high rates and common spatial patterns of laboral accidents in Peru that could be used by decision makers to focus interventions...

[Access to oral health services in children under twelve years of age in Peru, 2014]. / Acceso a servicios de salud dental en menores de doce años en Perú, 2014.

The aim of the study was to explore the patterns of dental health services access in children under twelve years of age in Peru. Data from 25,285 children under 12 years who participated in the Demographic and Family Health Survey of 2014 were reviewed. An exploratory spatial analysis was performed to project the proportions of children with access to dental health services, according to national regions, type of health service and urban or rural place of residence. The results show that of the total sample, 26.7% had access to dental health services in the last six months, 39.6% belonged to the age group 0-4 years, 40.6% lived in the Andean region and 58.3% lived in urban areas. The regions of Huancavelica, Apurimac, Ayacucho, Lima and Pasco had the highest percentages of access nationwide. In conclusion, there is low access to dental health services in the population under 12 years of age in Peru. The spatial distribution of access to dental health services allows regions to be identified and grouped according to similar access patterns, in order to better focus public health actions.

Síndrome de Burnout en el personal de enfermería de cuidados intensivos del Complejo Hospitalario San Pablo, 2010 / Burnout Syndrome in nurses working in the Intensive Care Unit at the Complex Hospital San Pablo, 2010

El Síndrome de Burnout, también llamado Síndrome de quemarse por el trabajo, es un síndrome debido al estrés crónico y sostenido que presentan las personas que mantienen contacto estrecho con otras personas. Uno de los grupos ocupacionales que presentan este síndrome es el personal de enfermería por las características de su profesión, el alto grado de responsabilidad que tienen, las cargas de trabajo, los diferentes horarios, el constante estrés al que está sometido, más aún en una unidad de cuidados intensivos, es candidato a presentar el síndrome de Burnout, que tiene consecuencias sobre la calidad de vida del profesional y la calidad de servicio de la organización, por lo que determina la necesidad de estudiar el síndrome. El objetivo de este estudio es determinar el nivel del síndrome de burnout en personal de enfermería que la labora en la unidad de cuidados intensivos del Complejo Hospitalario San Pablo, Lima. El estudio fue cuantitativo, descriptivo de corte transversal que se realizó en las cuatro sedes que tiene el complejo en Lima. La población estuvo constituida por 51 personas entre licenciados de enfermería y técnicos de enfermería, conforme a los criterios de inclusión y exclusión. Para recolectar los datos se utilizó el cuestionario autoadministrado de Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI); para el análisis de los datos se aplicó la estadística descriptiva, básicamente con frecuencias y el programa SPSS v.18. Entre los resultados del síndrome de burnout en el personal de enfermería que labora en la UCI del Complejo Hospitalario San Pablo fue del 51.1 por ciento presentaron nivel bajo y el 48.9 por ciento presentaron nivel medio. Los licenciados de enfermería presentaron 50 por ciento para el nivel medio y 50 por ciento para el nivel bajo de burnout. Con respecto a las dimensiones de Agotamiento Emocional el 75 por ciento presentaron niveles bajos y el 25 por ciento niveles medio de burnout; en la dimensión despersonalización el 65 por ciento presentaron niveles bajo, el 15 por ciento niveles medio y el 20 por ciento niveles alto; y finalmente en la dimensión Realización Personal el 80 por ciento presentaron niveles alto, el 10 por ciento tanto nivel medio como bajo. Los niveles del Síndrome de burnout en técnicos de enfermería fue del 52 por ciento nivel medio y 48 por ciento nivel bajo. En relación a la dimensión agotamiento emocional el 80 por ciento presentaron niveles bajos, el 16 por ciento niveles medio y el 4 por ciento niveles alto de burnout; en la dimensión Despersonalización el 72 por ciento presentaron niveles bajos, el 24 por ciento niveles medio y el 4 por ciento niveles alto del síndrome de burnout; y en la dimensión Realización personal el 64 por ciento presentaron un nivel alto de burnout, el 12 por ciento un nivel medio y el 24 por ciento y nivel bajo de burnout

Burnout Syndrome, also called burning syndrome by work, is a syndrome due to maintained chronic stress in people who maintain close contact with others. One of the occupational groups that have this syndrome is the nursing staff by the characteristics of their profession like the high degree of responsibility, workloads, different schedules, the constant stress, especially in an intensive care unit, is a candidate to present the Burnout syndrome, which has implications for the quality of life and quality of professional service, which determines the need to study this syndrome. The aim of this study is to determine the level of burnout syndrome in nurses working in the intensive care unit of the San Pablo Health system, Lima. The study was cross sectional, quantitative and was conducted in four locations of this health system in Lima. The population consisted of 51 people between nurses and nursing technicians, according to the criteria of inclusion and exclusion. To collect the data we used the self-administered questionnaire Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) and for data analysis we applied descriptive statistics, mainly frequencies and SPSS v.18. for calculations. The results of burnout syndrome in working nurses at the Intensive care unit of San Pablo health system was 51.1 per cent with low level and 48.9 per cent with medium level. Nursing graduates showed burnout syndrome in the 50 per cent for the average level and 50 per cent for the low level. Regarding the dimensions of emotional exhaustion, 75 per cent for low levels and 25 per cent for average level of burnout syndrome, regarding depersonalization in 65 per cent showed low levels, 15 per cent intermediate and 20 per cent higher levels and finally the personal accomplishment, 80 per cent showed high levels, 10 per cent for both middle and low. The levels of burnout syndrome in nursing technicians were 52 per cent for average level and 48 per cent low level. Regarding the dimension emotional exhaustion, 80 per cent had low level, 16 per cent intermediate and 4 per cent higher levels of burnout syndrome, regarding depersonalization in 72 per cent showed low levels, 24 per cent intermediate and 4 per cent high levels burnout syndrome, and in the Personal Accomplishment, 64 per cent had a high level, 12 per cent a medium level and 24 per cent low level of burnout syndrome