ABSTRACT
Abstract Background and objective: The current jobs are insufficient to determine the causative agent, as well as to identify characteristic high risk profiles for BS, leaving a clear need for more studies to this end. This study objective was to evaluate the correlation between weekly workload and BS dimensions. Methods: An observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study performed with 43 anesthesiologists from Maceió-AL, with the application of Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) forms. Pearson's correlation coefficient r was used for the three dimensions and a 95% confidence interval for the prevalence of burnout syndrome and high scores in all three dimensions. Results: Among the studied physicians, 51.16% were male and the average age was 49.82 ± 12.05 years. For physicians who have been diagnosed with BS through the MBI, the average weekly working time 69.27 ± 22.39 h. The high level of frequency in at least one of the three dimensions was found in 67.44% of physicians, with this percentage being considered diagnostic for burnout syndrome in this population. Conclusion: This study showed no correlation between the weekly working time and the BS dimensions in this population.
Resumo Justificativa e objetivo: Os trabalhos atuais são insuficientes para determinar o agente causal, assim como identificar perfis característicos de alto risco para síndrome de burnout (SB), e deixam evidente a necessidade de mais pesquisas com esse objetivo. O presente estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a correlação entre a carga semanal de trabalho com as dimensões da SB. Métodos: Estudo observacional descritivo e transversal feito com 43 médicos anestesiologistas de Maceió-AL, por meio da aplicação de formulários com o Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI). Foi usado o teste de correlação R de Pearson para as três dimensões e um intervalo de confiança de 95% para a prevalência da síndrome de burnout e para escores altos nas três dimensões. Resultados: Entre os médicos estudados, 51,16% pertenciam ao gênero masculino com média de 49,82 ± 12,05 anos. Para os médicos que por meio do MBI foram diagnosticados com SB, a média de carga horária semanal de trabalho foi de 69,27 ± 22,39 horas. A frequência de alto nível em pelo menos uma das três dimensões foi encontrada em 67,44% dos médicos, foi considerada essa a porcentagem de diagnóstico para a síndrome de burnout na população estudada. Conclusão: O presente estudo demonstra não haver correlação entre a carga horária semanal de trabalho com as dimensões da SB na população estudada.
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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Burnout, Professional/epidemiology , Workload/statistics & numerical data , Anesthesiologists/statistics & numerical data , Psychometrics , Time Factors , Brazil/epidemiology , Prevalence , Cross-Sectional Studies , Middle AgedABSTRACT
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: The current jobs are insufficient to determine the causative agent, as well as to identify characteristic high risk profiles for BS, leaving a clear need for more studies to this end. This study objective was to evaluate the correlation between weekly workload and BS dimensions. METHODS: An observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study performed with 43 anesthesiologists from Maceió-AL, with the application of Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) forms. Pearson's correlation coefficient r was used for the three dimensions and a 95% confidence interval for the prevalence of burnout syndrome and high scores in all three dimensions. RESULTS: Among the studied physicians, 51.16% were male and the average age was 49.82±12.05 years. For physicians who have been diagnosed with BS through the MBI, the average weekly working time 69.27±22.39h. The high level of frequency in at least one of the three dimensions was found in 67.44% of physicians, with this percentage being considered diagnostic for burnout syndrome in this population. CONCLUSION: This study showed no correlation between the weekly working time and the BS dimensions in this population.
Subject(s)
Anesthesiologists/statistics & numerical data , Burnout, Professional/epidemiology , Workload/statistics & numerical data , Adult , Brazil/epidemiology , Cross-Sectional Studies , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Prevalence , Psychometrics , Time FactorsABSTRACT
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: The current reports are insufficient to determine the causative agent, as well as to identify high risk profiles for BS, leaving a clear need for more studies to this end. This study aimed to evaluate the correlation between weekly workload and BS dimensions. METHODS: An observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study performed with 43 anesthesiologists from Maceió-AL, with the application of Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) forms. Pearson's correlation coefficient r was used for the three dimensions and a 95% confidence interval for the prevalence of burnout syndrome and high scores in all three dimensions. RESULTS: Among the studied physicians, 51.16% were male and the average age was 49.82±12.05 years. For physicians who have been diagnosed with BS through the MBI, the average weekly working time 69.27±22.39hours. The high level of frequency in at least one of the three dimensions was found in 67.44% of physicians, with this percentage being considered diagnostic for burnout syndrome in this population. CONCLUSION: This study showed no correlation between the weekly working time and the BS dimensions in this population.
