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[Burnout and teamwork in primary care teams]
Maite Vilà Falgueras1, Carlota Cruzate Muñoz1, Francesc Orfila Pernas2
1Centre d'Atenció Primària La Sagrera. Gerència d'Àmbit d'Atenció Primària Barcelona Ciutat, Institut Català de la Salut, Barcelona, España.
Atencion Primaria
|June 9, 2014
Summary
Burnout affects 17.2% of Barcelona primary care professionals, with variations across roles. Positive teamwork and leadership perception significantly reduce burnout risk.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Primary Care Medicine
- Psychology
Background:
- Burnout is a significant issue in healthcare settings.
- Understanding factors influencing burnout in primary care is crucial for workforce well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of burnout among primary care professionals in Barcelona.
- To assess the perception of teamwork and leadership within these teams.
Main Methods:
- A multicenter, cross-sectional study was conducted.
- The Maslach Burnout Inventory and an ad hoc questionnaire were used.
- Data were collected from 51 primary care teams (N=2398), with 879 responses.
Main Results:
- The prevalence of burnout (two or more high dimensions) was 17.2%.
- Nearly half (49.2%) perceived teamwork as encouraged.
- Social workers, administrative personnel, dentists, doctors, and nurses showed varying burnout levels (p<0.001).
- Poor leadership evaluation and low teamwork perception correlated with higher burnout (p<0.001).
Conclusions:
- A considerable level of burnout exists among primary care professionals.
- Occupational category influences burnout prevalence.
- Supportive teamwork and positive leadership perceptions act as protective factors against burnout.
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