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[Burnout syndrome in healthcare workers during COVID-19 pandemic]
Mariana Cabezón1, Mariela Agurto1, Magdalena Estefó1
1Servicio de Anestesiología, Clínica Dávila, Santiago, Chile.
Insights
The COVID-19 pandemic significantly increased burnout among healthcare workers. Having children at home was protective, while night shifts, long tenure, and poor diet were risk factors for burnout.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Psychology
- Epidemiology
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic created high-stress environments for global health personnel.
- Increased stress levels are linked to a higher incidence of burnout among healthcare professionals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess burnout prevalence, risk factors, and protective elements within a healthcare team.
- To understand the impact of pandemic-related work stress and task alterations on healthcare workers.
Main Methods:
- An online survey was administered to healthcare personnel working during the pandemic.
- The survey included the Maslach Burnout Inventory Human Services Survey (MBI-HSS) and sociodemographic questions.
- A total of 209 surveys were collected and analyzed.
Main Results:
- Seventy-six percent of respondents exhibited some level of burnout during the pandemic.
- Living with children was a protective factor (OR 0.21, p=0.03).
- Risk factors included night shifts (OR 2.72, p=0.04), over six years of experience (OR 3.58, p=0.023), and poor diet (OR 4.52, p<0.01).
Conclusions:
- A high prevalence of burnout was identified in the study population.
- Having children at home emerged as a significant protective factor against burnout.
- Night shifts, extended workplace tenure, and poor dietary habits were identified as key risk factors.
Background:
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) exposed health personnel worldwide to high stress levels, which increases the phenomenon of burnout.
Aim:
To evaluate burnout, its risk, and protective factors in our health team, which has been exposed for months to greater work stress and changes in their usual tasks due to the pandemic.
Material And Methods:
An online survey including the Maslach Burnout Inventory Human Services Survey (MBI-HSS) and sociodemographic questions, was carried out among health care personnel who continued working during the pandemic.
Results:
A total of 209 surveys were obtained. Seventy six percent of respondents presented some degree of burnout in the time of the pandemic. Only one protective factor was observed: living with one or more children at home (Odds ratio (OR) 0.21, 95% confidence intervals (CI) 0.05 - 0.87; p = 0.03). Having night shifts (OR 2.72, 95% CI 1.02 - 7.28; p = 0.04), having more than six years in the workplace (OR 3.58, 95% CI 1.18 - 10.8; p = 0.023) and maintaining a regular or poor diet during the pandemic (OR 4.52, 95% CI 1.51-13.48; p < 0.01) were identified as risk factors.
Conclusions:
A high incidence of burnout was observed in the surveyed population. Living with one or more children in the home stands out as a protective factor and working night shifts, having more than 6 years in the workplace, and maintaining a poor diet as risk factors.
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