Factors Associated with Burnout in Healthcare Professionals

Area of Science:

• Occupational Health
• Medical Sociology
• Psychology

Background:

• Healthcare professionals experience significant stress, leading to burnout.
• Understanding burnout risk factors is crucial for staff well-being and patient care.
• Reactivity to stress varies among healthcare workers, necessitating identification of vulnerable groups.

Purpose of the Study:

• To identify specific risk factors that predispose healthcare professionals to burnout.
• To investigate the association between perceived stress and burnout in medical and auxiliary staff.
• To analyze demographic and workplace variables influencing burnout rates.

Main Methods:

• A cross-sectional study involving 200 healthcare professionals (medical and auxiliary staff).
• Data collected anonymously via a Google Forms questionnaire assessing perceived work stress.
• Statistical analysis including chi-square, correlation, and U-tests to identify significant factors.

Main Results:

• Resident doctors reported the highest burnout levels; nurses were least affected.
• Lower work experience, specific workplaces (e.g., ambulance staff), and unmarried status correlated with higher burnout.
• Burnout was positively associated with management pressure, administrative workload, routine tasks, and workplace harassment.

Conclusions:

• Age, profession, years of experience, and relationship status are key factors associated with burnout in medical personnel.
• Targeted interventions addressing these identified risk factors are needed.
• Strategies to mitigate workplace stressors are essential for preventing burnout.