Academic literature on the topic 'Burnout syndrome'

It is widely accepted that the current occupational context is a stressful one, especially considering rapid changes in the economic and political environment. Individuals are exposed to higher levels of stress over a longer period of time, which can have serious negative implications. If the stress cannot be tolerated, an individual is at risk of developing an exhaustion-related illness such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or Burnout Syndrome. Both Chronic Fatigue and Burnout Syndrome are exhaustion-related phenomena which result from persistent stress. Where Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is characterised primarily as a physical illness, Burnout Syndrome is typically considered psychological. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Burnout Syndrome, as well as the influence of other variables which include job satisfaction, social support, age and gender. Additionally, the study sought to determine the potential prevalence of chronic fatigue and burnout among the sample which was drawn. Quantitative data collection strategies were used, whereby participants completed an online survey consisting of a battery of instruments. A final sample size of 69 participants was achieved. The results show that the population is potentially at risk for both chronic fatigue and burnout, having scored relatively high on the respective scales. In regard to the relationship between Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Burnout Syndrome, the study was not able to conclusively demonstrate a significant relationship between the two syndromes. However, there is evidence to suggest various similarities across the syndromes, particularly in regard to the physical components of exhaustion and the number of physical symptoms experienced by individuals. Future research could further explore this finding to determine the extent of that relationship, and whether it could contribute to a re-conceptualisation of exhaustion-related illnesses.<br>Mini Dissertation (MA)--University of Pretoria, 2015.<br>Psychology<br>MA<br>Unrestricted

In the present we expose the results of the study about burnout syndrome incidence in a sample of 233 educators (127 male and 106 female) with an age range among 20 and 65 years old, who work in public and private schools in Arequipa City. The Maslach Burnout Inventory for Educators was applied and the results show that 93,7% of male educators has a moderate level of burnout and 6,3% has a severe level, meantime 91,5% of female teachers has a moderate level and 7,5% has a severe level of burnout. Major percentage of male teachers has higher punctuations in exhaustion, cynicism and inefficacy; than female educators. Moreover, we found significant relations (p<,000) among type of educative administration and cynicism and inefficacy. As conclusion, male teachers are more severe affected by burnout syndrome than female teachers, who dedicate to teach students in basic education level<br>En la presente comunicación se exponen los resultados del estudio de la incidencia del síndrome de burnout en una muestra de 233 profesores (127 varones y 106 mujeres) con un rango de edad de 20 a 65 años que laboran en instituciones educativas públicas y privadas de la ciudad de Arequipa. Se aplicó el Inventario de Burnout de Maslach para profesores y se encontró que el 93,7% de los profesores tiene un nivel moderado de burnout y el 6,3% tienen un nivel severo, mientras que el 91,5% de las docentes tiene un nivel moderado y el 7,5% tiene un nivel severo de síndrome de burnout. Un mayor porcentaje de varones que de mujeres obtiene puntuaciones más elevadas en agotamiento emocional, despersonalización y baja realización personal. Además, se hallaron relaciones significativas (p<,000) entre el tipo de gestión educativa y la despersonalización y la baja realización personal. Se concluye que los varones se ven ligeramente más afectados por el síndrome de burnout en un nivel moderado, aunque estas diferencias no son significativas, y que las mujeres tienen un grado de estrés más severo.

Sammanfattning Bakgrund: Om en människa länge utsätts för långvarig stress utan tid för återhämtning kan utmattningssyndrom utvecklas. Diagnosen utmattningssyndrom är en relativt ny diagnos i Sverige, diagnosen accepterades formellt år 2005. Syfte: Med denna litteraturstudie avses att belysa utmattningssyndrom från patientens perspektiv. Metod: En litteraturstudie genomfördes och sökningar med noga utvalda sökord utfördes i databaserna Cinahl, PubMed, och PsycInfo. Sökningarna i denna litteraturstudie resulterade i att tio resultatartiklar inkluderades, genom innehållsanalys strukturerades och analyserades resultatartiklarna. Resultat: Resultaten presenteras under fem teman: Att släppa taget, insikt balans och självbild, upplevelser av varningssignaler och symtom, stöd och support samt tillfrisknande. Resultatet av litteraturstudien lyfter fram vikten av patienters upplevelse att komma till insikt om orsaken till varför de drabbats av utmattningssyndrom, inte förrän då kunde patienterna påbörja sin resa mot tillfrisknande. Tydligt var även att patienterna genom att arbeta med sitt beteendemönster fick sin självkänsla och självrespekt tillbaka. Genom att lära sig strategier för att hantera stress lärde sig patienterna att känna igen kroppens signaler. Vidare forskning om patienters upplevelser är av vikt då effekter av rehabiliteringsmetoder för utmattningssyndrom är bristfällig.<br>Abstract If you are exposed during a certain period of time to prolonged stress without time to recover, you may develop exhaustion disorder. The diagnosis of exhaustion disorder is a relatively new diagnosis in Sweden; the diagnosis was formally accepted in year 2005. Aim: This study referred to lighten exhaustion disorder from the patient's perspective. Method:  A literature review was performed; the search was made by using selected keywords and were conducted in the databases Cinahl, PubMed and PsycInfo. The searches in this study included ten articles. Through content analysis the articles was structured and analysed. Results: Results are presented under five topics: Letting go, insight balance and self-image, perceptions of the warning signs and symptoms, assistance and support and recovery. The results of the literature study highlights the importance of patients' experience to come to the knowledge of the reason why they suffered exhaustion disorder, not until then could they begin their journey towards recovery. Evidence shows that patients working with their behavior patterns had their self-esteem and self-respect back. By learning strategies to manage stress patients learned to recognize the body's signals. Further research of patients’ experiences is important when the effects of rehabilitation methods for exhaustion disorders is deficient.

Projeto de Graduação apresentado à Universidade Fernando Pessoa como parte dos requisitos para obtenção do grau de Licenciada em Fisioterapia<br>Introdução: os profissionais de saúde representam um dos grupos com maior taxa de incidência da síndrome de Burnout. Objetivo: analisar a prevalência da Síndrome de Burnout em Fisioterapeutas Portugueses da Região Vale do Sousa, de modo a relacioná-la com as variáveis sociodemográficas, e com as respetivas áreas específicas de trabalho. Metodologia: a amostra foi constituída por 23 fisioterapeutas de ambos os sexos, com uma média de idades de 33,4±8,0anos (22 a 51anos) com intervenções profissionais em diversas áreas. Para a recolha de dados utilizou-se o Questionário Sociodemográfico e o Inventário de Burnout de Maslach. Resultados: a maioria dos fisioterapeutas em estudo apresentava um nível alto de exaustão emocional (82,6%), um nível médio de despersonalização (60,9%) e todos os fisioterapeutas referiram o nível mínimo de realização pessoal (100%). A exaustão emocional está relacionada com a despersonalização, e a despersonalização encontra-se associada com as diferentes áreas profissionais exercidas pelos fisioterapeutas. Conclusão: 30,4% dos fisioterapeutas apresenta síndrome de Burnout.<br>Introduction: health professionals represent one of the groups with the highest incidence rate of Burnout syndrome. Objective: analyze the prevalence of Burnout syndrome in Portuguese physiotherapists in the Vale do Sousa region, in order to relate it to sociodemographic variables, and to the respective specific areas of work. Material and methods: the sample consisted of 23 physiotherapists of both sexes, with an average age of 33.4±8,0years (22 to 51 years) with professional interventions in several areas. The socio-demographic questionnaire and the Maslach Burnout inventory were used for data collection. Results: the majority of physiotherapists in the study presented a high level of emotional exhaustion (82.6%), a medium level of depersonalization (60.9%) and all physiotherapists reported the minimum level of personal achievement (100%). Emotional exhaustion is related to depersonalization, and depersonalization is associated with the different professional areas exercised by physiotherapists. Conclusion: 30.4% of the physiotherapists present Burnout syndrome.<br>N/A

El Síndrome de Burnout constituye uno de los daños laborales de carácter psicosocial más importantes en la sociedad actual. El ritmo de vida, la transformación de la estructura económica, las exigencias en el trabajo y los costos que este síndrome supone para las personas y las organizaciones, han despertado el interés en conocer y tomar medidas para prevenirlo. En el caso de la odontología, parece ser que son los profesionales de la salud con mayor prevalencia de este síndrome. Para ello, una detección temprana del problema puede ayudar a que no se vea afectada su salud y su vida familiar y laboral.<br>Burnout syndrome is one of the most important psychosocial work injuries in today's society. The pace of life, the transformation of the economic structure, the demands at work and the costs that this syndrome poses for people and organizations have raised interest in learning and take steps to prevent it. In the case of dentistry, it seems that are health professionals with higher prevalence of this syndrome. To do this, an early problem detection can help not affected their health and family life and work.