Burnout en enfermeras oncológicas mexicanas

To detect burnout syndrome (BO) in a sample of nurses employed at the National Cancer Institute (INCan), and its association with variables identified in the literature. A random sample of 172 persons was obtained; overall response rate was 89%. The Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) was used to determ...

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Main Authors: Gutiérrez Alanis, María Teresa, Martínez Alcántara, Susana
Format: Article
Language:Spanish
Published: Instituto de Altos Estudios en Salud Pública "Dr. Arnaldo Gabaldón" 2006
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Online Access:https://dialnet.unirioja.es/servlet/oaiart?codigo=2046017
Source:Salud de los Trabajadores, ISSN 1315-0138, Vol. 14, Nº. 1, 2006, pags. 19-30
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Summary: To detect burnout syndrome (BO) in a sample of nurses employed at the National Cancer Institute (INCan), and its association with variables identified in the literature. A random sample of 172 persons was obtained; overall response rate was 89%. The Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) was used to determine the presence of symptoms of BO, together with an individual questionnaire for collection of the remaining variables. Approximately 60% of respondents reported moderate and high levels of symptoms; the BO syndrome was observed in only 8%. Sociodemographic variables significantly associated with BO were age (X2=16.8 p<0.002) and having children (X2=9.50 p<0.0008). Job variables associated with BO were working positions (X2=9.82 p<0.04) and work area (X2=18.56 p<0.005). Organizational variables significantly associated with BO were working in an inadequate environment (X2=6.18 p<0.04). Other work-related variables were overload (X2=14.26 p<0.0008) and long work days (X2=7.47 p<0.02). General nurses and outpatient clinic personnel seem to be at-risk groups, which should be considered, especially when institutional interventions and/or prevention programs are being considered.