A Síndrome de Burnout entre os profissionais de enfermagem: um estudo com profissionais do município do interior do Rio de Janeiro

Abstract

Burnout syndrome (BS) is an occupational disease resulting from chronic work-related stress. It is characterized by stress symptoms, extreme exhaustion, and physical depletion caused by demanding work. Nursing professionals are particularly susceptible to this emotional disorder due to the nature of their profession, which requires effort and dedication as they care for lives in need of attention. This research aimed to highlight the incidence of Burnout syndrome among nursing professionals in a city in Southern Fluminense. The study was conducted with 103 participants using the MBI (Maslach Burnout Inventory). The results showed that 80% of the participants exhibited some signs or initial symptoms of the syndrome, 27% had developed signs of Burnout, and 10% showed signs of more severe symptoms, with the possibility of taking sick leave in the near future. The highest frequency was found in the ICU sector, where 86% had at least some initial symptoms, and 14% could have more severe cases. Emotional exhaustion was identified as the central dimension, requiring greater attention and care. This research highlights the importance of this issue, emphasizing the need for further studies, discussions, and the development of measures to mitigate and control these rates.