Prevalencia del Síndrome de Burnout en personal de Enfermería durante la pandemia COVID-19

Abstract

Theoretical framework: Nursing work has been considered as a potential source of burnout, with consequences in the personal sphere and in the work and family environments. Main objective: to estimate the prevalence of burnout syndrome in nursing staff in two health centers in the metropolitan region of Buenos Aires, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method: Observational and analytical study, with anonymous and voluntary participation that included 89 nurses. Data collection during April-June 2021 through the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI). Results: The majority was women (83.2%), with a high level of training among Professional Nurses and Graduates (92.2%); ages ranged from 23 to 63 years, with different years of professional experience. The prevalence of burnout syndrome turned out to be high (89.9%) whether its value is considered globally or for each of the three dimensions of the Maslach Scale. Conclusions: Nine out of 10 nurses are affected by burnout syndrome. This high prevalence may be associated with task performance during the COVID-19 pandemic. The implementation of prevention and early detection programs is proposed, along with the design of strategies for the proper management of work stress.