Burnout Syndrome and Work Seniority of Neonatal Critical Care Staff of a Public Hospital in Mexico

Abstract

Introduction. Burnout Syndrome (BS) is considered a risk factor at work, given that it directly affects the quality of life of the sufferer. Nursing is one of the mostly affected professions, since the nurses who work in the intensive care units are the most exposed. The time that one spends in a stressful environment alone is considered a risk factor. Objective. Determine the relation between BS and the time nurses spend working in the neonatal intensive care unit. Methodology.
Descriptive, cross-sectional and correlational study focus group of 30 individuals. A questionnaire of work and sociodemographic data, as well as Maslach Burnout Inventory were used. The data was processed through a descriptive statistic, correlating it with the punctual biserial coefficient. Ethical aspects were considered for the investigation. Results. 86.7% were female, 30% have been in service for less than three years. The prevalence of BS was 0, however 30% presented an
affected dimension, emphasizing personal fulfillment at 23.3%. No positive correlation was found between BS and the time spent working in neonatal critical care. Conclusions. The dynamic of BS is varied in terms of both the personal and working conditions of each individual. It is suggested further studies are carried out in order to establish the relationship between the phenomenon
and the personal traits of the individuals, as well as the working environment and nursing conditions.