Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, University of Extremadura, Badajoz, Spain
Research Article
Analysis of Burnout Syndrome in Healthcare Professionals
Author(s): Torres Maria, Rodriguez Ana Beatriz and Franco Lourdes*
Introduction: Burnout Syndrome is an important problem that affects
healthcare professionals to a greater extent than other workers. It has been
estimated that approximately a 50% of physicians suffer from this syndrome.
It is a problem that affects doctor’s well-being that can cause health problems
on those professionals. Consequences of this syndrome not only affect the
physician but also, a doctor affected by this syndrome is more likely to make
medical errors and it also makes it harder to achieve the patient’s adherence
to treatment.
Materials and Methods: To check which factors can be linked to the onset
of the syndrome, we have performed a study based on collecting data by
a survey sent to Spanish doctors. This survey was divided in two parts,
first one containing questions related to sociodemog.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2572-5130.21.6.229
