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The Burnout in Health Professionals in Guayaquil

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Abstract

This article addresses the phenomenon of burnout in the healthcare sector in the city of Guayaquil, Ecuador, exploring the complex interactions between work challenges and the socio-economic environment. From the local context to specific manifestations and underlying causes, this analysis seeks to provide an understanding of a critical problem affecting healthcare professionals, demanding innovative strategies for prevention and mitigation. The methodology employed is quantitative in nature, utilizing an instrument based primarily on the Maslach Burnout Inventory, comprising three dimensions: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal accomplishment. Three groups were defined for analysis: no burnout, mild/moderate burnout, and severe burnout. 33.65% of healthcare professionals do not exhibit high values in burnout dimensions, while 13.94% exhibit severe burnout. Statistically significant relationships are found between the presence of the syndrome and most demographic variables. It is concluded that there is an impact on the quality of life of healthcare professionals, which affects patient care in both public and private institutions. Implementation of intervention programs is recommended to mitigate the effects of burnout on the physical and mental well-being of healthcare professionals.
Translated title of the contributionEl Burnout en Profesionales de la Salud en Guayaquil
Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)22-38
Number of pages17
JournalJournal of business and entrepreneurial studies
Volume8
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - 18 Apr 2024

Keywords

  • Burnout
  • Productivity
  • Quality of life
  • Teaching

CACES Knowledge Areas

  • 2210A Occupational health and safety

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    Bastidas Jimenez, M. J. (PI), Calle Carrion, I. C. (Col), Rivera Peñafiel, O. Y. (Student), Cardenas Mendieta, D. P. (Student), Zuloaga Mora, A. M. (Student), Bastidas Alava, J. A. (Student), Morales Mina, J. C. (Student), Cujilema Leon, A. V. (Student), Ortega Andrade, M. A. (Student), Tumbaco Alvarez, J. R. (Student), Jiménez Aldaz, J. J. (Student), Chaparro Cervantes, V. S. (Student), Santillan Delgado, D. Y. (Student), Macias Heredero, A. W. (Student), Tigrero Machuca, R. E. (Student), Ruiz Toabanda, L. A. (Student), Chuya Mora, A. P. (Student), Paguay Gualoto, D. A. (Student), Zambrano León, P. A. (Student), Bonilla Dicao, G. N. (Student), Villota Castro, J. N. (Student), Analuiza Corozo, J. S. (Student), Villalba Leon, A. D. (Student), Arreaga Arreaga, L. D. (Student), Ilvis Yuquilema, J. R. (Student), Crespo Lopez, F. C. (Student), Sayay Yuquilema, J. M. (Student), Sanchez Barahona, M. J. (Student), Rivera Navarrete, N. E. (Student), Paguay Gusqui, J. J. (Student), Holguin Quinde, J. B. (Student), Mosquera Arce, L. J. (Student), Florencia Olaya, G. D. (Student), Vera Gonzalez, V. V. (Student), Muñoz Mera, M. N. (Student), Crespin Galarza, N. N. (Student), Bravo Toledo, D. N. (Student), Angulo Bernelle, E. J. (Student), Coello Carabajo, J. P. (Student) & Ayovi Quiñonez, E. F. (Student)

    26/09/23 → 20/03/26

    Project: Research and Development

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