Burnout syndrome among medical professors and their associated factors: a cross-sectional analysis

Síndrome de burnout entre professores de medicina e seus fatores associados: uma análise transversal

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https://doi.org/10.69843/rir.v19i3.76752

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Objective: This study aimed to identify the factors associated with Burnout syndrome in professors of undergraduate medical courses.

 

Methods: A quantitative study was conducted between February and June 2020, involving 60 professors from a federal educational institution's undergraduate medical program. The study adopted an observational, analytical, and cross-sectional design. The Maslach Burnout Inventory was used as the data collection instrument. The chi-square test was employed to determine significant differences between professors with moderate and high levels of Burnout. Variables such as gender, age, marital status, having children, workload, and full-time dedication were subjected to logistic regression analysis. A significance level of 5% was adopted. Results: Out of the total participants, 31 (51.7%) were female. The average age was 50 years (63.4%), with 55 (91.7%) having a stable partner and 32 (53.3%) having children. Regarding teaching experience, 36 (60.0%) had over 15 years of experience, 38 (63.3%) taught both at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels simultaneously, 55 (91.7%) stated that teaching was not their primary activity, and 43 (71.6%) were tenured professionals. In the overall Burnout analysis, 1 (1.7%) showed a low level, while 24 (40.0%) had a moderate level, and 35 (58.3%) had a high level. When comparing all variables, a higher frequency of high level was observed in the Personal Accomplishment dimension, with the participation of 26 professors (43.3%). Professionals with moderate Burnout were predominantly male, representing 14 (58.3%), while those with high Burnout were mainly female, totaling 21 (60.0%). In the univariate and multivariate analysis, the presence of Burnout was observed in participants with moderate or high levels of Emotional Exhaustion, combined with moderate or high levels of Depersonalization. Conclusions: The results highlighted the possibility of developing Burnout syndrome in the studied population, as well as the relationship between this professional activity and the proccess of ilness.

 

Keywords: Burnout Syndrome. Professional Exhaustion. Occupational Stress. Medical Educators. Educational Institutions.

 

 

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Author Biographies

  • CLÁUDIA Ribeiro de Lima, UFG

    Possui graduação em Pedagogia pela Universidade Paulista (2013), graduação em Ciências Biológicas pela Universidade Estadual de Goiás (2013), especialista em Educação Universidade Federal de Goiás(2016), mestra em Ensino na Saúde pela Faculdade Medicina(UFG/2016) e Doutorado em Ciências da Saúde pela Faculdade de Medicina (UFG/2022). Atualmente é professor - Faculdade FAI- Iporá e professora da Rede Municipal de Iporá. Tem experiência na área de Saúde Coletiva, com ênfase em Saúde Coletiva, atuando principalmente nos seguintes temas: conhecimento diabetes, diabetes mellitus, Burnout, idosos, esterilização e educação. É membro do conselho Científico, Editora e Revisora de texto da Revista Inovação & Sociedade da Faculdade de Iporá. Atua como avaliadora de Projetos FAPEG.

  • Nilce Maria da Silva Campos Costa , Universidade Federal de Goiás, Brasil

    Faculdade de Nutrição, docente do Programa PGCS, Universidade Federal, Goiânia, Goiás, Brasil

  • Alessandra Vitorino Naghettini , Faculdade de Medicina, Programa de Pós-Graduação Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal, Goiânia, Goiás, Brasil

    Faculdade de Medicina, Programa de Pós-Graduação Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal, Goiânia, Goiás, Brasil

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Published

2023-08-10

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Vol. 19 No. 3 (2023): ARTIGOS LIVRES

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Burnout syndrome among medical professors and their associated factors: a cross-sectional analysis: Síndrome de burnout entre professores de medicina e seus fatores associados: uma análise transversal. Itinerarius Reflectionis, v. 19, n. 3, p. 1–11, 10 Aug.2023.