Influence of burnout syndrome on the quality of life of nursing professionals: quantitative study - Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem

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Influence of burnout syndrome on the quality of life of nursing professionals: quantitative study

ABSTRACT

Objective:

To estimate the prevalence and factors associated with the burnout syndrome and quality of life among nursing professionals.

Methods:

Cross-sectional, analytical study, developed with 83 professionals in emergency care units in the city of Campina Grande-PB. A questionnaire was used to characterize the sample, the Maslach Burnout Inventory scale and the SF-36. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics.

Results:

Most professionals showed low professional effectiveness (78.3; n=65), average depersonalization (53.0%; n=44) and average emotional exhaustion (55.4%; n=46). There was a statistical difference between the scores of the syndrome and the pain (p=0.03), vitality (p=0.04) and social aspect (p=0.03); significant correlation between the syndrome and vitality (p<0.001), mental health (p=0.01) and general quality of life (p=0.04).

Conclusion:

The burnout syndrome has an influence on the outcome of quality of life of nursing professionals, being more prevalent among professionals with older age, high income and among nurses.

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