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Burnout syndrome among ecuadorian medical doctors and nurses during covid-19 pandemic

Abstract:

Objective: To determine the occurrence and intensity of Burnout Syndrome (SB) in Ecuadorian doctors and nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Materials and methods: Observational cross-sectional study. 224 physicians and nurses from establishments of the Ecuadorian comprehensive health network participated. Participants were administered the Maslach Burnout Inventory. Data were analyzed through linear regression models using R. Results: More than 90% of the medical and nursing staff presented moderate-severe SB, which was statistically significantly associated with function (doctor vs. nurse), age and gender. Medical personnel were affected more frequently than nursing personnel, both globally and on the emotional exhaustion and depersonalization subscales. Conclusions: During the COVID-19 pandemine more than 90% of the medical and nursing personnel presented moderate to severe SB, with the medical staff being the most frequently affected.