Síndrome de Burnout em uma Unidade de Terapia Intensiva Pediátrica

Abstract

Objective: To identify the presence of burnout syndrome in its three areas where employees of a reference pediatric ICU in the state. Methods: Data were collected through semi-structured interviews conducted in the months from January to May 2014, with the active in a pediatric ICU multidisciplinary team. Participants responded about demographics and professional, such as area, time of performance, workload in the unit and factors that limit the assistance. Also completed a questionnaire with the Burnout scale, with the aim of identifying the syndrome these professionals. Results: The study included 62 health professionals active in the PICU of a public hospital. The mean age was 38.2 ± 10.1 years minimum of 22 and maximum of 60. Their distribution was mostly practical nurses 30 (48.4%), followed by 12 physicians (19.4% ) and 11 physiotherapists (17.7%). Considering the three criteria, the frequency of Bornout was 11.3%. However, considering two criteria, the frequency was 33.9%. We observed a higher frequency of moderate exhaustion and depersonalization. But 100% of respondents reported low job satisfaction. Showed a statistically significant association between burnout syndrome (in two areas) with shorter professional practice. Conclusions: It is essential to the implementation of activities aimed at prevention and health promotion workers, mitigating the risk of developing burnout, recognizing that beyond the technical and scientific training, the professional must be prepared to promote an enabling environment for assistance humanized without harm to their physical and emotional health.