PREVALENCIA DEL SÍNDROME DE BURNOUT EN PERSONAL DEL SERVICIO DE ATENCIÓN PRE-HOSPITALARIA DE LAS UNIDADES MÉDICAS DE LA ZONA 5 Y 8 DE LA PROVINCIA DEL GUAYAS, 2024

Abstract

Pre-hospital care is a comprehensive service that addresses urgent medical issues, including rescue, medical treatment, and patient transport outside of hospital settings. This service faces significant challenges in this field. The study aimed to determine the prevalence of Burnout Syndrome among pre-hospital care personnel in zones 5 and 8 of Guayas Province during 2024. A quantitative, non-experimental, cross-sectional methodology was employed, involving 141 pre-hospital care professionals, including doctors, nurses, paramedics, and ambulance operators. The Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) was used to measure emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal accomplishment. The results revealed a Burnout Syndrome prevalence of 92.91%, with 54.61% of participants experiencing high levels of emotional exhaustion, 87.94% showing depersonalization, and 20.57% reporting low personal accomplishment. In conclusion, the high prevalence of Burnout Syndrome highlights the urgent need for specific interventions. It is crucial to consider factors such as marital status, age, and shift duration, as they significantly impact the development of this syndrome.