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Burnout syndrome in nurses acting in primary care: an impact on quality of life
Síndrome de burnout em enfermeiros na atenção básica: repercussão na qualidade de vida
Síndrome de burnout en las enfermeras de la atención primaria: impacto en la calidad de vida
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Abstract Objective: investigating the effect of the burnout syndrome (SB) on the quality of life of nurses working in primary care in the city of João Pessoa. Method: an exploratory study of quantitative approach conducted with 45 nurses of primary health care. Data were collected in May and June 2013, using... view more
Objective: investigating the effect of the burnout syndrome (SB) on the quality of life of nurses working in primary care in the city of João Pessoa. Method: an exploratory study of quantitative approach conducted with 45 nurses of primary health care. Data were collected in May and June 2013, using questionnaires, after approval by the Ethics Research Committee, CAAE No. 15506913.1.0000.5188. The data were calculated and analyzed with descriptive statistics. Results: the results showed that 5 (11,1%) nurses have symptoms of burnout, while 7 (15,5%) are at high risk for developing the syndrome. Conclusion: in this study it can be concluded that the symptoms of SB are present in the nurses of primary care; being emotional exhaustion the landmark to its development.... view less
Keywords
nurse; burnout; impact; quality of life; basic supply; mental illness; health; nursing staff; Brazil; Latin America; South America
Classification
Medical Sociology
Applied Psychology
Occupational Research, Occupational Sociology
Document language
English
Publication Year
2014
Page/Pages
p. 1384-1395
Journal
Revista de Pesquisa: Cuidado é Fundamental Online, 6 (2014) 4
DOI
https://doi.org/10.9789/2175-5361.2014.v6i4.1384-1395
ISSN
2175-5361
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed